World EU scrambles for Ukrainian refugee response Brussels – The European Union on Sunday moved to coordinate a welcome for hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the... Read more 28 Feb, 2022
Countries Mothers and fathers protest to support Sudan’s anti-coup youth Khartoum – A demonstration of “mothers and fathers” took to the streets of the Sudanese capital Khartoum Saturday to support... Read more 27 Feb, 2022
Central African Republic Central African Republic releases French peacekeepers after UN outcry Bangui – The Central African Republic (CAR) on Thursday released four French soldiers in the United Nations’ peacekeeping force in... Read more 25 Feb, 2022
World Facing Russian threat, Ukraine calls up reservists Kyiv – Ukraine on Wednesday began calling up reservists into the armed forces and urged its citizens to leave Russia... Read more 23 Feb, 2022
Countries 18 civilians feared killed near Niger’s border with Mali Niamey – Eighteen civilians have been killed in two suspected jihadist attacks in the west of Niger near the Sahel... Read more 23 Feb, 2022
Algeria Morocco creates new military zone along Algeria border Rabat – Morocco has established a new military zone bordering Algeria, a Moroccan military publication said Monday, amid mounting... Read more 22 Feb, 2022
Countries Egypt, France kick off military drills in Mediterranean Cairo – Egypt has kicked off joint air and naval drills with France, one of its biggest arms suppliers, in... Read more 22 Feb, 2022
Countries Senegal President Macky Sall urges Germany to stay in Mali Dakar – Senegalese President Macky Sall on Monday urged Germany to keep its troops in Mali, amid uncertainty over their... Read more 22 Feb, 2022
World UK readies 1 000 more troops as Johnson visits Nato, Poland London – Britain said on Wednesday it was ready to deploy 1 000 more troops to deal with any... Read more 10 Feb, 2022
Countries Mali publishes bill to shore up junta leader’s powers Bamako – Mali’s military-dominated authorities on Saturday published a bill designed to further shore up the powers of junta leader... Read more 6 Feb, 2022