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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Breaking Somalia’s wall of silence
Inside a brightly painted Mogadishu clinic, Salim (not her real name) sits alongside her seven-year-old son, waiting for a check up. Opposite them, a health professional listens to their nightmarish…
Obama cancels military exercises with Egypt
President Barack Obama announced Thursday that the United States has canceled joint military training exercises with the Egyptian military and alluded to the fact that his administration could take further…
Egypt defends itself amid condemnation
A day after hundreds died amid ferocious clashes between protesters and security forces, Egypt's government insisted its troops fired in self-defense and weren't even responsible for many of the deaths.
Is it safe to travel to Zimbabwe?
The economy has rebounded, airports are being rebuilt, border controls have been improved. Is now the time to plan a visit?
Egypt’s Christians under pressure as churches are torched
As violence again scars Egypt, Christians in the country believe they're being targeted amidst the chaos following a government crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood protest camps in Cairo.
Somalia investigates alleged rape by AMISOM soldiers
Somali authorities said Thursday they are investigating the alleged rape of Somali woman by soldiers belonging to an African Union peacekeeping force.
Mice kebab sellers turn rock stars
They're a musical sensation, but when they're not singing onstage, the Malawi Mouse Boys earn a living selling an unusual roadside snack to passing motorists: barbecued mouse kebabs.
Nigerian army says it killed Boko Haram commander
The Nigerian military said Thursday it killed one of the leaders of the Islamist extremist group, Boko Haram, which has waged an insurgency in the nation for years.
Cameroon president orders Pentecostal churches closed
Cameroon's President Paul Biya has ordered the closure of nearly 100 Christian churches in key cities, citing criminal practices organized by Pentecostal pastors that threaten the security of the West…
Doctors Without Borders to pull out of Somalia
Doctors Without Borders is pulling out of Somalia after more than two decades because of frequent attacks on its staff, the aid group said Wednesday.
Sky News cameraman killed in Cairo violence
A cameraman with Sky News was killed in Egypt Wednesday as he covered the violent unrest in Cairo, the UK-based news channel reported on its website.
Egypt’s bloodiest day since revolution
Egypt teetered on the edge early Thursday as clashes persisted following the bloodiest day since the revolution two years ago that was envisioned to bring peace and democracy to Egypt.
World reacts to Egypt crisis
As the operation by Egyptian security forces to clear supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsy from two Cairo sit-ins unfolds Wednesday, governments around the world are voicing their concern at…
Egypt gets BLOODIER: 1550 killed; interim President issues a state of emergency for 1 month
BLOODY DAYS IN Egypt: Death toll 1550, almost 5000 injured; VP quits; interim President issues a state of emergency for 1 month. Police action and clashes with the supporters…
Pistorius to appear in court after murder investigation ends
Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius is expected to be served with an indictment in court next week following the completion of the investigation into the killing of his girlfriend, South African…
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