Boko Haram’s Shadow Over Chad Economy // Ombre de Boko Haram sur l’économie du Tchad
Though Chad has so far been spared from an attack by Boko Haram, the...
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UN Officials Urge Vigilance, Transparency As Elections Near In Burundi //Fonctionnaires De L’ONU Exhorte La Vigilance, Transparence Comme Elections rès Au Burundi
Noting the current stability in Burundi’s security situation, two United Nations officials briefing the Security Council today urged vigilance, but expressed confidence that the Government...
UN Voice Concerns over Mass Rape in Darfur // Voix de l’ONU porte sur les viols massifs au Darfour,
The African Union-United Nations hybrid mission in Darfur (UNAMID) has expressed its “deep concern” about allegations circulating in local media over the mass rape...
Boko Haram Attack Town, French-Owned Factory In North-East Nigeria // Boko Haram Attaque Ville, Usine Français Appartenant Au Nord-Est Nigéria
Suspected Boko Haram gunmen launched a series of attacks in Nigeria’s restive northeast on Tuesday, opening fire on troops in one town before raiding a...
Edgar Lungu, Zambia’s Ruling Party’s Secretary-General, Has Been Reinstated Amid of Violence // Edgar Lungu, Zambie Décision Secrétaire Général Du Parti, A été Rétabli Au Milieu De La Violen
Acting President Scott, born in Zambia to British parents, reverses decision to fire party’s secretary amid violence. Edgar Lungu, Zambia’s ruling party’s secretary-general, has...
After 13years of September 9/11 ; World Trade Center Open To Public //Après 13Years De Septembre 9/11 ; World Trade Center Ouverte Au Public
Thirteen years after the 9/11 terrorist attack, the resurrected World Trade Center is again opening for business — marking an emotional milestone for both New...
Nigeria’s Northeast May Soon Fall Into Boko Haram Hands // Nord-est Du Nigéria Peut Bientôt Tomber Dans Les Mains De Boko Haram
If the Federal Government will not add extra efforts, in the next three months, the three North-East states will not be in existence By Rafiu...
Boko Haram Suspected After Suicide Blast, Prison Break In Nigeria // Boko Haram soupçonnés Après Que Explosion Suicide, Prison Break Au Nigeria
An image grab made on October 31 from a video obtained by AFP shows the leader of Boko Haram Abubakar Shekau (Centre) delivering a speech....
Fighting In Eastern Libya Sets Oil Tanker On Fire // Combats Dans L’est Libyen Ensembles Pétrolier En Feu
Libya’s army spokesman says an oil tanker caught fire amid fierce fighting between pro-government forces and Islamist militias in the central district of the eastern...
Protesters Reject The Coup plotters ; Burkina People Calls For Democracy // Manifestants Rejettent Les Putschistes ; Burkina Personnes Réclame De La Démocratie
Burkina Faso’s military vowed to install a unity government after tightening its control over the west African nation, firing tear gas and shots in the...
Crimes Against Journalists: Egyptian Media Under Attack // Crimes Contre Les Journalistes : Les Médias Egyptiens Sous Attaque
By Anne-Marie Bissada In honour of the first anniversary of the killing of French journalists, Ghislaine...
OVER 210 KILLED IN FIGHTING OVER LIBYA’S BENGHAZI // PLUS DE 210 TUÉS DANS DES COMBATS AU-DESSUS DE BENGHAZI DE LA LIBYE
At least 210 people were killed in fighting in Libya’s eastern city of Benghazi since troops loyal to the country’s elected government launched an attempt...
Military Coup In Burkina Faso Amid of Civil Disobedience // Coup d’État militaire au Burkina Faso, Au Milieu De La Désobéissance Civile
Burkina Faso’s army has announced the dissolution of the country’s National Assembly and the establishment of a new transitional governing body after nearly two days...
French Soldier killed 20 Islamists in Mali // Soldat Français Tué 20 Islamistes Au Mali
France said on Wednesday a French soldier and about 20 Islamist militants were killed during a fierce clash in northern Mali near the Algerian border...
Guy Scott Has Been Named Interim President ; First white leader in 20Years // Guy Scott A été Nommé Président Par Intérim ; Premier Dirigeant Blanc En 20Years
Zambia has appointed Guy Scott to be its interim leader until an election can be held, making him the continent’s first white head of state...
UN Commission New Building in Addisa Ababa // Au Nouveau Bâtiment De L’ONU Conseil A Addisa-Abeba
The United Nations is “better placed to deliver better results,” declared Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, as a new office facility was inaugurated today at the...
Student Saboteurs To be Tried By Military Courts: Egypt PM // Saboteurs De L’étudiant A être Jugé Par Des Tribunaux Militaires : Egypte PM
Schoolchildren and university students accused of sabotaging educational facilities will be tried by military courts under a new law issued on Monday. The law also...
Amid Scandals, President Jonathan seek Re-election // Amids De Scandales, Le Président Jonathan Se Représenter
Not many presidents could survive three multi-billion dollar government oil corruption scandals and a wave of cold-blooded killings and kidnappings of civilians by Islamist militants...
UN Actions Are Undermine In Congo DR Conflict Violence // Actions De L’ONU Sont Miner Dans La Violence De Conflits Congo DR
Amid continuing flare-ups of deadly violence and a tenuous humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the head of the United Nations...
13 Boys and 17 girls Abducted In Northeast Nigeria By Boko Haram
Around 30 adolescents, some of them girls aged as young as 11 have been abducted in northeast Nigeria over the weekend. The kidnapping is suspected...