Africa

Burkina: General Gilbert Diendéré charged with "crimes against humanity"

At a press conference on Friday, Colonel Sita Sangare, the director of Military Justice, announced that the putschist General Diendéré Gilbert was charged with eleven chief of charges, including that of “crime against humanity”. His case worsens. General Diendéré Gilbert, who took September 17 the head of the attempted coup …

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Libyan FM in Egypt for security talks

CAIRO: Libyan Foreign Minister Mohamed al-Dairi of the internationally recognized government arrived in Cairo on Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates to present the latest developments in Libya. The government based in Tobruk and Cairo have called for the lifting of an arms embargo on the Libyan army. Egypt has …

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Mali: at least six people killed in an ambush southeast of Timbuktu

At least six people were killed Tuesday in the region of Timbuktu in northern Mali, in an ambush attributed to Islamists. “At least six civilians were killed, burned or shot dead after a double attack organized by Islamists in a nearby locality Gossi, south of Timbuktu,” said an administrative source.

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Central African rebels, soldiers clash

Bangui – French troops and UN arrested a rebel march toward the capital of the Central African Republic this week, clashes with fighters most Muslims, about 180km northeast of Bangui, a spokesman for the government said . Said Dominique Paguindji and residents said the troops fought rebels Seleka Saturday in …

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Nigerian military said closure on Boko Haram militants

Lagos – The Nigerian army said Sunday that he was close to Islamist Boko Haram militants and warned of serious consequences if they fail to “surrender”. “They have to follow their colleagues who have so far surrendered. Failure to make will result in serious consequences that our troops are now …

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Explosion near the Libyan Parliament in session

Libyan security officials say an explosion detonated near the Parliament in the capital, Tripoli, as legislators were in session. The officials, who are loyal to the Islamist-backed government based in Tripoli say no casualties were reported. Officials say that the parliament session continued undeterred, with legislators to discuss names.

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UN chief calls on Libyan parties to reach deal on govt of national agreement

Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday reiterated its call to the Libyan parties to enter into political dialogue and sign an agreement that will lead to the formation of a national consensus government. “Only a government of national concord unite Libyans and enable them, with the support of the international …

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Situation in Mali: "Progress" has been made recently

“Progress” has been made recently on the situation in Mali, said Tuesday in Algiers to advise the French President for Africa Hélène Le Gall, stressing “the influence” of Algeria in the region. “We addressed African issues and we have noted that progress has been made recently on the situation in …

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Boko Haram militants kill at least 11 troops from Chad

Suspected militants of Boko Haram group in Nigeria have killed 11 soldiers in an attack neighboring Chad during the night in a border region, a Chadian military source said. Seventeen attackers also died in fighting, the source told Reuters. Chad is a major contributor to a regional force 8700 strong …

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At least 100 militants killed in attack on Nigerian military base

Over 100 Boko Haram militants were killed in an attack against the barracks of the Nigerian army in Goniri area of ​​Yobe state early Wednesday, a military spokesman said. Seven soldiers were killed while nine others were wounded in the attack, Colonel Sani Usman said. “On the last count more …

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