Soccer: Africa Cup of Nations kicks off; Senegal, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt clash
Morocco carry a huge weight of expectation into their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as the hosts, with star man Achraf Hakimi returning from injury,…
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School for child rape victims
The Elman Peace and Human Rights Center, the first rape crisis center in Somalia, is part of an effort to halt the sexual violence plaguing the country.
Security forces, protesters clash in Tunisia
Tunisian security forces clashed Sunday with supporters of a hardline Islamist group who were holding a conference despite a government ban.
10 terror suspects dead in Nigeria
At least 10 suspected terrorists were killed and 65 others captured as Nigerian troops continued their "massive deployment" against insurgent groups, a defense ministry spokesman said Saturday.
ALEX OTTI, Diamond Bank’s Group Managing Director/CEO, wins USAfrica BEST OF AFRICA1st International Banker of the Year 2013 award
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Nigeria military: Insurgents killed in raid
At least 20 insurgents were killed Friday as Nigeria's military carried out an aerial bombardment of suspected militant Islamist camps in the northeast, a Defense Ministry spokesman said.
Egypt: Alleged al-Qaeda bomb plotter to stay in jail
An alleged al Qaeda member accused of plotting to bomb France's embassy was ordered Tuesday to remain in jail, a development that comes as U.S. authorities asked its citizens in…
2 sentenced for funding Somali terror group
A federal court has sentenced two Minnesota women to lengthy prison sentences for soliciting donations in the name of charity, then funneling the funds to Somali militants.
Must know before visiting Libya
Post-Gaddafi, the northern African desert state is less restricted and an altogether more welcoming destination.
Bourdain: Morocco’s hashish
In a some what tongue-and-cheek segment chock full of denials, Anthony Bourdain highlights hashish in Moroccan culture.
Mine violence plagues South Africa
Another strike shuts down one of the world's largest platinum producers in South Africa. CNN's Nkepile Mabuse reports.
Activist’s fight against witchcraft
Albinos in Tanzania have been attacked and killed because some people believe their body parts bring good luck. But one albino is fighting back.
School for child rape victims
The U.N. says 70% of rapes committed in Somalia are carried out by men in military uniform. CNN's Nima Elbagir reports.
Official: Benghazi hospital blast accidental
A potent, bloody blast this week near a Benghazi hospital is not believed to have been set off by terrorists, but rather was more likely an accident, a Libyan official…
Nigerian troops target insurgents
Nigeria announced the deployment of "massive" amounts of troops and resources "to rid the nation's borders territories of terrorist bases and activities," a military spokesman said.
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