Mali: Fifty civilians killed by jihadists in the north
More than fifty Malian civilians were killed on Sunday, August 8, in four northern locations near the border with Niger. Terrorists, the official term for […]
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Mali: France kills about 20 jihadists, state of emergency extended
French forces in Mali have killed more than 20 militants hiding in a forest near the border of Burkina Faso, Reuters reported, quoting a statement […]
Mali peace conference urges talks with Jihadists
Mali’s national peace conference closed proceedings this weekend with a call for negotiations with Jihadists in the country’s north in a bid to end successive […]
Burkinabe Soldiers Could Chase Jihadists inside Malian Territory
Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta on Sunday said he is considering authorizing the Burkinabe army to chase terrorist groups into Malian territory when they retreat […]
Algeria: Five Terrorists killed in Batna
The Algerian defense ministry Thursday announced it killed five jihadists and seized some weapons in the governorate of Batna, near the town of Tazoult. During […]
Libya: Clashes in Sirte Leave 10 Jihadists, 9 GNA forces Dead
The latest assault in Sirte to dislodge the Islamic State (IS) left Thursday nine fighters of Tripoli-based unity forces dead,medical source told media. Ten militants […]
Malian Rival Groups Ink Peace Deal in Niger
An agreement signed under the auspices of the Prime Minister of Niger on Monday indicated that members of the coalition of movements of Azawad and […]
West-Africa needs a joint multinational force – Niger president
Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou said recent terrorist attacks in west-Africa means more effort is necessary to combat terrorism in the region. The Nigerien President made […]
Uranium-Rich Niger’s Economy to Grow by 5.2%
Landlocked Niger’s economy is expected to grow by 5.2 percent this year, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday. “The economic perspectives in the medium-term […]
Libya: HoR to Continue Debate over Proposed GNA Monday
Libya’s internationally recognized House of Representatives (HoR) based in Tobruk is resuming debate over the proposed Government of National Accord on Monday after the Sunday […]