April, 2016

• 15 April

  Western Sahara separatists warn UN of return to violence

  The separatist leader of Western Sahara has warned the United Nations of a return to armed conflict in the north African territory unless pressure is put on Morocco to fully restore a UN mission there. Polisario Front leader Mohammad Abdulaziz delivered the warning in a letter to UN Secretary-General Ban …

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• 15 April

  Cameroon, Nigeria troops rescue over 1000 along border

  A joint clearance operation by Cameroon and Nigeria forces along the border of the two countries has rescued more than 1 200 people held hostage by the Boko Haram. More than 20 alleged Boko Haram terrorists have been killed during the exercise. Three Boko Haram commanders were killed.

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• 13 April

  Egypt's Sisi explains decision to give Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia

  Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi addressed the controversy over Egypt’s handing over of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia in a meeting with representatives of social, political and media groups, saying that the islands were Saudi according to official documents. El-Sisi called for the meeting Wednesday following a heated public …

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• 13 April

  US military delegation in Cairo for counter-terrorism talks

  A U.S. military delegation arrived in Cairo Tuesday for talks with Egyptian officials on means to boost joint military cooperation to counter the growing threat of terrorism and violent extremism in the region, Youm7 reported. The delegation is headed by Alexander Mark Laskaris; Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement …

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• 13 April

  US airstrikes in Somalia hit al-Shabaab

  A Pentagon spokesperson says the US conducted airstrikes on Monday and Tuesday in Somalia that killed an estimated 12 militants affiliated with the al-Shabaab Islamic extremist group. The spokesperson, Navy Captain Jeff Davis, said the targeted militants posed an imminent threat to US personnel who were assisting Somali government forces …

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• 13 April

  50 states, organisations discuss support for Libya

  Around 50 countries and international organisations met in Tunis on Tuesday to discuss “international support” for a new unity government in neighbouring Libya. The one-day meeting sponsored by the United Nations and Great Britain aims to allow representatives of the UN-backed authority to outline its priorities to rebuild the country’s …

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• 13 April

  South Sudan clashes resume

  South Sudan’s security officials have arrested and severely beaten 16 members of the rebels’ publicity team, days before the expected arrival of rebel leader Riek Machar, a spokesperson for the rebels said on Tuesday. The arrests of the rebel workers was “irresponsible,” said William Ezekiel, a spokesperson for the rebels’ …

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• 13 April

  Italian FM visits Libya

  Italy’s foreign minister arrived in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, on Tuesday in a show of support for a UN-backed unity government that Western nations hope can unite the oil-rich country and lead the fight against a powerful Islamic State affiliate. Paolo Gentiloni is the first European official to visit Libya …

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• 13 April

  Germany to send 650 troops to Mali to relieve France

  Germany will send up to 650 soldiers to Mali, Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday, to provide some relief to France in its global fight against the Islamic State jihadists. Von der Leyen made the announcement hours before German Chancellor Angela Merkel travels to Paris to meet President …

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• 13 April

  French soldiers die in Mali convoy blast

  The lead vehicle of a convoy struck a land mine laid by extremists in northern Mali, killing three French soldiers in the deadliest single incident for the former colonizer’s forces in three years, officials said on Wednesday. About 60 vehicles were approaching the far northern town of Tessalit when the …

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