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Al-Shabaab grew amid Somalia's lawlessness updated 5 hours 26 minutes ago

Al-Shabaab, an al Qaeda-linked militant group based in Somalia, claimed responsibility for the deadly attack at Kenyan mall on Saturday. Here is a Q and A:

15 Libyan soldiers killed in attack on military post -- reports updated 13 hours 5 minutes ago

At least 15 Libyan soldiers were killed and five wounded in an attack on a military post Saturday on a road between Bani Walid and Tarhuna, state media reported.

After weeks of relative calm, violent clashes in Egypt updated 1 days ago

Clashes erupted between supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsy and Egyptian security forces and residents in several areas in Cairo, state media reported.

Plane crash kills 14 at Nigeria airport updated 1 days ago

A plane crashed in Lagos, Nigeria, Thursday morning, killing at least 14 people, authorities said.

Charles Taylor Fast Facts updated 2 days ago

Here's a look at the life of Charles Taylor, former president of Liberia and convicted war criminal.

'Blade runner' hires American forensic experts for murder defense updated 3 days ago

Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has hired an American forensics team in his murder trial.

It's not over, Somali terrorists say after mall attack that killed 67 updated 3 days ago

We're not done yet. That was the message that terrorists of al-Shabaab gave to Kenya Wednesday.

Protests against government continue in Sudan updated 3 days ago

Fresh demonstrations against the government took place in Sudan on Tuesday, despite the use of teargas on protesters a day earlier.

Zain Verjee: I can't get image of Westgate bodies out of my mind updated 4 days ago

I can't get the image of the bodies lying near the freezer at Westgate out of my mind, and recognizing two of the victims, their bodies splayed, their blood splashed against the stark white floor.

Lawmaker on Kenya mall attack: We are taking action updated 5 days ago

A group of Kenyan lawmakers Monday visited the mall where dozens were killed in a terrorist attack this month.

Kenyan intelligence warned of Al-Shabaab threat before mall attack updated 5 days ago

Kenyan intelligence warned before the Nairobi mall attack that the terrorist group al-Shabaab posed a threat to several targets, including the mall.

Gunmen open fire on sleeping college students in Nigeria updated 5 days ago

Under the cover of darkness, gunmen approached a college dormitory in a rural Nigerian town and opened fire on students who were sleeping.

Kenya mall attack: Additional suspect arrested updated 6 days ago

An additional suspect was arrested Sunday in connection with this month's terrorist attack at a mall in Kenya's capital, the country's interior minister said.

Dozens dead, 100 missing in Nigeria boat accident updated 7 days ago

Nigerian authorities on Saturday were looking for survivors after a boat carrying traders capsized, killing at least 42, an emergency agency official said.

Kenyans debate: Time to get troops out of Somalia? updated 7 days ago

Twenty men are engaged in fiery debate on a sidewalk near Nairobi's Westgate mall, where terrorists stormed the shopping center and killed at least 67 people.

Dozens reported dead in Sudan protests updated 8 days ago

Clashes in Sudan between protesters and police about rising gasoline prices have left dozens dead, according to protest groups and the Sudanese government.

Source: Store in besieged Kenyan mall run by attackers or associates updated 8 days ago

Al-Shabaab terrorists or their supporters rented a store in Nairobi's Westgate Mall nearly a year last week's terror attack, a Kenyan intelligence source says.

Poaching stinks ... and now dogs are sniffing it out updated 8 days ago

Specially trained sniffer dogs are using their amazing sense of smell to combat poaching.

Colorful, creative, inspiring: The world of African street art updated 8 days ago

Africa street art can be anything from painted shop fronts, to spray can graffiti, to inspiring murals. You sent us your street art photos - here are the best.

Interpol issues alert for 'White Widow' stemming from 2011 Kenyan incident updated 9 days ago

Interpol said Thursday it issued a "red notice" for Samantha Lewthwaite, the so-called "White Widow," at the request of Kenyan authorities, but the international police agency added that the notice dealt with a 2011 incident.

Source: Kenya mall attack suspect eyed after ammunition fell out of his pocket updated 9 days ago

Kenyan counterterrorism source: A man is being held at a Kenyan military hospital on suspicion of being among the Nairobi mall attackers.

More U.S. Marines fortify Nairobi embassy security updated 9 days ago

More U.S. Marines are fortifying security at the American Embassy in Nairobi following the deadly shopping mall attack there, CNN has learned.

Kenya mall shooting: Dozens of families unsure if loved ones are dead or alive updated 9 days ago

Propped up by strangers, a woman wails outside Nairobi's main city morgue, unable to control her grief.

Charles Taylor: War crimes conviction, 50-year sentence upheld updated 9 days ago

An international court in the Netherlands ruled Thursday to uphold the conviction and 50-year sentence handed down to Liberia's former president, Charles Taylor.

