Conflict
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 09:54
Despite international efforts to restore peace in Mali, the northern region of Kidal remains an MNLA stronghold.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 09:50
Two men were killed and 24 injured when security forces fired live bullets at a demonstration of displaced people in Zalingei in Central Darfur on Monday morning.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 09:45
OVERWHELMED by the relentless attacks by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno communities, the state governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima met with President Goodluck Jonathan in the Presidential Villa, on Monday, where he declared that the terrorists are unstoppable.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 09:06
South Sudan's army on Monday denied using cluster bombs in its fight with rebels, shrugging off a U.N. report that fragments of the widely-banned explosives had been found.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 08:54
Interpol secretary-general Roland Noble on a West Africa tour has expressed concern over West Africa's status as a transit hub for South American drug cartels.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 08:04
Two more people have been murdered in political killings in the past day in Benghazi, throwing showdow over what were already muted celebrations to mark the thirds anniversary of the revolution.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 07:59
There were no immediate reports of casualties from the most recent battle, but SANA said dozens of residents, mostly women and children, had been killed when the militants entered Maan earlier in the month.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 07:52
The Syrian army, meanwhile, is redeploying troops in Quneitra province located on the cease-fire line with Israel, and stepping up shelling on rebel positions in Daraa on the Jordan border to stop any advance, opposition fighters say.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 07:22
The compilation of the list, reported by Israel Radio, would mark a new phase in the US-brokered talks, which are reportedly stuck on security guarantees for Israel in the Jordan Valley, among other issues.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 07:15
Intermediary Gershon Baskin confirms he was passed message by contact in room with Ismail Haniyeh, asking Israel to keep from escalating violence