Africa Breaking News

30 Reported Dead in Attack on Nigerian Village

Attackers stormed village in Riyom area of Plateau state, opening fire on residents and burning homes to ground

South Sudan Gov't, Rebels Consider Cease-Fire

South Sudan, Rebels Consider Cease-fire

Regional mediators present draft of cessation of hostilities agreement as talks in Ethiopia continue amid ongoing violence

South Sudanese Warring Parties Set for Direct Talks

Bashir Says No Support for Rebels in South Sudan

Bashir Says No Support for Rebels in South Sudan

Sudanese leader's pledge comes during brief visit to southern capital, Juba, where he met with South Sudan President Salva Kiir

African Refugees Protest Israeli Migrant Laws

The march includes stops at the embassies of the United States and several European countries

Bashir, Kiir to Meet as South Sudan Peace Talks Struggle

Bashir, Kiir to Meet as South Sudan Peace Talks Struggle

Bashir, Kiir to Meet as S. Sudan Peace Talks Struggle

Negotiations to end the fighting were planned to begin in Ethiopia last week but the delegations could not overcome several issues

South Sudan's Peace Talks Off to Rough Start

Following delays, two sides were set to meet face-to-face in Ethiopia but disagreements over ‘protocol issues’ continue to forestall actual negotiations

South Sudan's Peace Talks Open in Ethiopia

Representatives for President Salva Kiir and ex-vice president Riek Machar are expected to discuss details for a cease-fire and rebel demands for the release of political prisoners