Cameroon sends troops to Nigeria border to tackle Boko Haram
By Bate Felix DAKAR (Reuters) - Cameroon has deployed some 1,000 troops and armoured vehicles to its border region with Nigeria as it steps up its military presence to counter...
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Abductions seen as just one factor in coming Nigeria election
ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's last-minute decision to cancel his first visit to the village where Islamist rebels abducted more than 200 schoolgirls has sharpened criticism of his...
Struggle for resources at root of Central Africa religious violence
BANGUI (Reuters) - Mariam watched in horror as militiamen burst through the gate of her home in Central African Republic's capital Bangui and demanded her husband say whether he was...
Al Qaeda says hostages in North Africa alive, open to talks
DAKAR (Reuters) - Eight hostages, including five from France, being held by al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) are safe, the Islamist group said in a statement posted on...
Al Qaeda says hostages in North Africa alive, open to talks
DAKAR (Reuters) - Eight European hostages, including five from France, being held by al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) are safe, the Islamist group said in a statement posted...
Guinea to hold polls with or without opposition: minister
CONAKRY (Reuters) - Guinea will hold long-delayed parliamentary elections this year, to conclude its transition to civilian rule, with or without the participation of the country's main opposition coalition, a...
Guinea opposition abandons vote talks, threatens protests
CONAKRY (Reuters) - Guinea's opposition leaders on Tuesday abandoned talks with the government and threatened to resume street protests, accusing the president's camp of disrespecting the terms of a planned...
France, Africa seeks support for regional Mali force
ABIDJAN/NIONO, Mali (Reuters) - France and West African leaders called on Saturday on other world powers to commit money and logistical support for African armies readying their troops to join...
French troops bring relief, business to central Mali town
SARAKALA, Mali (Reuters) - Early this week, Koura Coulibaly was ready to pack her bags and abandon Sarakala, a small village in central Mali. Three days into an offensive by...
French troops bring relief, business to central Mali town
SARAKALA, Mali (Reuters) - Early this week, Koura Coulibaly was ready to pack her bags and abandon Sarakala, a small village in central Mali. Three days into an offensive by...