PARIS (Reuters) - French special forces took part in an operation at an army base in Niger on Friday to flush out Islamist militants suspected of involvement in an attack the previous day, Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said. Full story
KAMPALA (Reuters) - Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has removed his head of the military Aronda Nyakairima, and moved him to a civilian position as the minister for internal affairs, a statement from the military said on Friday. Full story
Writer Chinua Achebe shunned Nigeria's corrupt politicians and twice turned down national honors, never fearing to criticize those he felt ruined his country. On Thursday, however, the lawmakers and the country's elite came to praise him. Full story
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudanese insurgents are obstructing a deal to deliver much-needed aid into areas under their control in two Sudanese states where almost a million people have been forced from their homes, the U.N. aid chief said on Thursday. Full story
JUBA (Reuters) - South Sudan's President Salva Kiir said on Thursday his country would never become a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying it appeared to be preoccupied with prosecuting African leaders. Full story
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Kenya has asked other African countries to urge the International Criminal Court (ICC) to drop crimes-against-humanity charges against its new president and his deputy, according to an African Union document seen on Thursday. Full story
Nationally recognized radio host Elvis Duran introduces Kathie Lee and Hoda to his artist of the month: Nikki Williams, a 24-year-old singer- songwriter from South Africa. She performs her new hit single “Glowing,” which has more than 900-thousand hits on YouTube.
Jessica Buchanan was working at her dream job, doing humanitarian work in Somalia, when she was kidnapped at gunpoint. She talks about the harrowing 93 days she spent in captivity before being rescued by SEAL Team 6, saying she felt “like an animal.”
Abdulhakim Haji Faqi, Somalia's defense minister, discusses what his country requires to defeat al-Shabab.
Actress Robin Wright and JD Stier join Andrea Mitchell to talk about what’s going on in the Congo, and the work being done by groups like Raise Hope for Congo to bring attention to the situation.
On the 19th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s election to the presidency in South Africa, Rev. Sharpton remembers how that day felt for South Africans, and the world.
Opposition protesters carry sticks as they march along a street in Conakry May 23, 2013. One person was killed and about 10 were injured when security forces and supporters of Guinea's president clashed with protesters marching in the capital on Thursday against planned legislative elections. Pictur
Anti-riot police clash with opposition protesters in Conakry May 23, 2013. One person was killed and about 10 were injured when security forces and supporters of Guinea's president clashed with protesters marching in the capital on Thursday against planned legislative elections. Picture taken May 23
Pallbearers lift the coffin of Nigerian author Chinua Achebe into a hearse at his funeral in his hometown of Ogidi, southeast Nigeria May 23, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: OBITUARY MEDIA)
Christy, wife of Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, looks on outside the family house at his funeral in his hometown of Ogidi, southeast Nigeria May 23, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: OBITUARY MEDIA)
