January, 2017

• 16 January

  Africa-France summit to tackle security issues

  The ministerial meeting of Foreign Affairs ministers of France and Africa kicked on Friday in Bamako, one day prior to the 27th Summit Africa-France which will focus on issues on security, peace and economic opportunities in Africa. During the summit, in which more than 40 heads of state and governments …

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• 16 January

  Libya forces retake Benghazi district

  General Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army on Monday retook a district in Benghazi from Islamist militants after a clash that killed nine soldiers in two days, a military source said. “We now control the district of Abu Sneib” in the southwest of the city, a commanding officer in Haftar’s army …

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• 16 January

  Egypt, Algeria FMs discuss Libya situation

  Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stressed during a meeting with his Algerian counterpart Ramtane Lamamra on the sidelines of the Paris Peace Conference on Sunday the importance of implementing the UN-brokered Skhirat agreement of 2015 as the cornerstone to restore stability in war-torn Libya, which shares borders with both countries. …

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• 16 January

  Algeria reiterates support to Mali's reconciliation

  Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal said on Saturday in Bamako Algeria is willing to accompany Mali in the phase of the implementation of the Peace and Reconciliation Agreement. “I would like to reiterate Algeria’s willingness to continue to support the timely implementation process of peace agreement,” said Sellal, who is …

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• 16 January

  Hollande in Mali: Africa, France face same threat

  French President Francois Hollande said on Friday that those battling jihad in Africa and the Middle East were like France part of “the same fight” against extremism. Hollande spoke ahead of a summit with African leaders in Mali with the fight against extremists, the struggle to improve governance and the …

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• 16 January

  South Sudan claims mandate has expired for more UN troops

  South Sudan’s government is claiming that the UN Security Council mandate has expired to send a new contingent of 4 000 peacekeepers to boost the existing force. Minister of Information Michael Makuei told the Associated Press that December 15 was the expiration date for the deployment of peacekeepers to bolster …

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• 16 January

  Burundi to withdraw troops from AU Somalia mission

  Burundi on Monday began the process of withdrawing its troops from the African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) due to a dispute with the EU over the payment of wages. Amisom salaries are paid by the EU but have not been received in Bujumbura for months as European diplomats seek …

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• 16 January

  US delivers two more patrols boats to Tunisia

  unisia’s army on Monday received two American patrol boats as part of a deal concluded with the United States to help battle terrorism and illegal migration. Tunisia has suffered from a wave of jihadist violence since the 2011 revolt that ousted longtime dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, which has …

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• 12 January

  Egypt reiterates support for Libyan parties dialogue

  Egyptian President Abdelfatah Al-Sisi asserted Thursday on his country’s position and support for the unity and stability of Libya, including respect to the will of its people who has close ties with the Egyptian people throughout history.

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• 12 January

  Egyptian FM, German vice chancellor discuss regional issues

  Egypt’s foreign minister Sameh Shoukry discussed on Thursday with Germany’s vice chancellor Sigmar Gabriel the latest economic and social developments in Egypt and the region, according to a statement by the Egyptian foreign ministry. Shoukry, who started a two-day visit to Germany on Wednesday, shared with Sigmar updates on economic …

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