Burundi: Kenya Calls For Election Delay After Protests, Attempted Coup
Amid ongoing protests in the capital, Kenya urges Burundi President Nkurunziza to hold off on the June 26 vote.
Trouble At Twin Peaks: Nine Dead After Biker Gang Shootout In Waco, Texas, Restaurant
Police said members of the Bandidos and Cossacks biker gangs were at the center of the melee.
New York City's 9/11 Memorial Evacuated Days After One-Year Anniversary Of Opening
Decomposing algae is blamed for a foul odor that prompted a brief evacuation.
Almost 300 People Are Dead After Islamic State Group Attacks Ancient City Of Palmyra
Many suspect ISIS loots sites like Palmyra to sell antiquities on black markets for hundreds of millions of dollars.
Man Arrested For Alleged Obama Death Threats Apprehended By Massachusetts Police: Local Reports
The suspect reportedly did not cooperate with police on the scene in Mansfield, Massachusetts.
US-Led Raid On Islamic State Killed 32, Says Monitoring Group
The body-count estimate has appreciably risen since the Pentagon disclosed the raid on the Islamic State group this weekend.
United States Watching Burundi With 'Great Concern,' As US-Trained Soldiers Take Prominent Role
What Burundi's soldiers do next could dictate what happens to the small country, and much of Africa as well.
Nigeria's Economy: President-Elect Buhari Will Face Fuel Shortages, Low Revenues And Boko Haram
Nigeria reported a drop in economic growth this quarter, and it's not just because of Boko Haram.
Burundi 2015: How Twitter, WhatsApp And Facebook Influenced Protests And Possible Coup
Revolutionaries always used to go for the TV and radio stations first. Now it's all about social media.
Kenyan Police Kill 2 Suspected Al Shabab Militants After Garissa Country Shootout
Two al Shabab militants and one police officer are dead after a shootout near the Somalia border.
Africa Watches Burundi Coup To See If Conflict Spreads, Reignites Hutu-Tutsi Ethnic Conflict
This is the first time the Arusha Agreement's two-term limit for heads of state is being tested, and it's not clear it will pass this test.
First U.S. Ambassador To Somalia In 25 Years Withdraws, Citing Personal Reasons
The longtime diplomat and seasoned Africa expert was going to be the first American ambassador to Somalia in decades.
World Health Organization Response To Ebola Outbreak 'Behind The Curve,' Report Says
The World Health Organization’s response to Ebola could have been much, much better, experts say.
South Sudan: United Nations, MSF and Red Cross Evacuate Staff Amid Increasing Violence In Oil-Rich Unity State
Hundreds of thousands need help, and those who can provide it are running for their lives.
Macina Liberation Movement: New Terror Group In Mali Threatens Peace Agreement
A newly formed group is terrifying locals, targeting foreign troops and proving jihadi rebel outfits in Mali.
A New Refugee Crisis Brewing In Africa As More Than 25K Refugees Flee Burundi To Rwanda: United Nations
As pre-election violence in Burundi continues, tens of thousands have fled to neighboring Rwanda.
Kenya Retracts Plans To Close Dadaab, World’s Largest Refugee Camp, After International Pressure
The move would have sent 350,000 Somalis back to their war-ravaged country.
Ebola Outbreak In Liberia Almost Over, World Health Organization Says
Liberia is leaving behind the Ebola outbreak, but the social, political and economic challenges are just beginning for the West African nation.
Burundi Elections: African Union Chief Says Vote May Not Be Possible
Thousands have fled violence amid protests against President Pierre Nkurunziza's plans to seek an unconstitutional third term.
Boko Haram Running Low On Resources, But Still Dangerous, Experts Say
Reports from women released by Boko Haram show the group may be weakening, but experts say this isn't the end.
Federal Election Commission Head Ann Ravel Says Agency 'Worse Than Dysfunctional,' Gives Up On Stopping Abuses In 2016: Report
Approaching an especially expensive election, the FEC can’t seem to agree on anything.
Nepal Quake Aftermath: Transportation Problems Continue To Hinder Aid Efforts
"To many, the dichotomy between what happened on Everest in the days after the quake and what hasn’t been happening everywhere else is striking."
Baltimore Riots 2015 Update: Mayor Lifts Curfew, National Guard To Withdraw Soon, Sources Say
Reactions to Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's decision to rescind the city's curfew have been mixed as the city attempts to return to normal.
John Kerry Lands In Kenya, Will Discuss Al-Shabab, Security, Human Rights With Kenyan Officials
The U.S. secretary of state plans to address during his visit ways to counter the terrorist group al-Shabab, among other issues.
Marijuana Business Incubator Launches In Texas As Entrepreneurs Anticipate Legalization
Marijuana still isn't legal in Texas, but that hasn't stopped ambitious entrepreneurs.
Marijuana Price Wars: Colorado Recreational Pot Prices Expected To Fall Fast This Year
Colorado's pot prices -- influenced by rising demand and black markets -- are likely to decline in 2015, analysts say.
US Returns $2.5M In Egyptian Antiquities As Experts Call For Tougher Punishment On Smugglers
"Operation Mummy’s Curse," a crackdown on cultural crimes, was aimed at stopping smugglers of artifacts from war-torn countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa Is Mobile Money Hotspot, Global Findex Report Shows
Many Africans were using cell phones to make payments long before it was cool in Europe and North America.
Chibok Girls Anniversary: Hundreds Gather In New York To Support #BringBackOurGirls [PHOTOS]
A year after Boko Haram kidnapped the girls from Chibok, hundreds gathered in New York City to show solidarity for the victims.
Ebola Economics: As Liberia, Sierra Leone Bounce Back, Women And Youth Still Struggle
Economies in Liberia and Sierra Leone are recovering from the deadly outbreak -- but not everyone is benefiting, World Bank data show.