Armies, jihadists kill civilians ‘with impunity’ in W.Africa: HRW
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Jihadist groups and national armies have been killing civilians across West Africa with "impunity" in the past two years, Human Rights...
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...
