Ghana and Mali vow to strengthen security ties
Accra, Ghana - Ghana's president and Mali's junta-appointed prime minister on Thursday committed to strengthening relations in the face of rising jihadist violence and instability...
Egypt says Gaza truce must ‘start without delay’
Cairo, Egypt - Egypt's foreign ministry said on Thursday the implementation of a ceasefire in Gaza must "start without delay", a day after mediators announced...
Togo says could join AES Sahel defence pact
Lagos, Nigeria - Togo has not ruled out joining a Sahel defence pact forged by the military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mail and Niger, the...
S.Africa rescuers say clearance of clandestine miners now over
Stilfontein, South Africa - Rescuers racing to clear a disused South African gold shaft of illegal miners said Thursday a final sweep appeared to show...
Gaza war leaves Hamas battered but undefeated
Cairo, Egypt - Palestinian militant group Hamas has been significantly battered by 15 months of war in Gaza but has not suffered the eradication that...
