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Monday, September 23, 2013 - 09:15
Mozambican President Armando Guebuza has set up a commission of military experts to discuss defence and security matters with the country's main opposition party, the former rebel movement Renamo.
Monday, September 23, 2013 - 07:38
Kenya's security forces have freed most of the hostages in Westgate Mall, and are in "full control" of all the floors in the building, according to the cabinet secretary of the country's interior ministry, Joseph Ole Lenku.
Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 09:41
Mali on Thursday, September 19, inaugurates Ibrahim Boubacar Keita as president in a return to democratically-elected government. The country's rebound demonstrates what can happen when the international community unites in a common cause - in this case a French intervention, strongly supported by the United States, the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) and the African Union.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 13:59
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced a contribution of more than $1.2 million toward counterterrorism initiatives aimed at strengthening border security and judicial systems in North Africa and the Sahel.
Monday, August 26, 2013 - 08:03
Abuja — The leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, may have died a traumatic death.That was the picture security forces painted at the weekend. From the vast forests of Sambisa, Borno State, where he was reportedly shot and sustained injuries in June during a raid on his hideout by military forces, he was said to have been taken to Mali for treatment by the Boko Haram top hierarchy.
Friday, August 23, 2013 - 07:17
The U.S. Department of State has designated Mohamed Lahbous as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) under an executive order that targets those linked to terrorism.
Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 08:00
The United States Nigeria Bi-National Commission has agreed on a strategy for dealing with the insurgency that is crippling the country.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 07:07
The National Defence minister, Cândido Pereira dos Santos Van-Dúnem, over the last weekend said to the press that Angola has the potential to have, in the coming years, a military industry that enables a gradual reduction of importations and create jobs for Angolan citizens.
Monday, August 19, 2013 - 11:35
ECOWAS set to meet in Banjul, the Gambia, for a three day meeting aimed at scaling back the proliferation of small arms in West Africa
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 15:17
Tunisian Foreign Minister Othman Jarandi wrapped up his two-day visit to Algeria on Wednesday (August 7th) with agreements to enhance security co-ordination.