Egypt’s Morsy given death penalty

How to bring Burundi back from the brink of violence

On May 13, following over two weeks of widespread demonstrations in Burundi against President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to run for a third term in office, Major General Godefroid Niyombare announced…

What’s next for Kenya’s mobile money revolution?

Eight years ago, Kenyans started sending money to each other on their mobile phones -- and then everything changed.

Leaders of attempted coup arrested

Burundian authorities arrested the military generals behind an attempted coup, including its leader Godefroid Niyombare, a government spokesman said Friday.

Portraits of Africa, taken from sky

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