Voice of America
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 08:58
The M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo say they are laying down their arms, after military forces drove them from their last remaining strongholds. The declaration follows a call from African leaders meeting in South Africa for an end to the fighting.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 09:16
The Democratic Republic of Congo's government says a call for a cease-fire by M23 rebels does not go far enough, and is demanding the group end its revolt.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 09:14
Heads of state and governments in both the Southern African and the Great Lakes regions plan to meet in the South African capital, Pretoria, Monday, to review the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 09:13
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo said the unilateral ceasefire announced Sunday by the rebel group M23 does not go far enough.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 09:12
A Kenyan court charged four Somali men on Monday with terrorist offenses for helping al-Qaida-linked militants carry out an attack on a shopping mall in Nairobi that killed 67 people.
Friday, November 1, 2013 - 08:09
The African Union is pushing ahead with its bid for a one-year deferral of International Criminal Court charges against Kenya’s president and deputy president, saying it will move for a resolution in the U.N. Security Council.
Friday, November 1, 2013 - 08:08
A surge in piracy in the Gulf of Guinea this year has prompted West African leaders to establish a new working group intended to combine maritime law enforcement efforts. Analysts in Nigeria say security forces already have the capacity to slow the attacks, but lack the political will.
Friday, November 1, 2013 - 08:06
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called on President Uhuru Kenyatta to veto a new measure passed by parliament that would impose stiff penalties on the media.
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 09:33
The U.S. State Department says there are no plans for the U.S. to temporarily deploy Osprey aircraft to Uganda to aid in efforts to hunt down fugitive warlord Joseph Kony.
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 08:46
Two Kenyan soldiers have been fired and arrested for stealing cell phones and other items during last month's deadly mall siege in Nairobi.