The former rebels in northern Mali and pro-government armed groups, who have clashed violently in August, announced Thursday night sealing the peace after days of talks. According to officials of the two camps joined, discussions between the Coordination of movements of Azawad (CMA, former Tuareg rebellion dominant) and Platform (pro-government …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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.
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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.
Read More »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 …
Read More »Mali Govt, Rebels Swap Prisoners in Peace Deal
Mali’s government and a major Tuareg-led rebel alliance exchanged prisoners this week, the two sides and a UN source have said, in a move hailed as a step forward for the country’s fledgling peace process. A total of 47 prisoners were traded between the government and the Coordination of Movements …
Read More »Tunisia joining US-led coalition against IS: PM
Tunisia’s prime minister said on Saturday (Oct 3) that his country is joining the US-led military coalition fighting the Islamic State (IS) group in Syria and Iraq mainly to “exchange information”. IS claimed an attack that killed 38 foreign tourists at a seaside resort near Sousse in June, and authorities …
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