Africa Breaking News

Al-Shabab Executes Three for Spying

Record Number of Women Serving In Parliaments Worldwide

Report by Inter-Parliamentary Union shows last year, women occupied nearly 22 percent of parliamentary seats

Day 2 of Pistorius Trial Ends With Neighbor's Cross Examination

Michelle Burger, who lives less than 200 meters from defendant's Pretoria home, says she heard screams, followed by gunshots, then more screams in the early hours of February 14, 2013

UN Proposes 12,000 Peacekeepers for C.A.R.

UN Proposes 12,000 Peacekeepers for C.A.R.

Pistorius Pleads 'Not Guilty' at Start of Murder Trial

South Africa Opens Pistorius Murder Trial

South Africa to Open Pistorius Murder Trial

Media, Spectators Pack Pretoria Court for Pistorius Trial

Parts of the trial will be broadcast live, as South African station has launched a pop-up 24-hour channel dedicated to proceedings

Ivory Coast President Returns After Surgery in France

Thousands flood streets of Abidjan to welcome back Alassane Ouattara who spent month abroad for procedure to alleviate sciatic pain

74 Killed in Nigerian Attacks

At Least 74 Killed in Nigerian Bombings

There were no immediate claims of responsibility