The German military resumed its reconnaissance mission in Mali on Tuesday after a suspension of more than three weeks following a spat with Mali’s government over flight clearances. Berlin has deployed some 1,000 troops to
Yemeni officials: Militants attack security post, 27 killed
Suspected al-Qaida militants on Tuesday attacked a security post in southern Yemen, sparking clashes that killed at least 21 troops and six militants, military officials said. The early morning attack in Ahwar, in the province
Burkina Junta Chief Vows To Defeat Armed Groups After Attack
The head of Burkina Faso’s ruling junta Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba vowed Tuesday that his country would defeat armed groups, a day after a blast left dozens dead. At least 35 civilians were killed and 37
Cinq civils tués dans une attaque près de la frontière RDC-Ouganda
Cinq civils ont été tués mercredi la nuit par des membres du groupe Forces démocratiques alliées (ADF) dans une localité de l’est de la République démocratique du Congo près de la frontière avec l’Ouganda, a-t-on
At least six Mozambicans beheaded, Italian nun shot dead by insurgents
At least six people were beheaded and an Italian nun killed on Tuesday by Islamic State-linked insurgents in Mozambique’s Nampula province, authorities said on Wednesday. Speaking in the resort town of Xai Xai north of
Mali launches air strikes after militants seize village
The Malian military launched air strikes Wednesday near a village that witnesses said had been seized by extremists with ties to the Islamic State group. Witnesses reported the takeover of Talataye, in Mali’s northern Gao
Nigeria’s ‘japa’ migration phenonemon: Factfile
Nigeria is a giant oil-rich nation that is home to a vibrant tech scene and booming entertainment sector. But many middle-class Nigerians are heading abroad or say they plan to do so, hoping for a
Algeria a ‘reliable’ gas supplier: European Union chief Michel
Algeria is a “reliable” energy supplier, European Council President Charles Michel said on Monday during a visit to the North African country as Europe scrambles to replace Russian supplies. “Given the international circumstances that we’re
Al-Shabab Kills 21 in Somalia’s Hiran Province
Somali officials and residents say al-Shabab militants shot and killed at least 21 travelers in the country’s central region of Hiran on Friday night. Speaking to VOA, Mahas District Commissioner Mumin Mohamed Halane said the
At least 33 killed in DR Congo clashes: Monitor
At least 33 people were killed following an attack on a town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a respected monitor said Saturday, raising an earlier reported death toll. Kivu Security Tracker, the monitor, tweeted