Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita called those who have not yet signed March 1st’s Peace and Reconciliation Agreement of Algiers to do so or “straight out” sign it “as soon as possible” for the establishment of lasting peace in Mali.

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Friday to step up the fight against Islamic extremists in Libya but without lifting the arms embargo. Libya, backed by Egypt, had asked for an end to the arms embargo to allow the embattled government to build up its army and …

Tunisia forces killed nine militants, including a top commander, during a raid late on Saturday, the government said, hours before world leaders were due to march in Tunis in solidarity after an attack on the Bardo museum this month. French President Francois Hollande was among those expected to attend the march, along with thousands of …