France’s Sahel chief says ‘no redeployment’ to Niger from Mali
Ouagadougou – The head of France’s anti-jihadist mission in the Sahel on Friday said French forces that were being... Read more
12 Mar, 2022
Mali envoys in Mauritania amid tensions over border disappearances
Nouakchott – A high-level Malian delegation arrived in the Mauritanian capital Nouakchott on Friday, a diplomatic source said, amid... Read more
12 Mar, 2022
Fresh clashes in Sudan’s Darfur kill at least 19
Khartoum – At least 19 people have been killed in Sudan’s restive Darfur region, officials said on Friday, in... Read more
12 Mar, 2022
Libya armed groups step back after Tripoli escalation
Tripoli – Libya’s parliament-appointed prime minister said Friday that armed groups backing him had withdrawn from positions around Tripoli,... Read more
12 Mar, 2022
At least 10 die in raid on Burkina gold mine, security source says
Ouagadougou – Suspected jihadists killed at least 10 workers during an attack on an illegal gold mine in northern... Read more
12 Mar, 2022
Dozens killed in disputed South Sudan-Sudan border area
Juba – Several dozen people have been killed in a spasm of intercommunal violence in a disputed area on... Read more
12 Mar, 2022
Two dead as UN, AU warn of ‘grave danger’ in Sudan
Khartoum – Two protesters were shot dead during protests in Sudan on Thursday, as UN and African Union officials... Read more
11 Mar, 2022
UN warns of clashes in Libya as armed groups mass near Tripoli
Tripoli – The UN on Thursday warned against “provocation” in Libya that could lead to clashes, citing reports of... Read more
11 Mar, 2022
Burkina jihadist attacks force 160 000 to flee in a month
Ouagadougou – The number of displaced people in Burkina Faso has reached 1.7 million after 160 000 were forced... Read more
11 Mar, 2022
Mali armed groups criticise junta, call for clarity
Bamako – Armed groups in Mali that signed a landmark peace deal have intensified criticism in recent days of the... Read more
5 Mar, 2022
