Eurasia Press & News
A tripartite meeting involving Algeria, Egypt and Italy will take place Monday to discuss the situation in Libya, the Foreign Ministry said. The meeting, part of the consultations between the three countries, will gather Algerian Minister of Maghreb Affairs, the African Union and the Arab League, Abdelkader Messahel, Egyptian Foreign …
Read More »Sissi to visit the UK on Thursday to discuss security issues
Abdel Fattah al-Sissi travel for the first time as president of Egypt in the UK on Thursday to meet with British Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss regional and international issues. British Ambassador to Egypt John Casson announced Monday that the pair would discuss security issues in the Middle East …
Read More »Denmark to send soldiers, planes for Mali peace mission
The Danish government said on Friday it was ready to send 30 soldiers trained and a transport plane in Mali as part of a ready supply unit to battle for the mission (UN) keeping United Nations peace in that country. The soldiers and the vehicle will form part of the …
Read More »Violence hits CAR in front of the Pope's visit
Bangui – Gunmen in the capital of the Central African Republic and slain someone set fire to dozens of homes in a cycle of violence which could further delay the elections and prevent a visit this month by François. According to witnesses, hundreds of people fled their homes in Bangui …
Read More »Nigerian troops rescue of at least 338 inmates by Boko Haram – army
Lagos – Nigerian troops have rescued 338 people, mostly women and children, held by Boko Haram Islamist group’s stronghold around Sambisa forest in the restive northeast, the military said Wednesday. “The [military] unit … rescued 338 people who were held hostage by the terrorists,” the military said Tuesday an operation, …
Read More »Somalia: At least 12 dead in attack on a major Mogadishu hotel
At least twelve people were killed on Sunday in an attack on a large hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu by Islamist Shebab who used a vehicle packed with explosives to clear a path inside the institution, police said. Shebab insurgents affiliated with al Qaeda, claimed responsibility for the attack …
Read More »Lake Chad: 11 civilians wounded in a suicide attack by Boko Haram
Eleven civilians were wounded Sunday morning by a suicide attack with explosives elements of Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram in the region of Lake Chad, the Chadian government announced in a statement. “Two elements of Boko Haram have been neutralized, a third blew himself up, wounding 11 civilians,” announced the …
Read More »Libya: postponement of the trial of one of Gaddafi son
One of the son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, Saadi, tried for murder and participation in the bloody suppression of the revolt in 2011, appeared Sunday before a Tripoli court adjourned the trial to November 6. Dressed in the usual blue overalls prisoners, Saadi was presented to the judicial …
Read More »South Sudan: thirteen UN staff released
Thirteen UN staff were released unharmed by the rebels that held “hostage” to South Sudan last week, said Monday the UN Mission in that country (UNMISS). Released Sunday, the 13 South Sudanese employees UNMISS, had been captured on October 26 with 18 peacekeepers from Bangladesh – released their October 29 …
Read More »Mali: the army kills seven jihadists in the region of Mopti
September jihadists were killed Wednesday in clashes with the army in the Mopti region, according to the Malian government. The head of the Defense Ministry gives the information requested anonymity. According to him, the clashes took place in a wooded area at about thirty kilometers from the border with Burkina …
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