Prince to the rescue of child shepherds in 'Sky Kingdom' updated 9 days ago

In Lesotho, boys as young as five tend sheep and cattle alone, braving thieves and jackals. But Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho are helping them.

Was 'White Widow' Samantha Lewthwaite involved in Kenya mall attack? updated 9 days ago

Is British-born Samantha Lewthwaite "the White Widow" suspected of taking part in terrorism, and did the White Widow take part in the recent attack in Kenya?

Poachers in Zimbabwe poison 87 elephants for ivory, official says updated 9 days ago

More than 80 elephants in Zimbabwe have been poisoned with cyanide -- the latest victims of poachers keen to feed soaring global demand for ivory.

Questions linger after Kenya mall attack updated 10 days ago

Details are emerging that paint an ever clearer picture of the horror and drama that transpired over the four days that a Nairobi, Kenya, mall was under siege.

Spike in gas prices spurs violent protests around Sudan updated 10 days ago

Civic unrest over a spike in gas prices roiled Sudan for a fourth straight day Wednesday, with gunshots ringing out as government forces tried to clamp down.

Attackers defeated in mall siege, Kenya's president says updated 10 days ago

After four days of bloody mayhem, Kenyan security forces defeated terrorists who had besieged Nairobi's Westgate Shopping Mall, President Uhuru Kenyatta said.

Kenya terror timeline: Four deadly days of a store-to-store siege updated 11 days ago

Timeline of a military standoff with Islamic terrorists at a Kenyan mall. Four days of carnage have left 61 civilians and six security officers dead.

Kenya mall shooting turns status symbol into palace of terror updated 11 days ago

A safe distance from Nairobi's Westgate Mall, several Kenyans stare through a stand of trees at the site of one of the nation's worst terrorist attacks.

Ruthless leader aims to extend reach of Al-Shabaab, eyes the West updated 11 days ago

Al-Shabaab leader Mukhtar Abu Zubayr planned the most devastating terror attack in Kenya since the U.S. Embassy bombing in 1998. He's now eyeing Western targets.

American teens among mall attackers, Kenya says updated 11 days ago

The militants carrying out a terrorist attack at a mall in Kenya include American teenagers, the Kenyan government says.

Kenyan police vow to 'finish and punish' Westgate Mall terrorists updated 12 days ago

Night fell Monday in Nairobi with no clear resolution of the standoff between Kenyan forces and terrorists at Westgate Shopping Mall.

Report: Egypt court bans Brotherhood activities updated 12 days ago

An Egyptian court Monday ordered a ban on activities of the Muslim Brotherhood and froze its finances, according to state-run news website EgyNews.

Al-Shabaab grew amid Somalia's lawlessness updated 12 days ago

Al-Shabaab, an al Qaeda-linked militant group based in Somalia, claimed responsibility for the deadly attack at Kenyan mall on Saturday. Here is a Q and A:

Surviving the Nairobi mall massacre: 'Just lucky' updated 12 days ago

The carnage began early in the afternoon on Saturday at Nairobi's Westgate Shopping Mall, with gunshots shattering the calm of a popular weekend meeting spot.

In Kenya mall, not seeing the attackers was part of the terror updated 12 days ago

For shoppers at an upscale shopping mall in Kenya, not seeing their attackers was itself part of the terror.

39 killed and more carnage feared as Kenya mall attackers face off updated 12 days ago

Gunmen attacked an upscale shopping mall in the Kenyan capital on Saturday, leading to a fierce gunbattle with police and leaving at least 39 people dead.

Pumeza Matshikiza: Township girl to opera diva updated 12 days ago

Pumeza Matshikiza grew up in the townships of Cape Town, South Africa, during Apartheid. Now she's an international opera singer.

Kenya mall attack: Military says most hostages freed, death toll at 68 updated 12 days ago

At least 59 people are dead after gunmen stormed a Kenyan mall on Saturday. On Sunday, about 30 hostages remained, sources say.

World leaders condemn terror attack at Kenya mall, pledge support updated 14 days ago

Reaction to a brazen attack at Nairobi's Westgate Mall that left dozens dead on Saturday from around the world, with leaders condemning the killings in Kenya

Ivory Coast refuses to transfer former first lady Simone Gbagbo to ICC updated 14 days ago

Ivory Coast says it will not transfer former first lady Simone Gbagbo to the International Criminal Court, and plans to try her in a domestic court instead.

From savannah to slums, Kenyan yoga strikes a pose updated 15 days ago

From Maasai warriors teaching yoga to their communities, to classes held in orphanages in city slums, Kenya is embracing yoga.

