Voice of America
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 08:27
Ethiopia’s prime minister believes a fast deployment of regional troops to South Sudan is important, so that South Sudan does not turn into another failed state.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 08:00
Somali government and African Union forces say they have recaptured territory that was held by the al-Qaida-linked militant group al-Shabab.
Monday, March 10, 2014 - 09:20
Somali troops and African Union forces have recaptured a number of towns from al-Shabab militants in what they say is a renewed effort to dislodge the group from its strongholds in the country.
Monday, March 10, 2014 - 08:42
The rebellion in the Central African Republic last year turned into the worst looting spree the country has ever seen.
Monday, March 10, 2014 - 08:37
Since Nigeria's new mega-opposition party formed last year, it has been clear that they do not support the ruling People's Democratic Party.
Monday, March 10, 2014 - 07:01
Bondarets, however, said Russia’s close military ties with Kyrgyzstan should not be seen as an attempt to bring the former Soviet state under the umbrella of the Russian security forces.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 09:45
East African countries said they are ready to send a protection and stabilization force to South Sudan, where fighting has continued despite a ceasefire. Peace negotiations taking place in Addis Ababa have made little headway.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 09:38
The Muslim community in the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa has been shaken up as a youth movement has taken control of an influential mosque in the city.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 09:37
U.N. humanitarian agencies are calling for immediate contributions to fund emergency aid in the Central African Republic and South Sudan.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 07:42
The al-Qaida linked militant group al-Shabab has struck at the heart of the Somali government with a string of suicide attacks in Mogadishu. The recent strikes and a fresh recruitment drive point to a resurgence of one of Africa's most feared terrorist groups.