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    • In this photo taken Thursday, May 16, 2013, Aly-Khan Satchu, the Chief Executive Officer of RICH Management Ltd, poses for a photograph in his office overlooking the skyline of Nairobi, Kenya. The barrage of hourly tweets sent out by Aly-Khan Satchu, East Africa's version of CNBC's Mad Money host Jim Cramer, cheers on what Satchu says is a growing sentiment among investors: If you're not investing in Africa, you should be.  (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
      'Boom Town Baby': African stock markets see gains JASON STRAZIUSO - AP - 1 hr 55 mins ago

      NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The barrage of hourly tweets sent out by Aly-Khan Satchu — East Africa's version of CNBC's Mad Money host Jim Cramer — cheers on what Satchu says … More »'Boom Town Baby': African stock markets see gains

      In this photo taken Thursday, May 16, 2013, Aly-Khan Satchu, the Chief Executive Officer of RICH Management Ltd, poses for a photograph in his office overlooking the skyline of Nairobi, Kenya. The barrage of hourly tweets sent out by Aly-Khan Satchu, East Africa's version of CNBC's Mad Money host Jim Cramer, cheers on what Satchu says is a growing sentiment among investors: If you're not investing in Africa, you should be.  (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

      NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The barrage of hourly tweets sent out by Aly-Khan Satchu — East Africa's version of CNBC's Mad Money host Jim Cramer — cheers on what Satchu says is a growing sentiment among investors: If you're not investing in Africa, you should be. Or as Satchu loudly proclaims on his Twitter feed or newspaper …

    • FILE -In this Nov. 29, 2012 file photo, Congolese government troops patrol near Minova in eastern Congo. Fighting between M23 rebels and the army continued for a second day Tuesday, May 21, 2013, near Congo's eastern provincial capital of Goma, in clashes that have so far killed 20 people, all of them either soldiers or rebels, officials said. Peace talks reached a dead end in recent weeks, and after a six-month lull, the Congolese army and the M23 started fighting again on Monday. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)
      Congo fighting persists as UN chief arrives MELANIE GOUBY - AP - 2 hrs 0 mins ago

      GOMA, Congo (AP) — M23 rebels fired two rockets into the eastern Congo city of Goma, killing one person and wounding four, officials said, in an apparent spillover from … More »Congo fighting persists as UN chief arrives

      FILE -In this Nov. 29, 2012 file photo, Congolese government troops patrol near Minova in eastern Congo. Fighting between M23 rebels and the army continued for a second day Tuesday, May 21, 2013, near Congo's eastern provincial capital of Goma, in clashes that have so far killed 20 people, all of them either soldiers or rebels, officials said. Peace talks reached a dead end in recent weeks, and after a six-month lull, the Congolese army and the M23 started fighting again on Monday. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)

      GOMA, Congo (AP) — M23 rebels fired two rockets into the eastern Congo city of Goma, killing one person and wounding four, officials said, in an apparent spillover from three days of fighting raging north of the city.

    • Police officers stand guards under a giant poster of late author Chinua Achebe, as part of an event in Awka, Nigeria, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. People gathered Wednesday to celebrate the life of author Chinua Achebe, who died in March at the age of 82. His family plans to bury the literary icon Thursday in his home village of Ogidi. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
      AP PHOTOS: Nigeria prepares to bury writer Achebe The Associated Press - AP - 2 hrs 15 mins ago

      OGIDI, Nigeria (AP) — Writer Chinua Achebe, whose works focused on the conflict between modernity and the way of life in rural Nigeria, has returned home for the final … More »AP PHOTOS: Nigeria prepares to bury writer Achebe

      Police officers stand guards under a giant poster of late author Chinua Achebe, as part of an event in Awka, Nigeria, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. People gathered Wednesday to celebrate the life of author Chinua Achebe, who died in March at the age of 82. His family plans to bury the literary icon Thursday in his home village of Ogidi. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

      OGIDI, Nigeria (AP) — Writer Chinua Achebe, whose works focused on the conflict between modernity and the way of life in rural Nigeria, has returned home for the final time.

    • Amid signs of turmoil, S Sudan says oil will flow CHARLTON DOKI - AP - 3 hrs ago

      JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Following a lengthy Cabinet meeting, South Sudan's government spokesman said Wednesday that the country will continue to export oil through Sudan … More »Amid signs of turmoil, S Sudan says oil will flow

      JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Following a lengthy Cabinet meeting, South Sudan's government spokesman said Wednesday that the country will continue to export oil through Sudan and that there had been only a temporary slowdown in production.

    • FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008 file photo, a young girl cries as she is carried by a man and woman fleeing an area of wooden kiosks which was set on fire by supporters of Raila Odinga's party, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), during post-election violence in the Kibera slum area of Nairobi, Kenya. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta received late Tuesday, May 21, 2013 the long-awaited report from the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission, which was established as part of a reform process aimed at preventing a repeat of the 2007-08 post-election violence in which more than 1,000 people were killed. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)
      Kenya's truth report: Killings, land grabs, graft TOM ODULA - AP - 3 hrs ago

      NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya's president received a long-awaited Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission report that names the president and his deputy as being among … More »Kenya's truth report: Killings, land grabs, graft

      FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008 file photo, a young girl cries as she is carried by a man and woman fleeing an area of wooden kiosks which was set on fire by supporters of Raila Odinga's party, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), during post-election violence in the Kibera slum area of Nairobi, Kenya. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta received late Tuesday, May 21, 2013 the long-awaited report from the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission, which was established as part of a reform process aimed at preventing a repeat of the 2007-08 post-election violence in which more than 1,000 people were killed. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)

      NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya's president received a long-awaited Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission report that names the president and his deputy as being among those suspected of planning and financing Kenya's 2007-08 postelection violence in which more than 1,000 people died and 600,000 were evicted from their …

    • Zimbabwe's president signs new constitution AP - 3 hrs ago

      HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's president signs into law a new constitution and vows to hold peaceful and clean elections later this year. More »Zimbabwe's president signs new constitution

      HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's president signs into law a new constitution and vows to hold peaceful and clean elections later this year.

    • Malawi finds buyer for presidential jet AP - 4 hrs ago

      BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Malawi's cost-cutting president is selling her predecessor's jet. More »Malawi finds buyer for presidential jet

      BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Malawi's cost-cutting president is selling her predecessor's jet.

    • African Union celebrates 50th year KIRUBEL TADESSE - AP - 4 hrs ago

      ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — African nations this week mark the 50th year since the founding of a continentwide organization that spearheaded efforts to liberate Africa … More »African Union celebrates 50th year

      ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — African nations this week mark the 50th year since the founding of a continentwide organization that spearheaded efforts to liberate Africa from colonial masters. Now leaders want to map out the next 50 years of political and economic integration.

    • FILE -In this Nov. 29, 2012 file photo, Congolese government troops patrol near Minova in eastern Congo. Fighting between M23 rebels and the army continued for a second day Tuesday, May 21, 2013, near Congo's eastern provincial capital of Goma, in clashes that have so far killed 20 people, all of them either soldiers or rebels, officials said. Peace talks reached a dead end in recent weeks, and after a six-month lull, the Congolese army and the M23 started fighting again on Monday. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)
      Mortar lands in Congo as UN chief arrives MELANIE GOUBY - AP - 6 hrs ago

      GOMA, Congo (AP) — A mortar round exploded in Goma, a city in eastern Congo which has been in the crosshairs of this country's latest rebellion, officials said Wednesday, … More »Mortar lands in Congo as UN chief arrives

      FILE -In this Nov. 29, 2012 file photo, Congolese government troops patrol near Minova in eastern Congo. Fighting between M23 rebels and the army continued for a second day Tuesday, May 21, 2013, near Congo's eastern provincial capital of Goma, in clashes that have so far killed 20 people, all of them either soldiers or rebels, officials said. Peace talks reached a dead end in recent weeks, and after a six-month lull, the Congolese army and the M23 started fighting again on Monday. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)

      GOMA, Congo (AP) — A mortar round exploded in Goma, a city in eastern Congo which has been in the crosshairs of this country's latest rebellion, officials said Wednesday, as the United Nations secretary-general arrived in Congo's capital for a two-day visit expected to take him to Goma.

    • South Sudan warns it may shut down oil flow again CHARLTON DOKI - AP - 6 hrs ago

      JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan is warning that it may stop exporting oil through Sudan's pipelines again. More »South Sudan warns it may shut down oil flow again

      JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan is warning that it may stop exporting oil through Sudan's pipelines again.

