U.N. Peacekeeping
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 08:46
Readout of U.S. representative to the U.N. Samantha Power's call with Central African Republic leader Djotodia.
Friday, December 6, 2013 - 09:17
Wielding rifles and machetes, armed Christian fighters who support the Central African Republic's exiled president assaulted the capital at dawn on Thursday, leaving nearly 100 people dead.
Friday, December 6, 2013 - 09:15
France has long served as Africa’s policeman, sending troops in regularly — and often meddling behind the scenes — to keep the peace and secure its interests on a continent where it was once a major colonial power.
Friday, December 6, 2013 - 08:53
A French-led military operation to protect civilians in the Central African Republic is being launched "immediately", after scores died in fresh sectarian fighting on Thursday.
Friday, December 6, 2013 - 08:49
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has voted to allow French troops join African Union forces in the Central Africa Republic (CAR).
Friday, December 6, 2013 - 08:46
Clashes ripped through the Central African Republic’s capital of Bangui on Thursday, as the United Nations authorized sending more French and African soldiers to contain the escalating bloodshed.
Friday, December 6, 2013 - 08:33
Below is a roundup of some of the top articles and news highlights from around Africa over the last week:
Friday, December 6, 2013 - 08:31
The United Nations has approved a deployment of combined African and French troops in the violence-ridden Central African Republic, months after a coup there plunged the country into chaos.
Friday, December 6, 2013 - 08:24
The UN Security Council has approved increased military action by French and African troops in a bid to try to end the violence and chaos in the Central African Republic.
Friday, December 6, 2013 - 08:16
Il a annoncé le début de l’opération militaire française en République centrafricaine, revient sur la situation sécuritaire au Mali et sur le rôle de la France dans le nord du pays.