U.N. Peacekeeping
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 08:05
President Barack Obama has urged the people of the Central African Republic to remain calm amid mounting sectarian violence.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 07:52
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered the U.S. military to transport troops from Burundi into the Central African Republic to help quell the latest upsurge in violence there.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 07:50
As French troops enter CAR's troubled capital, Britain's African intervention of 2000 could serve as a model to help bring peace
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 07:48
The much-anticipated Africa-France summit on peace and security opened in Paris a day after Nelson Mandela’s death, sparking a commitment from African leaders to try to tackle the continent’s problems in the spirit of the great African statesman.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 07:47
At a security summit in Paris this week, representatives of 53 African states stressed the need for a pan-African military force. But that’s an old idea that hasn’t worked before. So how realistic is it this time round?
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 06:28
United States Department of Defense spokesperson Carl Woog delivers a statement on additional U.S. support to peacekeeping efforts in the Central African Republic.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 06:24
United States Department of State spokesperson Jen Psaki on the United States' decision to fly African Union troops into the Central African Republic for peacekeeping efforts.
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 10:42
French soldiers have started to remove weapons from fighters in the Central African Republic (CAR).
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 10:30
Relative calm was reported in the Central African Republic capital of Bangui Sunday, as hundreds of French troops patrolled the streets following violence that left more than 400 people dead.
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 10:25
All 1,200 French troops pledged to arrive in the Central African Republic (CAR) have arrived, ahead of schedule, France's defence Ministry announced on Saturday.