Voice of America
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 07:35
The President of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) says members of the group will start a one-week annual meeting beginning Wednesday at The Hague.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 08:08
South Sudan could be nearing the end of almost two years of austerity measures, thanks to a healthy flow of oil revenues, President Salva Kiir said Friday.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 08:06
The Nigerian military says troops have killed 29 suspected Boko Haram militants in raids since Thursday.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 08:05
A French engineer kidnapped in northern Nigeria 11 months ago says he escaped his captors on a motorcycle, without a ransom being paid, and will return to France immediately.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 08:03
At least two people were killed in clashes in the Central African Republic in violence that erupted after former members of the Seleka rebel groups killed a leading magistrate and his assistant on Sunday.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 08:01
The United States declaration of Boko Haram and Ansaru as foreign terrorist organizations is a significant boost to Nigeria’s effort to end their violent campaigns, says Rueben Abati, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Goodluck Jonathan.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 08:00
Residents of eastern Cameroon say armed men dressed as soldiers from the Central African Republic have attacked military installations and markets. The government of Cameroon says seven people were killed in the attack and a few arrests were made.
Friday, November 15, 2013 - 09:11
The United Nations Intervention Brigade (MONUSCO) in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was given an expanded mandate that went beyond peacekeeping - allowing offensive operations to support the Congolese Army against M23 rebels. It was a pivotal move in defeating M23, and what it could mean for continuing operations against other rebel groups in the region, and for other peacekeeping operations in Africa.
Friday, November 15, 2013 - 08:50
Africa's elephants are being slaughtered at a record pace by poachers who hope to get rich by selling their ivory tusks.
Friday, November 15, 2013 - 08:49
South Sudanese officials are concerned that they might lose one of the country's treasures if locals in Eastern Equatoria state continue to cut down trees in the 14 forest reserves in the state.