Conflict
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 06:57
Thus far, the Islamic State’s anti-al Qaeda push in East Africa has had little success. While additional defections are possible, or even likely, the “caliphate” has not yet won over a substantial number of Shabaab members.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 06:41
President Obama has re-authorized U.S. support for the African Union-led counter-LRA mission, Operation Observant Compass, for one additional year starting now.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 06:35
Saudi Arabia would like to see a ceasefire in Yemen to allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid, but it does not trust the Houthi rebels to abide by such a truce, the head of a Saudi center that coordinates humanitarian assistance for Yemen said on Monday.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 06:34
There are fears that the December deadline for crushing Boko Haram may not be attained. France, the U.S., and China have promised to give training to to the troops.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 06:25
After more than 20 years of limited U.S. diplomatic interaction with Somalia, one man is now beginning the task of building new relationships and increasing coordination between the two nations.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 06:12
A health center in northern Yemen run by Doctors Without Borders was bombed at least twice overnight by warplanes belonging to the military coalition led by Saudi Arabia, forcing the evacuation of staff members and critically wounded patients, the group said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 06:03
Saudi Arabia’s airstrikes in Yemen, conducted with U.S. assistance, are alleged to have killed at least 1,500 civilians, dividing members of the Obama administration over whether the U.S. risks being accused of abetting war crimes in a bombing campaign that could ultimately strengthen Islamist militants.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 05:27
Hundreds of protesters have rallied in Tbilisi against the Georgian government's alleged attempts to silence the country's biggest and most popular television channel, raising fears of a political crisis.
Friday, October 23, 2015 - 06:30
Hundreds of protesters rallied in Tbilisi October 22 against the Georgian government's alleged attempts to silence the country's biggest and most popular television channel, raising fears of a political crisis.
Friday, October 23, 2015 - 05:16
A Congo Republic opposition leader said late on Thursday that forces from leader Denis Sassou Nguesso's presidential guard were surrounding his house, detaining him and three allies opposed to a vote on extending term limits.