At least 10 civilians killed in armed attacks in DR Congo
At least 10 civilians have been killed in two armed attacks by militants of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the eastern part of the...
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ECOWAS Mali deadline unrealistic – experts
Leaders of West African states and Mali’s military coup failed to agree on a transfer to civilian rule in talks this week, raising concerns about...
West Africa bloc fails to reach agreement with Mali junta
West African mediators failed to persuade leaders of a military coup in Mali to immediately hand over power to a civilian government during talks on...
Morocco warns of growing Islamic State in African Sahel-Sahara region
A cell of dangerous terrorists with allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) found with explosive belts, kilos of ammonium nitrate — the same substance behind...
Tunisian police kill three suspected militants after fatal attack on officer
Police in Tunisia chased and shot dead three suspected Islamist militants after they attacked two police officers, killing one of them, in the coastal city...
Mali’s ill-equipped army in spotlight after coup
Mali’s army, which staged last month’s coup in the war-torn nation, is taking on a role in politics despite being hamstrung by a crippling lack...
Jihadists net $140 million from Burkina gold mine attacks
Jihadists have made $140 million from attacks on gold mines in Burkina Faso since 2016, according to a report commissioned by the government. Gold mining...
Rowdy protests get Mali transition talks off to chaotic start
Talks in Mali about a transition back to civilian rule following last month’s military coup got off to a chaotic start on Saturday as opponents...
Mali: Military opens talks on transition to civilian rule
Mali’s military junta will hold meetings on Saturday to discuss its promised transition to civilian rule after mounting pressure from neighbours to yield power in...
West African mediators jet to Mali seeking reversal of coup
Mediators from West Africa’s regional bloc are due in Mali on Saturday for talks aimed at reversing a coup that has been condemned abroad. But...