U.N. Peacekeeping
Thursday, December 12, 2013 - 09:02
The commander of the U.N. peacekeepers in Congo called a news conference to warn the FDLR rebels still ensconced in the country's eastern jungles to put down their arms, or else face an operation to dislodge them.
Thursday, December 12, 2013 - 08:50
The head of the U.N. mission in the Congo said Wednesday that with the defeat of M23 rebels, U.N. peacekeepers are targeting other armed groups that have terrorized the eastern Congo for years.
Thursday, December 12, 2013 - 07:43
President Hollande, visiting violence-hit African nation, says Paris's involvement is needed 'to avoid carnage'.
Thursday, December 12, 2013 - 07:31
On Thursday, two U.S. Air Force C-17 transport aircraft will begin airlifting Burundian peacekeepers and their equipment from Burundi to the Central African Republic to try to stem the bloodshed in the CAR.
Thursday, December 12, 2013 - 07:29
The African Union (AU) plans to increase from 3,500 to 5,000 African-led troops to help end the escalating sectarian violence in the Central African Republic (CAR), says Erastus Mwencha, deputy chairman of the AU.
Thursday, December 12, 2013 - 06:11
United States Department of State spokesperson Jen Psaki delivers the daily press briefing for December 11, 2013.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 10:43
Memo by President Barack Obama authorizing the defense drawdown to be directed towards Central African Republic peacekeeping.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 10:33
Below is a roundup of some of the top articles and news highlights from around Africa over the last week:
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 10:18
President Barack Obama's message directly to the people of the Central African Republic.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 10:13
The French army has confirmed that it killed 19 people in a clash with suspected Islamists in Mali.