Patrick Markey
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - 06:24
Mali called for the swift implementation of a peace agreement with Tuareg-led rebels during talks on Monday seen as vital for preventing a resurgence of Islamist militant attacks in the vast West African nation. The two sides signed the United Nations-backed deal last year but the Tuareg-led coalition has complained that it falls short of their demands for their northern region, which they call Azawad.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 - 08:08
The United Nations on Tuesday called on Libya's warring factions to maintain a ceasefire agreed as part of U.N.-backed negotiations, amid reports of continued fighting in parts of the North African country.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 - 06:49
Police clashed with demonstrators in Algiers after rioting broke out at the end of a protest against the publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammad in the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.
Thursday, April 17, 2014 - 11:01
Opposition leaders say it is time for him to make good on promises to hand over to a new generation of leaders, tackle corruption and open up an economy hampered by restrictions dating back to Algeria's post-independence socialism.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 08:33
"Most of the requests were focussed on equipment, although there is some thought about training and assistance in other ways, but that has to be discussed thoroughly," he said.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 12:21
Resignations by JCP, which repeatedly failed to secure a vote of no-confidence against Zeidan, will deepen deadlock in the General National Congress (GNC) parliament, which has made little progress in Libya's transition to democracy.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013 - 09:18
After months of crisis, Islamists and their secular opponents are bargaining over forming a caretaker government, a new constitution is a few penstrokes from completion and a second free election is around the corner.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 07:32
The federalists do not have widespread support for full autonomy, and often appear to use federalism more for leverage against Tripoli, according to analysts, local officials and diplomats.
Friday, March 11, 2011 - 00:00
Latin America's oldest insurgency is at its weakest in decades, although the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, is still capable of high-profile assaults.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - 00:00
The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, known as FARC, is at its weakest moment in decades after the deaths of top commanders and a string of desertions.