Africa Breaking News

Ugandan Newspaper Lists 'Top Homosexuals'

'Red Pepper' tabloid publishes list of 200 names, several photos under large headline reading: 'Exposed!'

US Urges Uganda to Void Anti-Gay Law

Ugandan President Signs Anti-Gay Bill Into Law

Ugandan President Signs Anti-Gay Bill Into Law

Ugandan President Signs Anti-Gay Bill Into Law

Ugandan President Signs Anti-Gay Bill Into Law

New harsh penalties -- including stiff jail terms -- could be ruled unconstitutional

Liberia Orders Investigation into Alleged Forced Repatriation

Information minister Lewis Brown says Liberia is committed to protecting its citizens and those seeking refuge in Liberia from neighboring countries

Ugandan President Set to Sign Anti-Gay Law

The measure was passed in December and calls for a 14-year sentence for first-time offenders and life in prison for those convicted of 'aggravated homosexuality'

Somali President Unharmed in Palace Attack; 17 Killed

Somali President Unharmed in Palace Attack; 19 Killed

Mugabe Turns 90 Amid Health Concerns

Officials say Africa's oldest head of state is undergoing eye cataract operation in Singapore but will return home for birthday festivities

Somali President Unharmed in Palace Attack, Killing 17

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was not harmed in brazen assault that police say involved militants dressed in uniforms similar to those worn by presidential guards