    • Nigeria: Islamic extremist inmates to be released JON GAMBRELL - AP - 22 hrs ago

      ENUGU, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's military said Tuesday that the West African nation would release some of the prisoners it has taken in the country's fight against Islamic … More »Nigeria: Islamic extremist inmates to be released

      ENUGU, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's military said Tuesday that the West African nation would release some of the prisoners it has taken in the country's fight against Islamic extremists — including all the women now held in custody.

    • The sun sets over the Nile River and the historical site of the Giza Pyramids as seen from Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, May 21, 2013.  Egypt's president has signed a new tax law that cuts the amount paid by poorer Egyptians while increasing taxes on small and medium-sized businesses. The measure is among many economic reforms the government is trying to impose to control its burgeoning budget deficit. Egypt is negotiating a $4.8 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund, which is pushing for economic revisions.(AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
      New Egypt tax law: cuts for poor, business hikes AYA BATRAWY - AP - 22 hrs ago

      CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's president signed a new tax law Tuesday that cuts the amount paid by poorer Egyptians in the latest move aimed at reforming the country's economy … More »New Egypt tax law: cuts for poor, business hikes

      The sun sets over the Nile River and the historical site of the Giza Pyramids as seen from Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, May 21, 2013.  Egypt's president has signed a new tax law that cuts the amount paid by poorer Egyptians while increasing taxes on small and medium-sized businesses. The measure is among many economic reforms the government is trying to impose to control its burgeoning budget deficit. Egypt is negotiating a $4.8 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund, which is pushing for economic revisions.(AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

      CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's president signed a new tax law Tuesday that cuts the amount paid by poorer Egyptians in the latest move aimed at reforming the country's economy.

    • Press gather outside the Soweto, South African home of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, former wife of former president Nelson Mandela, Tuesday, May 21, 2013.  A scheduled auction to sell items belonging to Madikizela-Mandela came and went without a single bid. Court sheriff John Maluleke and two other officials joined reporters gathered outside the gated home where some of her items were expected to be sold to cover an old debt she owes for school fees for her grand-niece, but were denied entry despite officials repeatedly banging on the gate. (AP Photo) SOUTH AFRICA OUT
      South Africa: Winnie Mandela forced auction flops WANDOO MAKURDI - AP - Tue, May 21, 2013

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — There were no bidders and no locksmiths willing to force entry for a scheduled auction Tuesday to sell artworks and other belongings of Nelson Mandela's … More »South Africa: Winnie Mandela forced auction flops

      Press gather outside the Soweto, South African home of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, former wife of former president Nelson Mandela, Tuesday, May 21, 2013.  A scheduled auction to sell items belonging to Madikizela-Mandela came and went without a single bid. Court sheriff John Maluleke and two other officials joined reporters gathered outside the gated home where some of her items were expected to be sold to cover an old debt she owes for school fees for her grand-niece, but were denied entry despite officials repeatedly banging on the gate. (AP Photo) SOUTH AFRICA OUT

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — There were no bidders and no locksmiths willing to force entry for a scheduled auction Tuesday to sell artworks and other belongings of Nelson Mandela's ex-wife.

    • FILE - In this November 30, 2012 file photo, M23 rebels withdraw from the Masisi and Sake areas in eastern Congo. Fighting between M23 rebels and the army continued for a second day Tuesday, May 21, 2013, near Congo's eastern provincial capital of Goma, in clashes that have so far killed 20 people, all of them either soldiers or rebels, officials said. Peace talks reached a dead end in recent weeks, and after a six-month lull, the Congolese army and the M23 started fighting again on Monday. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)
      Fighting for 2nd day between army, rebels in Congo MELANIE GOUBY - AP - Tue, May 21, 2013

      GOMA, Congo (AP) — Fighting between the M23 rebels and the army continued for a second day Tuesday near Congo's eastern provincial capital of Goma, in clashes that have … More »Fighting for 2nd day between army, rebels in Congo

      FILE - In this November 30, 2012 file photo, M23 rebels withdraw from the Masisi and Sake areas in eastern Congo. Fighting between M23 rebels and the army continued for a second day Tuesday, May 21, 2013, near Congo's eastern provincial capital of Goma, in clashes that have so far killed 20 people, all of them either soldiers or rebels, officials said. Peace talks reached a dead end in recent weeks, and after a six-month lull, the Congolese army and the M23 started fighting again on Monday. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)

      GOMA, Congo (AP) — Fighting between the M23 rebels and the army continued for a second day Tuesday near Congo's eastern provincial capital of Goma, in clashes that have so far killed 19 people, all of them either soldiers or rebels, officials said.

