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Mali military operation reaches final phase
France’s President Francois Hollande has said his country's forces are engaged in the "final phase" of the fight against militants in northern Mali. Francois Hollande...
Hamadi Jebali resigns as Tunisia PM after failing to reach agreement on forming a new government
Tunisia’s Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali has resigned after failing to reach agreement on forming a new government. Hamadi Jebali had been trying to form a...
Seven French tourists kidnapped by gunmen in Cameroon
Seven French tourists, including four children, have been kidnapped by gunmen in Cameroon, near the border with Nigeria, French President Francois Hollande has said. Francois...
Six foreign workers abducted in Nigeria
At least six foreign workers have been seized and a security guard shot dead by gunmen who attacked a construction company site in Bauchi,...
Mali: Heavy gunfire in northern town of Gao after suicide bombings
A heavy gunfire is being exchanged between Malian troops and suspected Islamist militants on the streets of Gao in northern Mali. The clashes began near...
Being Mandela: Nelson Mandela’s granddaughters star in COZI TV reality show
Swati Dlamini and Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway, Nelson Mandela's granddaughters, are set to star in a reality television programme called Being Mandela. Swati Dlamini and Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway...
Chokri Belaid funeral attended by thousands in Tunis
Thousands of people have attended the funeral of Tunisian opposition leader Chokri Belaid, who was killed on Wednesday by a gunman who fled on...
Nigeria polio shootings kill 12 people in Kano
Twelve people, including polio vaccinators, have been killed in two shootings at health centres in northern Nigeria. In the first attack in Kano four polio...
Chokri Belaid assassination sparks violent reactions in Tunisia
The assassination of Tunisian opposition leader Chokri Belaid outside his home this morning has prompted violent protests in Tunisia. Relatives say Chokri Belaid was shot...
Chokri Belaid shot dead outside his home in Tunis
Tunisian opposition leader Chokri Belaid has been shot dead outside his home in the capital, Tunis, his brother and officials say. They say that Chokri...
French jets bomb northern Mali
French jets have carried out air strikes in Mali's far north as they try to secure the final rebel stronghold of Kidal after a...
Francois Hollande hailed in Timbuktu
France's President Francois Hollande is visiting Mali, three weeks after French-led troops launched an offensive to oust Islamist rebels from the country's north. Francois Hollande...
Francois Hollande to visit Mali
President Francois Hollande is to visit Mali, where three weeks of targeted French air strikes have forced Islamist militants to retreat. France’s President Francois Hollande...
Mali: French forces take Kidal, the last rebel town
French-led troops have entered Kidal in the north of Mali, the last major town they have yet to secure in their drive against Islamist...
French-led troops take control of Timbuktu airport in Mali
French-led troops in Mali have taken control of the airport in the key northern city of Timbuktu, French military officials say. The troops encountered no...
Mali: French-led troops target Timbuktu
French-led forces in Mali are advancing on the key northern city of Timbuktu, as they press on with their offensive against Islamist rebels. On Saturday...
French troops take control of Gao in northern Mali
French-led troops in Mali have taken control of the northern town of Gao, France’s defence ministry has said. Town of Gao was previously a stronghold...
15,000 crocodiles escape from Rakwena Crocodile Farm in South Africa
About 15,000 crocodiles have reportedly escaped from the Rakwena Crocodile Farm in South Africa's far north amid heavy rains and flooding. The owner was forced...
Mali: French troops seize towns Diabaly and Douentza from militant Islamists
French and Malian troops have seized the key towns of Diabaly and Douentza from militant Islamists, France’s defence minister has said. French warplanes have bombed...
Algeria hostage takers came from Mali
Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal has said the 32 militants who took dozens of people hostage at In Amenas gas plant had "come from northern Mali". As...
Algeria hostage death toll rises to 48
At least 48 hostages are now thought to have died in a four-day siege at In Amenas gas facility in Algeria, as reports say...
Algeria kidnappers taken alive at In Amenas gas facility
Five suspected members of the Islamist group which held foreign and local workers hostage at In Amenas gas plant in Algeria have been arrested,...
Emir of Kano al-Haji Ado Bayero convoy attacked by gunmen
Gunmen have attacked the convoy of prominent Nigerian religious leader, Emir of Kano al-Haji Ado Bayero. The emir survived, but his driver and two guards...
France urges Africans to take up baton in Mali
West African leaders have been told they must be involved in the military offensive to drive Islamist insurgents out of Mali. French Foreign Minister Laurent...
Algeria hostage crisis ended with 11 Islamist militants and 7 hostages killed
Algerian military operation has been ended at In Amenas gas facility in the Sahara desert killing 11 Islamist militants after they killed 7 hostages,...
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