Deutsche Welle (Germany)
Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 06:15
The Munich Security Conference is convening a meeting in Ethiopia to discuss the fight against extremism, crisis prevention and democracy in Africa. This is the first conference of its kind on the African continent.
Monday, April 4, 2016 - 06:30
The U.S. military says it has carried out a drone strike against a key member of the al-Shabab extremist group in Somalia. Officials accuse the militant of planning at least two deadly attacks in Mogadishu last year.
Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 06:20
Two ministers from Paris visited Ivory Coast within two days of a jihadist attack. An anti-terror unit is being sent to Burkina Faso. So why does France have such a strong interest in the region?
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 - 06:19
An African security expert tells DW that the international community needs to support the Somali government in strengthening its security forces to combat al-Shabab, as weekend attacks in Baidoa claimed dozens of lives.
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 - 06:17
A joint military and counter-terrorism training exercise codenamed Flintlock ended in Thiès, Senegal on Monday. African special forces took part in operations led by the United States.
Monday, February 8, 2016 - 06:39
After falling to al-Shabab militants on Friday, the port city of Marka was recaptured by Somali government troops and African Union (AU) peacekeepers on Saturday, according to Somali officials.
"The Somali forces and AMISOM peacekeepers secured control of Marka again and now the situation has returned to normal," Abdirisak Mohamed, a Somali military official, told the AFP news agency by telephone.
Friday, December 11, 2015 - 06:50
Gunmen have launched an attack on military sites in the capital of Burundi, killing several. The assault comes amid growing turmoil surrounding the president's successful but contested bid for another term in office.
Friday, November 13, 2015 - 06:56
The U.S. has removed sanctions against the West African nation of Liberia, stressing the country's peaceful progress following years of civil war. The economic sanctions have been in place for more than a decade.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 07:06
A London School of Economics analyst discusses the weaknesses of Burundi President Nkurunziza's ultimatum on illegal arms and President Obama's threat of sanctions.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - 06:11
The province of Kunduz has been besieged by the Taliban fighters for weeks now. Afghanistan's security forces can only thwart the insurgents with the help of local militias and foreign assistance.