Gunfire, fear as Burundi dismisses coup bid as ‘joke’

Gunfire erupted in Burundi on Thursday, hours after an army general announced a coup and the President's spokesman dismissed it as a "joke."

Rescued Boko Haram survivors share tales of horror

For most women and children who were recently rescued from Boko Haram captivity, life is anything but normal.

Liberia celebrates beating Ebola

After being declared Ebola free, Liberia threw the virus a big farewell party and is finally looking towards life and a future. Christiane Amanpour has more.

Coup attempt reported in Burundi

Amid mounting fears of ethnic violence, a senior military officer told CNN on Wednesday that a military coup attempt is underway in Burundi. The government has denied it is under…

Why this year’s Venice Biennale is all about Africa

Artists representing nations from the continent continue to become increasingly visible on the global stage.

Who is in the running for the AFDB presidency?

The African Development Bank will elect a new President on May 28. What are the challenges ahead?

New York’s African food porn moment

The Big Apple is embracing African cuisine with a restaurant week dedicated solely to African food.

Ongoing struggle: Why is Africa so unequal?

Africa is predicted to have the biggest growth in millionaires in the world, but nearly half of its population lives on less than $1.25 a day.

Why is Africa so unequal?

Africa is predicted to have the biggest growth in millionaires in the world, but nearly half of it's population lives on less than $1.25 a day.

Freed Al Jazeera journalist sues network

First African curator of Western-centric art fair

Okwui Enwezor is the first African that curates the central official exhibition in this year's Venice Biennale -- and he has a message for all.

South Africa’s opposition party elects first black leader

  By Darren Mara/SBS   It's a major step in the Democratic Alliance's bid to present itself as an alternative to the ruling African National Congress.   The election of…

Ebola found in eye after recovery

CNN Chief Medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the appearance of Ebola virus in the eye of an Ebola survivor months after he was pronounced Ebola free.

Egyptian court: Mubarak can go free

Hosni Mubarak had been Egypt's strong-handed president, controlling the North African nation for nearly three decades. He'd been target of mass scorn and derision, with hundreds of thousands hitting the…

Niger deports those who fled Boko Haram

Niger deported 1,200 people who fled Nigeria so that it can carry out a military operation against Boko Haram, authorities in the French-speaking country said Saturday.