Month: May 2014
Anti-terror journalist is latest victim of Libya killings
The editor in chief of a newspaper in Benghazi, Libya, was shot and killed Monday morning, the latest…
Gadhafi’s spy chief condemns charges
The trial of the son of former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and dozens of other former regime officials…
3 killed in explosion at restaurant in Djibouti
An explosion at a restaurant in downtown Djibouti killed three people and injured several more, according to a…
South Africa’s Zuma pledges focus on economy
South African President Jacob Zuma was sworn in Saturday for a second term, pledging to focus on the…
Hagel: No ‘solid evidence’ on schoolgirls’ location
The United States has information about more than 200 schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria by the militant group Boko…
U.N. approves sanctions against Boko Haram
The U.N. Security Council approved sanctions Thursday against Nigeria's Boko Haram.
Militants attack Somali parliament
Smoke and fire rise from Somalia's parliament building in Mogadishu after an attack by militants. Security forces have…
Report: Top Egyptian militant killed
Armed Sinai tribesman killed the head of an al Qaeda-inspired terror group on Friday, according to Egypt's state-run…
Crowds rally in Libya to support retired general’s campaign
Libyans rallied in various cities on Friday to support an ex-general's campaign against Islamist militias and his calls…
Nigeria: ‘Teachers live in fear’
Teachers are demanding more safety precautions in Nigeria because of Boko Haram. CNN's Zain Asher reports.
What does Egypt need?
If Egypt's likely next president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi does not tackle the weighty problems concerning the economy, security…
Is this the world’s best party?
When it comes to a carnival, the Seychelles sure knows how to throw a party.