The USA: Washington calls on Rwanda and the DRC to de-escalate
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who separately spoke with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and the DRC Head of State Félix Tshisekedi by
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AFRICA NEWS
Explosions in 3 Malian cities amid jihadist attacks
The cities of Kidal, Gao and Menaka in northern Mali were hit by simultaneous attacks on Monday against military camps housing international forces,
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France says its forces kill 50 Islamic extremists in Mali
France’s defense minister says French military forces fighting Islamic extremists in West Africa « put away » more than 50 jihadists in a recent operation
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Nigeria to investigate the shooting of protesters in Lagos
The shootings of peaceful protesters in Nigeria last week will be investigated by a judicial committee, an official announced Tuesday, as some seek
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UN Condemns Killing of People Taking To Streets in Nigeria
The UN has strongly condemned the use of « excessive and disproportionate » force by Nigerian armed forces on people taking to the streets to
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Mali releases 180 jihadists in likely prisoner exchange
Malian authorities have released 180 Islamic extremists from a prison in the capital and flown them to the country’s north, an official confirmed
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