Voice of America
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 08:32
Leaders of Sudan and South Sudan plan to meet in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, Tuesday, to help resolve tensions between the two neighboring countries, according to a senior Sudanese ruling party official.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 08:27
The U.N.’s top diplomat in the Democratic Republic of Congo says talks between that country's government and M23 rebels have stalled after making some progress.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 08:24
South Sudan’s Foreign Minister, Barnaba Marial Benjamin, said residents of the disputed oil-rich Abyei region are restless and contemplating holding a referendum to determine whether to remain in Sudan or return to South Sudan.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 08:23
Mozambique's former rebel group, Renamo, says it is ending its 1992 peace deal with the ruling Frelimo party, raising fears of renewed violence in the country.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 08:22
The leaders of Sudan and South Sudan are meeting Tuesday in the latest effort to resolve outstanding issues between the two nations, including the fate of the disputed oil-rich Abyei region.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 08:06
Central African heads of state are meeting in Chad on Monday to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Central African Republic. The summit follows a special U.N. mission to the CAR that confirmed the dire situation faced by hundreds of thousands of civilians.
Monday, October 21, 2013 - 09:34
Significant oil reserves have been discovered in Uganda and Kenya in recent years. However before Kenyans and Ugandans can benefit from the discoveries infrastructure challenges, political issues and special interests must be overcome say experts.
Monday, October 21, 2013 - 09:32
Uganda’s government spokesman says the US embassy has shared intelligence with the administration warning of a possible terrorist attack, similar to the one on Kenya’s Westgate mall nearly a month ago.
Monday, October 21, 2013 - 08:44
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is scheduled to visit South Sudan next week for talks with President Salva Kiir that are expected to focus on the delayed Abyei referendum, officials said Thursday.
Monday, October 21, 2013 - 08:42
The militant Somali group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing Saturday that killed at least 15 and left dozens wounded in western Somalia, near the border with Ethiopia.