Africa Breaking News

251 DRC Refugees Killed in Boat Accident

Congo's government announced updated death toll of Saturday accident Thursday

Pistorius Trial Adjourned Until April 7

Pistorius Trial Adjourned Until April 7

Ivory Coast's Ble Goude Makes First ICC Appearance

Former youth leader and close ally of former President Gbagbo proclaimed his innocence on charges of crimes against humanity

Somali, AU Drive al-Shabab from Town Near Coast

AMISOM says joint forces have liberated 10 major towns since start of offensive against al-Qaida-linked group last month

Pistorius 'Likely' to Testify Friday

South African athlete has pleaded not guilty to charges that he intentionally killed his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp

Central African Republic Peacekeepers to Treat Anti-Balaka as 'Enemies'

Head of international force says anti-balaka have 'systematically targeted vehicles and personnel' and 'identified themselves as spoilers and enemies of peace in C.A.R.

Prosecution Rests in Pistorius Trial; Athlete Expected to Testify

Pistorius has pleaded not guilty to charges that he intentionally murdered his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp

Ebola Death Toll Up to 59 In Guinea

Pistorius Girlfriend Said in Text Message 'I'm Scared of You'

Pistorius acknowledges killing Reeva Steenkamp, but says he thought he was shooting at an intruder through a bathroom door

Ebola Death Toll Up to 59 In Guinea

Ebola Death Toll Rises to 59 in Guinea

World Health Organization reports 86 suspected Ebola cases in Guinea, 13 of those confirmed by lab results