South African police didn't give truth in platinum mine shootings, panel finds updated 16 days ago

South African police lied about last year's Marikana miners' strike in which police fired on thousands of workers, an investigating commission said Thursday.

Meet the street kid who grew into a 'Snake Man' updated 16 days ago

Meet contortionist Lazarus Gitu, better known as the "Snake Man," who bends and moves like a serpent.

Kenya's elephants under siege updated 17 days ago

Kenya's elephants are threatened by poachers who are better armed, and better organized than ever.

'Wall of trees' to protect Nairobi wildlife updated 17 days ago

A 30km wall of 300,000 trees is being planted around Nairobi National Park to protect its wildlife from human encroachment into the park.

Zimbabwe opposition boycotts Mugabe's parliament ceremony updated 18 days ago

Zimbabwe's main opposition boycotted the ceremony for a new parliamentary session, during which President Robert Mugabe appealed to the West to lift sanctions.

Lack of preparation behind attack in Algeria gas field, report says updated 23 days ago

Inadequate security and an unprepared military allowed Islamists to attack and take hostages at a gas field in Algeria in January, a report says.

Sinai blasts: 6 Egyptian soldiers killed updated 23 days ago

Six Egyptian soldiers were killed after explosions near a military intelligence building in the Sinai peninsula town of Rafah on Wednesday, state news agency Egynews reported.

Amnesty: Release Zambian men arrested over alleged homosexual acts updated 23 days ago

Amnesty International is calling on Zambia to release two men arrested for homosexual conduct

Vital underground water found in arid north Kenya updated 23 days ago

Call it a watershed moment for Kenya. Scientists found massive underground water supplies in the arid northern region.

Zimbabwean President Mugabe to continue takeover policy updated 24 days ago

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe said Wednesday he will not abandon his controversial policy of seizing the majority stake of foreign-owned firms.

Video shows return of jihadist commander 'Mr. Marlboro' updated 24 days ago

The one-eyed jihadist commander known as "Mr. Marlboro" is back in action in Africa.

Benghazi hit by blast on anniversary of U.S. Consulate attack updated 24 days ago

A powerful blast in Benghazi Wednesday damaged a Foreign Ministry building and a branch of the Central Bank of Libya, an eyewitness said.

Zimbabwean President Mugabe announces new Cabinet updated 25 days ago

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe announced Tuesday a 26-member Cabinet mainly composed of allies from his previous appointments.

William Ruto, Kenya's deputy leader, on trial for alleged crimes against humanity updated 25 days ago

After years of setbacks and controversies, Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto and radio personality Joshua arap Sang went on trial Tuesday at the ICC.

Prince William: I dream of Africa updated 26 days ago

Dreaming of Africa is one way that Prince William escapes from the stresses he faces as the future king of Britain.

Group claims responsibility for car bomb targeting Egypt's interior minister updated 26 days ago

An armed group that operates in Gaza has claimed responsibility for last week's car bombing in Cairo that apparently targeted Egypt's interior minister.

20 dead in Somalia bomb blasts updated 28 days ago

A pair of bomb blasts in Mogadishu Saturday killed at least 20 people, most of them civilians, police said.

Ghana court dismisses vote challenges, says president 'validly elected' updated 31 days ago

Ghana's Supreme Court declares President John Dramani Mahama "validly elected" as the court dismissed all challenges to the West African nation's 2012 elections.

Nelson Mandela Fast Facts updated 32 days ago

Here is a look at the life of Nelson Mandela, Nobel Peace Prize winner and former president of South Africa.

Prison break in Tunisia; at least 3 dozen at large updated 33 days ago

At least 49 inmates broke out of a prison in Tunisia on Sunday night, the country's state-run Tunis Afrique Presse reported.

Egypt to try former President Mohamed Morsy in protest deaths updated 34 days ago

Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy will stand trial for incitement to conduct murder and "thuggery," state-run MENA reported Sunday.

Nelson Mandela released from hospital updated 34 days ago

Nelson Mandela has been discharged from the Pretoria hospital where he had been receiving treatment since June, the South African president's office said Sunday.

Zuma's office denies reports Nelson Mandela home from hospital updated 35 days ago

The South African president's office said Saturday that Nelson Mandela remains hospitalized, contradicting earlier reports that he had returned home.

3 killed in Egyptian clashes, state TV says updated 36 days ago

Three people were killed and 60 others were injured in clashes amid protests in Egypt on Friday, Egyptian state TV reported, citing the health ministry.

Fishing craft to foosball tables, furniture to float your boat updated 36 days ago

Brightly colored fishing boats from Senegal are getting a new lease of life, being reborn as beautiful furniture.

Senior Muslim Brotherhood leader arrested in Egypt updated 37 days ago

Egyptian security forces arrested a senior Muslim Brotherhood leader on suspicion of inciting violence after last month's ouster of then-President Mohamed Morsy, state-run media reported Thursday.

