Al Jazeera
Monday, December 1, 2014 - 05:29
Christian group which carried out reprisal attacks against Muslim civilians says it will become a political movement.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 07:09
The Georgian foreign ministry has said Russia took a "step toward the de-facto annexation" of Georgia's breakaway territory after Moscow has signed a deal with Abkhazia, giving greater military control over the Black Sea region.
Monday, November 24, 2014 - 06:49
Transitional leaders in Burkina Faso have agreed on a new government to guide the country to elections next year, allocating several key cabinet posts to the military.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - 06:53
Global Slavery Index study says Mauritania is biggest offender while India has the highest number of modern-day slaves.
Friday, November 14, 2014 - 05:34
Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf said that she would not seek an extension to a state of emergency imposed in August over Ebola.
Thursday, November 13, 2014 - 06:06
Nigerians were ecstatic on October 17 when the federal government announced a ceasefire deal with Boko Haram. If it had been true, years of ruthless killing of several thousand citizens would have been halted - suddenly - and the over-200 Chibok girls kidnapped seven months ago would have been freed.
Friday, November 7, 2014 - 05:41
The killing of Ahmed Abdi Godane, the leader of Somalia's al-Shabab group - although significant - will not herald the end of East Africa's most dangerous organisation, said a confidential UN report that also warned of attacks in the region in coming months.
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 05:54
Despite repeated threats of sanctions from South Sudan’s neighbors, and warnings about an impending famine, the chances of a lasting settlement to end the conflict in the world’s newest nation appear remote.
Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 05:27
The war against terrorism can only be fought with international cooperation and must be led by Africa.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 - 06:10
NATO backing the Ukrainian military is about as sensible as Russia's support for paramilitary forces in Eastern Ukraine.