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Major gas finds in Mozambique and Tanzania in particular could spur an East African boom, if countries can overcome production challenges.

The U.S. strike in Somalia with drones and airplanes is part of a bigger picture, as American forces battle Islamic extremism in Africa.

The move by Ugandan lawmakers comes just two weeks after a local court scrapped a draconian anti-gay law enacted in February.

The delegates from Africa claim returning to their home countries would be a “life threatening proposition.”

Uganda’s anti-gay law, which was enacted in February, would imprison a person for life for engaging in gay sex.

One of the fastest-growing economic regions in the world could also become an innovation hub.

An estimated 8 million of Ethiopia's 60 million people are at immediate risk due to drought.

U.S. foreign aid has been the subject of recent criticism. IBTimes tracked where it has been going and what it is being spent on.

The gunmen were not affiliated with ADF-NALU.

When one chimpanzee taps another, it means, “Stop that.”

An unknown terrorist group may be launching an attack in the next few hours, the U.S. embassy said.

U.S. military advisors have secretly operated in Somalia since around 2007 and Washington plans to deepen its security assistance to help the country fend off threats by Islamist militant group al Shabaab, U.S. officials said.

U.S. military advisers have secretly operated in Somalia since around 2007 and Washington plans to deepen its security assistance to help the country fend off threats by Islamist militant group al Shabaab, U.S. officials said, according to Reuters in an exclusive report.

Mining companies and airlines are joining the fight against Ebola.

The "Chelsea Lately" host will helm her own Netflix talk show when her contract with E! expires.

Nigeria plays against Iran in its first game on June 16 but intelligence reports have led officials to ban its screening.

The African country plans to license more than a dozen oil exploration areas and attract major international oil companies.

WhatsApp was by far Facebook's most expensive purchase, bought for $19 billion in February.

Officials from the Obama administration told a panel last week that Boko Haram had become a top US national security priority.

Carlos Bruce, who introduced a bill to legalize same-sex civil unions, came out of the closet after International Day Against Homophobia.

Sixteen British citizens held in the prison received 20 million pounds from the UK to settle claims of wrongful detention.