DW
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - 08:22
EU nations have been training the Malian army so it can meet such security challenges more effectively.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 11:47
A new fleet of drones is set to make its first flight over the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo this week, an area where one rebel group, the M23, was recently defeated, but where many others still operate.
Thursday, November 21, 2013 - 07:42
But with increasing reports of arbitrary arrests and torture, and signs that the generals will not give up their privileges enshrined in the constitution, activists no longer feel they can remain silent.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 08:08
Claudia Gazzani, Libya specialist at the International Crisis Group, is calling for the EU to support more dialogue - an area that the United Nations and other states are also keen to bolster.
Friday, November 15, 2013 - 10:10
Nigerians hope the designation of Islamist militant groups Boko Haram and Ansaru as terrorist organizations by the US will boost security. Others worry about the impact of US counter-terrorism on their daily lives.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 11:40
After pulling out of peace talks, the Democratic Republic of Congo has said it is ready to sign a document formalizing the defeat of the M23 rebels. It accuses mediator Uganda of taking sides.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 11:24
For close to two decades now, oil money has been flowing into Equatorial Guinea's economy, but hopes that poverty could soon be history have not been fulfilled. The country's president rules with an iron hand.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 09:07
Al Qaeda’s North African branch has claimed responsibility for the murder of two French journalists who were abducted in northern Mali. The cell said the killings were to avenge France’s "new crusade" in its old colony.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 08:01
The Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebels have ended an18-month insurgency in one of Africa's deadliest conflict zones. As news spread, it became clear that this was what people had long been hoping for.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 07:53
The M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic Congo has declared its 20-month insurgency to be at an end. The announcement comes shortly after the government had announced victory over the rebels after days of clashes.