Africa Breaking News

Nigerian President Signs Anti-gay Bill Into Law

Measure bans same-sex marriage and membership in gay organizations; offenses punished with up to 14 years in prison

CAR Interim Leader Vows to Restore Security in Bangui

City has been terrorized by six weeks of political, ethnic violence that has displaced nearly 500,000 residents

S. Sudan Peace Talks Continue Amid Ongoing Fighting

Agreement on proposed cease-fire has been held up by government's refusal to release 11 political detainees, as demanded by rebels

CAR Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Refugee agency says that another 86,000 have fled to neighboring countries

Thousands Remain Displaced as South Sudan Talks Stall

S. Sudan Rebel Leader: 'Not Close' to Peace Deal

Riek Machar says main sticking points are continued detention of 11 opposition politicians, reports of Ugandan military support of Juba government

CAR Leader Calls for Calm

Call comes a day after widespread looting and violence were reported in Bangui, following forced resignation of President Michel Djotodia, who is in Benin where officials say he is seeking exile

US: Militant Gunmen Likely Died in Kenya Mall Massacre

Report indicates no attackers escaped explosions, fire that caused parts of four-story Nairobi mall to collapse

CAR's Ex-President Seeking Exile in Benin; Overnight Unrest in CAR

CAR's Ex-President Seeks Exile in Benin; Unrest in Bangui

Djotodia arrived in Cotonou on Saturday, one day after an African regional bloc announced his resignation and the departure of Prime Minister Nicolas Tiengaye

US Deploys Military Advisors to Somalia

Officials say that there are fewer than five military personnel in unit

UN Chief Pushes Kiir to Advance South Sudan Peace Talks