Voice of America
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 08:13
The countries around Lake Chad in central Africa say they will create a joint task force to combat arms trafficking, terrorism and cross-border attacks as tensions escalate in the region.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 07:47
Authorities in Nigeria's Borno state have shut down all public schools due to the threat posed by militant group Boko Haram.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 07:46
Nigeria's national security adviser has unveiled plans for a new non-military strategy to combat a four-and-half year old Islamist insurgency that has killed thousands of people.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 10:14
Kenyan police have arrested two men they say had explosives that were to be used in an attack.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 09:53
The United States is offering bounties of up to $3 million each for three members of Somalia's al-Shabab militant group.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 09:26
The Central African Republic's government is considering a plan to persuade anti-balaka militia fighters to leave the capital and return to their villages. International peacekeeping chiefs are skeptical about a proposal that might leave them in charge of large camps full of combatants.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 09:11
African Union forces said they have reclaimed more territory from the al-Qaida-linked militant group al-Shabab in renewed military operations across Somalia. Restoring the government's political authority remains a pressing challenge.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 09:01
East African leaders will meet in Ethiopia on Thursday to discuss the mandate and size of a stabilization and protection force to be deployed in South Sudan.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 00:00
This is the first election held during a peace process, so convincing farmers like Escue and others that an end to the conflict will also bring jobs is key.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 08:28
An African Union official says the organization’s Mission to Mali and the Sahel (MISAHEL) has launched a cooperation initiative with countries in the Sahel to combat terrorism as part of efforts to stabilize the region.