France to buy American drones for Mali operation

Two of America’s medium-altitude Reaper drones will be sold to France as backup for the country’s operations against Islamist rebels in Mali.

May 18, 2013 01:35

International community pledges €3.25bn to rebuild Mali as conflict rages on

International donors have pledged €3.25bn to rebuild Mali as fighting against Islamist militants continues in the north. France intervened in Mali in January and has 1,000 troops there, raising fears of a drawn-out battle against insurgency.

May 15, 2013 04:43

Libyan gunmen keep hold of ministries to ensure ban on Gaddafi-era officials from govt

Libya passed a law banning officials who served under deposed leader Muammar Gaddafi from working in the new administration. Gunmen, however, have refused to give up control of two ministries in the capital even as lawmakers capitulated to their demands.

May 06, 2013 02:50

Pentagon leaning on Chinese satellite for Africa Command communications

On the heels of a new presidential resolution for US government agencies to avoid Chinese IT hardware over security concerns, the Pentagon has sparked outcry by disclosing its lease of bandwidth from a Chinese satellite.

April 30, 2013 23:29

New database reveals China’s ‘secret’ aid to Africa

Economic development researchers have unveiled a database revealing details of China’s financial aid to Africa. The information bank dispels previous assumptions that Beijing is focusing solely on resource extraction and big infrastructure projects.

April 30, 2013 06:26

Butchery in Nigeria: At least 185 killed as army battles Islamists

A northeastern Nigerian town turned into a slaughterhouse as a battle between government troops and Islamist militants left at least 185 dead. Heavily-armed extremists used locals as human shields while soldiers set residential quarters on fire.

April 21, 2013 22:22