Ewen MacAskill
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 06:16
A 5,000-strong, Italian-led international force is ready to deploy in Libya as concern grows over the threat from extremist groups operating in the country, with dozens killed in clashes in neighbouring Tunisia on Monday.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 - 08:45
Experts conclude Saudi-led coalition conducted widespread airstrikes against civilian targets in violation of international laws.
Tuesday, December 22, 2015 - 08:38
The UK is to more than double its deployment of British forces to Nigeria to help in the fight against the Islamist jihadi group Boko Haram. The British forces will be not be involved in combat roles, only training and in an advisory role, said the defence secretary, Michael Fallon, on a visit to Nigeria on Monday.
Friday, March 27, 2015 - 07:07
Britain is to send 75 military personnel to help train moderate Syrian forces fighting on two fronts, against Islamic State and President Bashar al-Assad.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - 06:55
Africa emerges as the 21st century theatre of espionage, with South Africa as its gateway, in the cache of secret intelligence documents and cables seen by the Guardian. “Africa is now the El Dorado of espionage,” said one serving foreign intelligence officer.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 10:36
The agreement places no legally binding limits on the use of the data by the Israelis.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 00:00
Washington fears carnage will spread across border. Proposals echo battles to control mafia.