French PM Pledges More Military Support For Sahel To Fight Islamic Insurgents
France’s prime minister, on a visit to Burkina Faso, promised to aid five African countries that are fighting Islamic militants.
ISIS, Al Qaeda In Africa: US Commander Warns Of Collaboration Between AQIM And Islamic State Group
As soldiers assemble in Senegal for U.S.-led counterterrorism training, experts say several factors would prevent complete unity among ISIS and al Qaeda-affiliated groups in North Africa and the Sahel region.
UN Base Attack In Mali: Suspected Islamic Militants Kill 3 Peacekeepers, Injure Dozens
Dozens were injured in the attack that took place Friday following a suicide car bomb blast in the northern town of Kidal.
US Military Seeks To Prepare Africa For Shifting Terror Threat
Cooperation between the U.S. and African nations has increased as ISIS has exploited a power vacuum in Libya, a U.S. commander said.
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UN Police Base Under Attack In Mali's Timbuktu: United Nations
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Germany Military Spending Too Low Amid ISIS Fight, Refugee Crisis, Says Defense Commissioner
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Al Qaeda Group Releases Video Of Swiss Nun Beatrice Stockly Abducted Second Time
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Burkina Faso And Mali To Coordinate Forces After Deadly Attacks
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New Ebola Death In Sierra Leone Leads To Quarantines Of More Than 100 People
The victim, a 22-year-old student, did not present any symptoms when she visited a hospital last week.
Burkina Faso Update: Australian Couple Kidnapped, Reportedly In Hands Of Jihadists
An elderly doctor and his wife who have lived in Djibo since 1972 reportedly were taken hostage near the border with Mali and Niger.
Gunmen Hold Hostages At Hotel In Burkina Faso
Attackers stormed the Splendid Hotel in the African nation's capital, leading to an intense exchange of gunfire with security forces.
Ebola Outbreak Ended? Sierra Leone Death Shows ‘Flare-Up’ Cases Possible After WHO Declared Epidemic Over
The Ebola epidemic is not quite over, with a new case emerging Friday and the World Health Organization warning more cases could occur.
Who Is Lassana Bathily? The Muslim Immigrant Who Saved Jewish Hyper Cacher Customers Talks Racism In France
Lassana Bathily, who shielded patrons of a Jewish supermarket in a walk-in fridge, has been lauded for his actions, yet still faces discrimination.
Who Is Beatrice Stockly? Swiss Missionary Abducted By Mali Gunmen, Again
Beatrice Stockly, a Swiss missionary, was abducted by gunmen at her home in northwest Mali, where she has lived for several years.
Mauritania Seeks Escaped Militant Linked To 2011 Plot To Kill President
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb claimed responsibility for a presidential-assassination plot in a statement posted on jihadi forums.
Who Is Roch Marc Kabore? Burkina Faso's New President Marks Pivotal Moment In Democracy
Roch Marc Kabore was sworn in as president of the African nation Tuesday, succeeding longtime ruler Blaise Compaore.
Mali Signs $1.5 Billion Deal With China Railway Construction
The West African country will renovate a rail line linking its capital of Bamako to the border with neighboring Senegal.
Iran Calls On China To Join The War On The Islamic State Group
"China can significantly help the regional peace and stability by becoming more active in the fight against the Islamic State," an Iranian official says.
Nigeria Joining Anti-ISIS Military Alliance? Buhari Considers Saudi-Led Islamic Coalition Amid Confusion Over New Initiative
Saudi Arabia announced Tuesday a newly formed, 34-nation military alliance to fight ISIS. Nigeria was among the countries named that was caught off guard by the announcement.
Merkel Dismisses US Request For More Military Help Against Islamic State
Der Spiegel reported Defense Secretary Ashton Carter had sent a letter asking for a bigger military contribution from Germany.
US Asks Germany For More Military Help In Fight Against ISIS
Germany already has agreed to provide six reconnaissance jets, refueling aircraft, a frigate and as many as 1,200 troops, but it has not planned any airstrikes.
Mecca Hajj Stampede Death Toll Is 2,411, Three Times Figure Reported By Saudi Government
The Saudi government has not updated its initial figure of 769 casualties since the incident occurred in September.
'Worldwide' Travel Alert Update: Africa's Struggling Tourism Industry Slams Obama Administration
International arrivals in Africa have already dropped 6 percent this year, including 5 percent for sub-Saharan Africa.
ISIS Spreading In Africa? Islamic State Fighters Grew To Thousands In East And West Regions Of The Continent, US Command Says
The Islamic State militant group has about 2,000 fighters in Libya, up from just 200 in February, the U.S. Africa Command said.
Paris Climate Change Summit Live Stream: World Leaders Discuss Global Approach On Opening Day Of COP21 [PHOTOS]
The leaders of China and the U.S. emphasized that climate change will only be solved if developed and developing nations can find ways to work in partnership.
UN Peacekeeping Base In Northern Mali Attacked By Gunmen
Gunmen attacked and fired rockets at a U.N. peacekeeping base in Kidal in northern Mali Saturday, killing two soldiers and a civilian, the UN force said.
Paris Terror Attacks Mastermind Abdelhamid Abaaoud Planned More Attacks On Jews, Schools
Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the man behind the Nov. 13 Paris attacks, boasted of easily entering Europe as a refugee and mocked the EU's open-border policy, according to a report.
Germany To Step Up Fight Against Islamic State After French Appeal
The decision to commit military personnel and hardware is a shift for Germany, which has resisted such direct involvement in the conflict.
Mali Terrorist Attack Update: Terror Suspects Detained In Relation To Bamako Hotel Siege And Attack
Two people have been taken into custody because of their suspected association with the recent terrorist attack in Mali.
Refugee Crisis In Germany: Amid High Security Threats, Merkel Continues To Uphold Open-Arms Policy
German Chancellor Angela Merkel continues to defend her open-arms policy, while Poland requests a review of the EU's quota plan in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris.
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