Dozens die in Kenya bus crash updated 37 days ago

At least 37 people were killed following a bus crash west of Nairobi, Kenya, police said Thursday.

'Politically drunk' Ghanaians tune into election challenge ruling updated 38 days ago

The famously easy-going people of Ghana are on edge, awaiting Thursday's decision on an election challenge.

Flying into hostile territory: Somalia experiences boom in air travel updated 40 days ago

In Somalia, travel can be perilous business. So why are so many airlines launching routes to Mogadishu?

Oscar Pistorius Fast Facts updated 43 days ago

Here's a look at the life of Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee Olympic sprinter from South Africa.

Morgan Tsvangirai Fast Facts updated 43 days ago

Here's a look at the life of Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.

Report: Mubarak taken from prison to house arrest updated 44 days ago

Egypt's former president, Hosni Mubarak, left prison Thursday for a military hospital where he'll be under house arrest, state-run media outlet Al-Ahram said.

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe sworn in for another term updated 44 days ago

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe was sworn in for another term Thursday following disputed elections.

Rival ends Zimbabwe election challenge to re-election of Robert Mugabe updated 44 days ago

Zimbabwe presidential challenger Morgan Tsvangirai ends a court case contesting the re-election of incumbent Robert Mugabe.

Report: Court orders former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak freed updated 45 days ago

The man who held Egypt in an autocratic grip for three decades is apparently soon going free. The man who replaced him in the nation's first democratic election is now the military's prisoner.

Of Good Report: The serial killer movie they tried to ban updated 45 days ago

First banned for containing 'child pornography,' then unbanned on appeal, South African serial killer movie 'Of Good Report' is making waves.

State Department won't fire employees over Benghazi updated 46 days ago

Four State Department employees put leave after the Benghazi attack will be reassigned inside the department.

Pistorius charged with premeditated murder in Reeva Steenkamp death updated 46 days ago

Oscar Pistorius will go on trial on March 3, accused of premeditated murder in the death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.

Oscar Pistorius trial in death of Reeva Steenkamp to begin in March updated 48 days ago

Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius is expected to appear in court next week following the completion of the investigation into the killing of his girlfriend

Report: Egyptian consulate in Benghazi attacked updated 49 days ago

A grenade exploded outside the Egyptian Consulate in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on Saturday evening, Libyan state media reported.

82 child soldiers saved in Democratic Republic of Congo -- U.N. force updated 49 days ago

Scores of child soldiers, some of them as young as eight years old, have been rescued from an armed group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the U.N. mission in the African nation said.

Families of slain South Africa miners get apology updated 50 days ago

The head of the Lonmin mining company apologized Friday to the families of the striking miners killed in South Africa a year ago today.

Nigerian army says it killed No. 2 leader of extremist group Boko Haram updated 51 days ago

The Nigerian military said Thursday it killed one of the leaders of the Islamist extremist group, Boko Haram, which has waged an insurgency in the nation for years.

'Marikana massacre:' An unresolved dispute updated 51 days ago

Marikana lies on South Africa's platinum belt, where the world's richest deposits of the metal are located. Together with Russia, South Africa produces 90% of the world's platinum demand. The people of Marikana know the land is mineral rich, and last year they demanded a taste of that wealth.

Map: Raids in Cairo updated 51 days ago

Somalia investigates alleged rape by AMISOM soldiers updated 51 days ago

Somali authorities said Thursday they are investigating the alleged rape of Somali woman by soldiers belonging to an African Union peacekeeping force.

Meet the Malawi Mouse Boys, the gospel band who sell mice kebabs updated 51 days ago

They're a musical sensation, but when they're not singing onstage, the Malawi Mouse Boys earn a living selling roasted mouse kebabs.

Doctors Without Borders to pull out of Somalia over attacks on staff updated 52 days ago

Doctors Without Borders is pulling out of Somalia after more than two decades because of frequent attacks on its staff, the aid group said Wednesday.

Cameroon's president orders Pentecostal churches closed updated 52 days ago

Cameroon's President Paul Biya has ordered the closure of nearly 100 Christian churches in key cities, citing criminal practices organized by Pentecostal pastors that threaten the security of the West African nation.

Egypt raid: At a glance updated 52 days ago

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Egypt: Clashes turn Cairo square into bloody 'war zone' updated 52 days ago

Egyptian security forces stormed two sit-ins orchestrated by supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsy early Wednesday, bulldozing tents and escorting away hundreds of protesters, CNN correspondents say.

The rise of Fatoumata Diawara, Mali's pop princess updated 52 days ago

After fleeing Mali at 19 to pursue her dream, singer Fatoumata Diawara returned to her country to help bring hope during a time of crisis.

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