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Libya’s Vice President Ahmed Maetig has expressed hope that the European Union (EU) will enter into an agreement with his country similar to that between the EU and Turkey restricting the flow of migrants to Europe. Maetig made the appeal while in Rome meeting with Italy’s Interior Minister Angelino Alfano.
Read More »France withdraws its forces from Central African Republic
France has withdrawn its Sangaris forces from the Central African Republic, an official source said Tuesday, reiterating an announcement made during the swearing in ceremony of the country’s President Faustin Archange Touadera on March 30 in Bangui. Sangaris is the name given to the military operation deployed in December 2013 …
Read More »EU military training mission in CAR approved for two years
The EU Council approved the establishment of a military training mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) to contribute to the country’s defence sector reform. The mission will be based in Bangui and operate for an initial period of two years. Following up an EU military advisory mission (EUMAM …
Read More »Global leaders meeting to have Libyan situation on agenda in Germany
A German government spokesperson stated that the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, will host a meeting with the leaders of Britain, France, Italy and the American President, Barack Obama, on Monday to discuss global issues, including the Libyan affairs.
Read More »Libyan war planes attack militants in Derna
Military forces loyal to Libya’s eastern government said on Thursday they had carried out air strikes overnight against militants in Derna after Daesh militants retreated from positions close to the city. Derna has been the site of a three-way conflict between the forces loyal to the eastern government, an Islamist …
Read More »South Sudan: Worries that peace deal may collapse
South Sudan’s peace deal may collapse after rebel leader Riek Machar failed to return to the capital as planned, a ceasefire monitor and observers said on Wednesday. Machar was meant to arrive on Monday, and then Tuesday, to assume the vice presidency under his rival President Salva Kiir and form …
Read More »Ethiopian troops deep in South Sudan to rescue 125 kids
Ethiopian troops were operating in South Sudan on Thursday after crossing the border to rescue some 125 Ethiopian children who were kidnapped during a bloody cattle raid, and top officials from both countries sought to co-ordinate their efforts. Peter Bashir Gbandi, acting South Sudanese foreign affairs minister, said South Sudan …
Read More »UN says threat from violent extremists in Mali 'alarming'
A new UN report says security threats from violent extremists and criminal groups in Mali are ‘alarming’ and the government must deploy more troops to the volatile north and step up efforts to reform its military and police.
Read More »Mali attacks mastermind arrested
A Mauritanian man suspected of planning and carrying out deadly attacks on popular tourist venues in Mali last year has been arrested in the Malian capital Bamako, security sources told AFP on Friday. Detained on Thursday in a Bamako suburb, the man is believed to have taken part in attacks …
Read More »Nearly 145,000 Malian refugees still living in neighbouring countries
Nearly 145,000 Malian refugees have been living in neighbouring countries since the outbreak of the security crisis in Northern Mali in 2012, said the UNHCR office in Bamako. “Up to 31 March 2016, some 60,300 Malian refugees live in Niger, 50,600 in Mauritania and 33,800 in Burkina Faso,” according to …
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