Africa Breaking News

Regional Bloc Opens Talks on CAR Unrest

Regional Bloc Opens Talks on CAR Unrest

Tunisian PM Resigns, Clears Way for Caretaker Government

Resignation comes in accordance with plan to end months of political deadlock and allowing a caretaker government to oversee this year's elections

Central African Leaders Meet on CAR Crisis

Communal violence that erupted one month ago in Bangui has killed more than 1,000 people nationwide, prompted rapid deployment of French and regional troops

Regional Bloc to Discuss Central African Republic Crisis

Fighting in CAR has left more than 1,000 people dead since December

S. Sudan Peace Talks Stall Over Fate of Jailed Rebels

S. Sudan Peace Talks Stall Over Fate of Jailed Rebels

Regional Bloc to Discuss Central African Republic Crisis

Regional Bloc to Discuss CAR Crisis

African leaders to convene Thursday for summit on Central African Republic, where fighting since December has left more than 1,000 people dead

South Sudan Cease-Fire May Hinge on Release of Detainees

Rebels have signaled they are unlikely to sign proposed cease-fire agreement unless government frees 11 pro-rebel officials detained soon after fighting began last month

South Sudan Government Ready to Sign Cease-Fire 'Soon'

Rebels did not specify that pro-rebel officials held by government must be released as part of deal, but said their detention remains an obstacle

South Sudan Gov't, Rebels Consider Cease-Fire