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Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 07:25
Somalia army, along with African union forces have taken over Al Shabab held areas in lower Shabelle region after the militants withdrew from the town.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 07:17
President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged Kenyans to forge a united front against problems facing the country.
Friday, March 27, 2015 - 06:17
Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, the Chairperson of the African Union, made a statement encouraging universal adoption of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction.
Thursday, March 19, 2015 - 08:29
The Government of Japan has donated USD 3.24 million to the African Union Peace Fund to support AU efforts to help eliminate Ebola Virus Disease in West Africa. Ambassador Suzuki stated that Japan attaches great importance to its relationship with Africa and appreciates the crucial role of the AU in promoting peace, security and stability in the continent.
Friday, March 13, 2015 - 07:18
On 13 March, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission will inaugurate the multinational maritime coordination centre (MMCC) for a maritime zone known as Pilot Zone E.Pilot Zone E is considered the most dangerous maritime zone in West Africa, and stronger protection efforts are needed in this area, which encompasses Benin, Niger, Nigeria and Togo.
Friday, March 6, 2015 - 05:17
The Nigeria military said segments of society including the media are deliberately playing down the operational successes achieved by Nigerian troops in the fight against insurgents.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - 06:57
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ramtane Lamamra reiterated Monday in Geneva his call for the launch of negotiations to completely eliminate nuclear weapons as part of a phased program and according to a timetable leading to a Convention opposable to all.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - 06:53
The parliamentary committee on the National Economy of Uganda last week rejected a request from the army to borrow $170m (Shs 470bn) to procure sophisticated military equipment.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - 06:33
The upcoming IT Leaders Africa Summit will explore the mechanisms companies could use to ensure a secure information-processing environment. The event, which is in its sixth year, is scheduled for March 18 and 19 at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg.
Monday, February 2, 2015 - 07:48
The Somali government made limited progress in 2014 in protecting civilians from abusive armed forces in the country's long conflict, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2015.