Africa Breaking News

Al-Shabab Attack Kills 6 in Somali Capital

Al-Shabab Attack Kills 6 in Somali Capital

Official says bomb appeared to target a UN convoy

Suspected Boko Haram Gunmen Kill Dozens in Nigerian Town

Witnesses say at least 39 people are dead, hundreds of homes have been burned down in Borno state -- a region where President Jonathan's troops are struggling to contain the insurgency

Rights Groups Warn of 'Ethnic Cleansing' In CAR

French Defense Minister Holds Talks in CAR Amid Warnings of Ethnic Cleansing

In Bangui, Jean Yves Le Drian meets with top military officers, Central African Republic's interim president, says conflict-torn country must not be allowed to split

One Survivor From Algerian Plane Crash; 77 Killed

Earlier, it was reported 103 people have been on board C-130 transport

US Warns of Possible Terror Threat in Uganda

In a message released Monday, the embassy said it has information that 'a group of attackers is possibly in place and ready to strike targets inside Kampala in February or March'

One Survivor From Algerian Plane Crash; 102 Killed

Military Plane Crashes in Algeria, 103 Dead

Military Transport Plane Crashes in Algeria, Killing 102

Reports say all but one person were killed when plane crashed in mountainous area northeast of country

Ex-Congolese Warlord Faces War Crimes Charges at International Court

Ex-Congolese Warlord Appears at War Crimes Court

Bosco Ntaganda stands accused of committing atrocities, including murder and rape, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo during fighting more than 10 years ago