Somalia’s transitional government on Monday asked the United Nations to remove a two-decade-old arms embargo.

Four prominent Kenyans, including the Deputy Prime Minister, have been charged by the International Criminal Court in The Hague with crimes against humanity committed after [...]

Former Liberian strongman Charles Taylor, the first African leader tried for war crimes, had strong ties to the CIA.

Press freedom groups are raising alarm bells over an unprecedented clamp down on journalists in the breakaway territory of Somaliland on the Horn of Africa. Over the past week, 25 members of the press were arrested, including 21 who were …

Taking stock of 2011 provides a looking glass into what will shape 2012. The Epoch Times recaps pivotal moments and movements around the globe that are sure to make the [...]

Incumbent Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila was sworn in on Tuesday for another term following last month’s disputed elections.

The opposition leader of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Etienne Tshisekedi, who insists he won the recent election, is calling for the arrest of incumbent president and [...]

Gambian voters went to the polls and cast their ballots on Thursday, which will likely result in the re-election of incumbent President Yahya Jammeh.

Covered, the unique covers album of U2′s seminal Achtung Baby, featuring Nine Inch Nails, Patti Smith, Depeche Mode, Jack White, the Killers, and others, is available for [...]

The interim ruling council of Libya on Tuesday named its new prime minister following the planned resignation of current Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril, according to reports.