Africa Breaking News

Ethiopia Denies 'Hijacker' Co-pilot Faced Persecution

31-year-old suspect requested asylum after commandeering plane to Geneva, where he is now in custody

Suspected Islamist Militants Kill Almost 100 in Nigeria

South African Mine Rescue Halted after Miners Refuse to Leave

Suspected Islamists Kill Nearly 100 in Nigeria

Authorities believe Boko Haram militants to blame for attack on Christian villagers in northeastern Borno state

11 Trapped Miners Rescued in South African

200 Trapped in South African Mine

France Sending Additional Troops to CAR

French, Polish, other European troops to be deployed in troubled country

France Sending Additional Troops to C.A.R.

Statement from office of President Francois Hollande also calls on EU to speed up deployment of promised 500 troops

Pistorius: 'Consumed With Sorrow' Over Girlfriend Shooting

In a rare statement posted to his website, Pistorius said no words can fully capture his feelings about the accident that killed Reeva Steenkamp

Mali Arrests Ex-Defense Chief over Paratrooper Killings

Mali Arrests Ex-Defense Chief over Paratrooper Killings

Former defense minister, General Yamoussa Camara accused of killing of 21 paratroopers

1,000 Muslims Reported Trapped in CAR Town