Voice of America
Friday, November 15, 2013 - 08:47
The last members of a group of Somali pirates convicted in the deaths of four Americans have been sentenced to multiple life terms.
Friday, November 15, 2013 - 08:46
Gambia's government will cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan with immediate effect, a statement from President Yahya Jammeh's office said on Thursday.
Friday, November 15, 2013 - 08:43
The United Nations approval of the troop surge in Somalia will help the African Union’s goal of defeating hard line Islamic group al-Shabab in East Africa, according to Erastus Mwencha, the AU’s deputy chairman.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 12:39
The United States has designated Nigeria's Boko Haram and splinter group Ansaru terrorist organizations, and in Nigeria many people think the label will pressure the government to end the security crisis. But in the shadowy circles of militant groups, the label may also make the groups more famous, and some Nigerians fear that will further damage their country.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 12:37
The United States has formally designated the Nigerian militant sect, Boko Haram, and a splinter group, Ansaru, as foreign terrorist organizations.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 12:33
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta plans to send back to parliament a media bill critics say would stunt democracy in an African nation with unusually broad press freedoms.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 12:31
The Democratic Republic of Congo said on Wednesday it was ready to sign a “declaration” that reflects the defeat of M23 rebels, despite pulling out of Ugandan-hosted peace talks a day earlier.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 12:30
A veteran U.S.-based African journalist said ending corruption in Africa is becoming more elusive because there is no incentive for government officials and others not to engage in corruption.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 12:29
The United States has named Nigerian-based militant groups Boko Haram and Ansaru as foreign terrorist organizations.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 12:05
Two cases this week involving American piracy victims in Africa have highlighted the maritime dangers in the region. However, maritime experts say there are significant differences in the causes and response to piracy off the coast of Somalia and incidents in the troubled Gulf of Guinea, near Nigeria.