Africa Breaking News

UN: Women, Children Targeted in South Sudan Attack

The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) says an armed mob forced its way into the compound in Bor Thursday and opened fire at civilians taking refuge inside

UN Chief Condemns Attack on UN Compound in South Sudan

Armed youths overran compound in capital of Jonglei state, Bor, opening fire on internally displaced civilians

Nigerian President Holds Emergency Security Talks, Following Attacks

Nigeria has been rocked by a series of attacks this week, including a Monday bombing in Abuja that left at least 75 people dead

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika Dominates Algerian Politics

Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Rises to 135

Guinea's health ministry reports a total of 122 deaths, while 13 deaths were reported by Liberian health officials

Forensics Expert's Testimony Conflicts with Pistorius

Roger Dixon testifies on location of magazine rack in bathroom as defense attempts to rebuild star athlete's case

Nigerian Principal Says Most Abducted Girls Still Missing

Asabe Kwambura says she only knows of 14 girls released, denies military announcement that most girls have been recovered

Nigeria's President Calls Special Meeting to Address Violence

Move comes after suspected militants carry out string of deadly attacks, abduct more than 100 school girls

South Sudan's Rebels Claim Control of Key Oil Town

Gunmen Abduct At Least 100 Girls From Nigerian School

Ailing Algerian President Expected to Win Election

Abdel-Aziz Bouteflika took power in 1999, at tail end of a civil war that pitted Islamist extremists against military-backed government

Gunmen Abduct at Least 100 Girls From Nigerian School

Witnesses say mass abduction took place in early hours of Tuesday, as gunmen attacked town of Chibok in Borno state