South Sudan’s War Stops 400,000 Children From Attending School
About 800,000 youths have been displaced by the African nation's civil war, and nearly half of them have dropped out of school, a report found.
Buhari Appoints Exxon-Mobil Africa Executive To Head Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu of Exxon-Mobil Africa was appointed as group managing director of Nigeria's state-run oil company.
Ethiopian Muslims Accused Of Terrorism, Jailed For 22 Years After Obama's Visit
The sentencing comes after U.S. President Barack Obama’s controversial trip to Ethiopia, during which he called on the government to improve its record on human rights.
Nigerian Stolen Oil Funds: Nigeria, US Investigating Banks, Countries For Corruption
In the oil sector alone, $150 billion was believed to have been taken from the African nation's coffers, a report said.
Nigeria State Oil Company Withholding Billions, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation's Sale Practices Worsen: Report
Nigeria's new president Muhammadu Buhari must overhaul the country's state-owned oil company to save the West African nation from losing billions of dollars.
Uganda Presidential Election 2016: Opposition Against Museveni Grows As Ex-Premier Amama Mbabazi Enters Race Independently
Even as opposition against Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni grows, the longtime leader is widely expected to extend his nearly 30-year-rule.
New York Medical Marijuana Dispensaries List: Health Department Chooses Five Companies To Legally Grow, Sell Pot
These five companies on Friday were awarded licenses to grow and sell medical marijuana at their intended facilities in several New York counties.
Will Walter Palmer Be Extradited? Cecil The Lion's Killer Allegedly Broke Laws In Zimbabwe, US
Zimbabwe has asked the U.S. to extradite Walter Palmer, the American dentist who killed Cecil the lion, and legal experts said it could happen.
Nigerian Army Lacks Funding, Arms To Fight Boko Haram, Sacked Military Chief Warns
"Certain regimes" left the nation's army underfunded and underequipped to take on the insurgent group, says Alex Badeh, who was sacked last month.
Cecil The Lion Killing: Trophy Hunting Popular Among Wealthy Americans, Despite Population Decline
Trophy hunting in Africa is a relished past time for many rich Americans who flock to the continent each year to hunt, and kill about 400 lions.
Cameroon, Nigeria Boko Haram Conflict: African Nations Soothe Tensions Amid Renewed Collaboration Against Insurgency
Cameroon and Nigeria soothed tensions this week and vowed to improve military cooperation on Boko Haram, but the two countries failed to provide specifics.
Boko Haram Regional Fight: Nigerian Commander To Lead Coalition Force
Nigeria's Maj. Gen. Iliya Abbah was chosen to lead the 8,700-strong Multinational Joint Task Force to fight militants.
In Nigeria, Will Buhari Probe Goodluck Jonathan's Administration? Nigerian President's Party Supports Investigation
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and his administration was widely accused of corruption during his tenure.
Did MH370 Pilot Zaharie Ahmad Shah Crash Missing Plane? Questions Remain As Investigators Find Mysterious Debris Near Madagascar
Debris from the missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370, also known as MH370, may have washed ashore on the island of Reunion near Madagascar in the Indian Ocean.
Niger Bans Full Islamic Veil In Diffa After Suspected Boko Haram Bombings
After attacks by women and girls linked to Boko Haram, the full Islamic veil is outlawed in parts of Niger and Cameroon.
Kenya Government Corruption: State Budget Missing $16B, 1 Percent Of Spending Is Lawful, Auditor General's Report Finds
The damning report by Kenya's auditor general also revealed that just 1 percent of government spending was "incurred lawfully and in an effective way."
Kenya Elephant Poaching: Suspected Poachers Arrested For Tsavo National Park Killings
Kenyan wildlife authorities arrested the two suspects following the discovery of five slain elephants with their tusks missing in Tsavo West National Park.
Boko Haram Update: Nigerian President Buhari Visits Cameroon To Discuss Coalition Force
Cameroonian President Paul Biya saw the Nigerian leader's failure to visit sooner as a snub.
Obama Gives Nigerian President Buhari Names Of Oil Thieves, Goodluck Jonathan Administration Accused Of Corruption
U.S. President Barack Obama's administration reportedly gave Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari the names during their talks at the White House last week.
Desmond Tutu, South African Archbishop, Hospitalized Again
The retired Anglican archbishop was readmitted to a hospital in South Africa "after expressing renewed discomfort," his foundation said Tuesday.
Obama African Union Speech In Ethiopia Transcript From Historic Address [FULL TEXT]
The keynote address Tuesday in Ethiopia's capital marked the end of U.S. President Barack Obama's five-day, two-nation tour of East Africa.
Uber Africa App Update Enables Deaf Kenyans To Become Drivers
The ride-hailing service has paired up with the Kenya National Association of the Deaf to update its app to help deaf Kenyans become drivers.
Safe Sex In South Africa: Free Scented Condoms Distributed In New Anti-HIV Campaign
South Africa has one of the world's highest rates of HIV, and the government there is hoping handing out cool condoms will combat a widespread decrease in condom use.
Obama African Union Speech In Ethiopia: President Ends Africa Visit With Historic Address
President Obama ended his tour of East Africa with a speech Tuesday at the African Union in Ethiopia. He is the first U.S. president to ever address the 54-member regional bloc.
Obama In Ethiopia: Human Rights Groups Criticize US President's Visit After Ethiopian Elections, Alleged Abuses
Ethiopia has long been considered one of the most repressive regimes in Africa, but it has faced little pushback from Washington.
China Stock Market Crash: Shanghai Composite Index Slump Could Hit US Economy
Chinese consumers often prefer American brands, but that could change if China’s economic troubles persist.
Obama In Kenya For Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2015: African Youth Start Businesses Amid Severe Unemployment
A lack of opportunities in Africa must be addressed at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Kenya to spur the development of entrepreneurship on the continent.
Obama In Kenya: $1.5 Million Limousine 'The Beast' To Protect President From Al-Shabab
The custom-built, bullet-proof limousine is equipped with eight-inch thick steel plates, five-inch thick bulletproof glass, reinforced tires and a blood bank.
Obama Kenya Visit 2015: Africa Gay Rights Debate Heats Up Ahead Of President's Trip
Kenyan activists say the country must accept its LGBT community, as U.S. President Barack Obama prepares to visit the country this week.
Obama Kenya Visit: Nude Protest Against Homosexuality Canceled
The protest organizer told a Kenyan newspaper the naked demonstrators will be on standby in case U.S. President Barack Obama says anything about gay rights.
