Mark Caldwell
Thursday, March 24, 2016 - 06:24
EUTM Mali is based in the south of Mali which is considered relatively safe compared to the troubled north, which is where the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) is based.
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.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - 07:10
Nigeria goes to the polls this weekend. President Goodluck Jonathan (right) is pitted against ex-military ruler Muhammadu Buhari (left) in a nation troubled by chronic insurgency and fears of political violence.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 06:31
China is now the world’s third biggest arms exporter after the US and Russia according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Sudan, Morocco and Algeria are China's main clients in Africa.
Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 07:16
Gambia on Wednesday marked 50 years since gaining independence from Britain. But critics say the anniversary is being tainted by allegations of human rights abuses committed by Yahya Jammeh’s regime.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 10:16
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is condemning what it terms "the targeted killings of civilians based on their ethnic origins and nationality" in a town in Unity state.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 - 07:18
M23 rebels on Tuesday (27.08.2013) resumed attacks on the Congolese army according to local media in eastern DRC. The army, backed by a UN special brigade, is seeking to bring peace to the volatile region.