Al-Shabaab Attack on Us Drone Military Base Thwarted
Al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabaab militants on Monday stormed the Ballidogle American special forces military base roughly 100 kilometers northwest of Mogadishu using vehicle bombs followed by sporadic gunfire from fighters, according to Somalia's state media.
The attack...
Senegal President Pardons Jailed Mayor
The former mayor of Senegal’s capital Dakar was pardoned by President Macky Sall in a decree issued Sunday. The move comes after a meeting between the president and top religious leaders in the country.
In...
Armed Attacks Kill 10 in Burkina Faso
At least 10 people, including a soldier, were killed in two terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso, state media reported Sunday.
An unidentified group of motorcyclists carried out an armed attack Saturday on the Dungeon village...
Libya: 8 Mercenaries Linked to Haftar Killed
Eight mercenaries linked to forces loyal to military commander Khalifa Haftar have been killed, said Libya’s internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) on Thursday.
The mercenaries were working for a Russian firm called the...
East African Bloc Seeks to Spur Demand for Local Textiles
An East African bloc’s decision to promote the wearing of locally made attire and annual exhibits in the member states will help the garments gain popularity, said experts.
The optimism follows the East Africa Community’s...
Hard-Hatted Zimbabwean Women Take up ‘Tough’ Jobs
She pushes a concrete-laden wheelbarrow with the agility of a teenager. Yet at 37 years of age, Mirirai Shambare, a holder of a teaching qualification, has never worked in a classroom since she graduated...
Nigeria: Explosives Kill 7 on Northeastern Highway
At least seven civilians were killed when a car ran over explosive devices planted on a highway in northeastern Nigeria, according to eyewitnesses and police sources.
A commercial car hit the improvised explosive devices (IEDs)...
Somalia: Bombing Targeting Turkish Vehicle Injures 2
At least two people were injured in a bomb attack targeting a Turkish education body’s vehicle in Somalia’s capital on Thursday, police said.
An improvised explosive device (IED) targeted a bullet proof vehicle carrying Turkish...
Sierra Leone: Many Feared Dead After Building Collapses
At least 50 people are missing and feared dead after a three-story building under construction collapsed Wednesday in Bo, Sierra Leone’s second largest city.
Assistant Inspector General of Police Saidu Kamara told Sierra Leone’s Radio...
Algeria Sentences Ex-President’s Brother to 15 Years
Said Bouteflika, the brother of Algeria's deposed president, has been sentenced to 15 years in jail after a two-day trial. He was a key figure among Algeria's leadership until President Abdelaziz Bouteflika was forced...
