The Voice of America
Friday, October 10, 2014 - 05:39
Opposition lawmakers are crying foul about a multibillion-dollar nuclear power deal with Russia, saying the agreement could give Moscow the power to veto South African trade with other nuclear providers.
Monday, October 6, 2014 - 05:27
Somali officials say about 1,000 Somali forces and African peacekeepers have retaken the southern port of Barawe, the last major port held by Islamist al-Shabab fighters.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 06:19
Over the past two weeks, one world leader after the other has called for immediate action in the fight against Ebola in West Africa.
The United States has made the largest contribution and is sending 3,000 troops to Liberia to assist with healthcare logistics. It is the biggest military operation for America in Africa since withdrawing forces from Somalia in 1993.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 - 07:54
Nigeria’s military spokesman says the national army launched an “operation” against the violent Islamist militant group Boko Haram in Gwoza, a town in the country’s northwest the militants claimed they captured
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 - 06:07
In announcing pledges by U.S. companies to invest $14 billion in Africa, Obama said security is essential to prosperity.
Friday, July 18, 2014 - 06:32
U.N. experts have called for militia fighters to be expelled from the Central African Republic's armed forces, but other observers said that's easier said than done and might jeopardize upcoming peace talks.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 - 07:33
The Defense Department confirms it has received the written reports of U.S. teams sent to Iraq to assess the state of the country’s military and security situation. But officials caution it still could take some time before any decision is made on what should happen next.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 - 06:48
The United States welcomed the release from a Sudanese jail of a Christian woman sentenced to death by hanging for apostasy after refusing to revert to Islam under Sudan’s Sharia Law.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 - 06:31
The Nigerian military has arrested more than 400 people traveling in southern Nigeria on suspicion they are members of the radical group Boko Haram. But Balamato Danbam, a traditional leader from the north, says the travelers were traders, looking to do business in the south.
Monday, June 16, 2014 - 08:04
Sudanese authorities released opposition leader Sadiq al-Mahdi on Sunday, Sudan's State Minister of Information Yasser Youssef told Reuters.