    • Court frees man in murder that shocked SAfricans AP - Tue, May 21, 2013

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A magistrate drops charges against the boyfriend accused in the brutal gang-rape and killing of a teenager that shocked South Africans. More »Court frees man in murder that shocked SAfricans

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A magistrate drops charges against the boyfriend accused in the brutal gang-rape and killing of a teenager that shocked South Africans.

    • Rebels in C. African Republic protest conditions AP - Tue, May 21, 2013

      BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Some members of the rebel alliance who overthrew the president of Central African Republic are protesting outside the luxury hotel … More »Rebels in C. African Republic protest conditions

      BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Some members of the rebel alliance who overthrew the president of Central African Republic are protesting outside the luxury hotel where their leader is based.

    • Ugandan Police surround the offices of the Daily Monitor newspaper, preventing all journalists from leaving according to the paper's political editor, in Kampala, Uganda Monday, May 20, 2013. Ugandan police forcibly entered the premises of the independent newspaper to look for evidence against an army general who recently questioned the president's alleged plan to have his son succeed him, witnesses said Monday. (AP Photo/Stephen Wandera)
      Uganda leader's legacy at stake in general's case RODNEY MUHUMUZA - AP - Tue, May 21, 2013

      KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — An army general's concern that officials are at risk of assassination if they oppose President Yoweri Museveni's alleged plan to have his son succeed … More »Uganda leader's legacy at stake in general's case

      Ugandan Police surround the offices of the Daily Monitor newspaper, preventing all journalists from leaving according to the paper's political editor, in Kampala, Uganda Monday, May 20, 2013. Ugandan police forcibly entered the premises of the independent newspaper to look for evidence against an army general who recently questioned the president's alleged plan to have his son succeed him, witnesses said Monday. (AP Photo/Stephen Wandera)

      KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — An army general's concern that officials are at risk of assassination if they oppose President Yoweri Museveni's alleged plan to have his son succeed him has stirred controversy in Uganda because it challenges the popular view of Museveni as a moderate leader, analysts said Tuesday.

    • FILE : In this image taken from video, South African President Jacob Zuma, left, sits with the ailing anti-apartheid icon Nelson Madela is filmed Monday April 29, 2013, more than three weeks after being released from hospital. Mandela was treated in hospital for a recurring lung infection.  South African President Jacob Zuma visited the former leader on April 29, but Mandela does not appear to speak during the televised portion of the visit, as he sits in an armchair, his head propped up by a pillow and with his cheeks showing what appear to be marks from a recently removed oxygen mask, although Zuma said he found Nelson Mandela “in good shape and in good spirits”.  After the encounter at Mandela’s home, Zuma cheerily said the 94-year-old was up and about, in good spirits and doing well.  (AP Photo/SABC TV) SOUTH AFRICA OUT
      South Africa: Mandela name pulled into politics CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA - AP - Mon, May 20, 2013

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Nelson Mandela, old and frail, lives in seclusion in his Johannesburg home. Beyond the high walls of the house, the fighting over his image and what … More »South Africa: Mandela name pulled into politics

      FILE : In this image taken from video, South African President Jacob Zuma, left, sits with the ailing anti-apartheid icon Nelson Madela is filmed Monday April 29, 2013, more than three weeks after being released from hospital. Mandela was treated in hospital for a recurring lung infection.  South African President Jacob Zuma visited the former leader on April 29, but Mandela does not appear to speak during the televised portion of the visit, as he sits in an armchair, his head propped up by a pillow and with his cheeks showing what appear to be marks from a recently removed oxygen mask, although Zuma said he found Nelson Mandela “in good shape and in good spirits”.  After the encounter at Mandela’s home, Zuma cheerily said the 94-year-old was up and about, in good spirits and doing well.  (AP Photo/SABC TV) SOUTH AFRICA OUT

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Nelson Mandela, old and frail, lives in seclusion in his Johannesburg home. Beyond the high walls of the house, the fighting over his image and what he stood for has already begun.

    • M23 rebels clash with soldiers in eastern Congo MELANIE GOUBY - AP - Mon, May 20, 2013

      GOMA, Congo (AP) — Clashes erupted Monday in eastern Congo between government troops and a rebel group believed to be backed by neighboring Rwanda, escalating to the … More »M23 rebels clash with soldiers in eastern Congo

      GOMA, Congo (AP) — Clashes erupted Monday in eastern Congo between government troops and a rebel group believed to be backed by neighboring Rwanda, escalating to the use of mortars and rocket launchers in the first fighting between the groups since the M23 rebels overtook and later retreated from the provincial capital …

    • Ugandan Police surround the offices of the Daily Monitor newspaper, preventing all journalists from leaving according to the paper's political editor, in Kampala, Uganda Monday, May 20, 2013. Ugandan police forcibly entered the premises of the independent newspaper to look for evidence against an army general who recently questioned the president's alleged plan to have his son succeed him, witnesses said Monday. (AP Photo/Stephen Wandera)
      Uganda police raid newspaper over general's letter RODNEY MUHUMUZA - AP - Mon, May 20, 2013

      KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan police disabled an independent newspaper's printing press after forcibly entering its premises to look for evidence against an army general … More »Uganda police raid newspaper over general's letter

      Ugandan Police surround the offices of the Daily Monitor newspaper, preventing all journalists from leaving according to the paper's political editor, in Kampala, Uganda Monday, May 20, 2013. Ugandan police forcibly entered the premises of the independent newspaper to look for evidence against an army general who recently questioned the president's alleged plan to have his son succeed him, witnesses said Monday. (AP Photo/Stephen Wandera)

      KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan police disabled an independent newspaper's printing press after forcibly entering its premises to look for evidence against an army general who recently questioned the president's alleged plan to have his son succeed him, witnesses said Monday.

    • Militiamen attack gas complex in western Libya ESAM MOHAMED - AP - Mon, May 20, 2013

      TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — A Libyan gas company official says militiamen have attacked a natural gas complex in the country's west, injuring two guards and stealing weapons … More »Militiamen attack gas complex in western Libya

      TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — A Libyan gas company official says militiamen have attacked a natural gas complex in the country's west, injuring two guards and stealing weapons and military vehicles.

    • Rebels attack C. African Republic villages; 8 dead JOSE RICHARD POUAMBI - AP - Mon, May 20, 2013

      BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Suspected foreign fighters backing a rebel movement now in control of Central African Republic's government invaded a remote north-central … More »Rebels attack C. African Republic villages; 8 dead

      BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Suspected foreign fighters backing a rebel movement now in control of Central African Republic's government invaded a remote north-central village and killed six people, residents said.

    • 51 die in 2 South Sudan clashes; army retakes town CHARLTON DOKI - AP - Mon, May 20, 2013

      JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Twenty-four people died in a battle between South Sudan's military and rebel fighters the government believes to be supported by neighboring … More »51 die in 2 South Sudan clashes; army retakes town

      JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Twenty-four people died in a battle between South Sudan's military and rebel fighters the government believes to be supported by neighboring Sudan, while a tribe-on-tribe cattle-raiding attack elsewhere in the country killed 27 people, officials said Monday.

    • Spokesman for Ansar Dine arrested in Mauritania AHMED MOHAMED - AP - Mon, May 20, 2013

      NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania (AP) — The man who acted as the spokesman for one of the three al-Qaida-linked groups occupying northern Mali turned himself in over the weekend … More »Spokesman for Ansar Dine arrested in Mauritania

      NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania (AP) — The man who acted as the spokesman for one of the three al-Qaida-linked groups occupying northern Mali turned himself in over the weekend to Mauritanian authorities on the border, an intelligence official briefed on the matter confirmed on Monday.

    • M23 rebels clash with soldiers in east Congo MELANIE GOUBY - AP - Mon, May 20, 2013

      GOMA, Congo (AP) — Clashes erupted Monday in eastern Congo between government troops and a rebel group believed to be backed by neighboring Rwanda, the first fighting … More »M23 rebels clash with soldiers in east Congo

      GOMA, Congo (AP) — Clashes erupted Monday in eastern Congo between government troops and a rebel group believed to be backed by neighboring Rwanda, the first fighting between the groups since the M23 rebels overtook and later retreated from the provincial capital Goma last year.

     

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