Africa Situation Reports

Mali: Military Clashes With Tuareg Rebels

The Malian army clashed with National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad rebels near Anefis, a village some 113 kilometers (70 miles) from Kidal, AP reported June 5, citing local officials.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 06:28

Mali: Troops Headed To Rebel-Controlled Kidal

Malian soldiers are en route to Kidal, a rebel-held city in the north, an army spokesman said June 4, AFP reported.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 11:10

South Africa: 2 Shot At Mine

Monday, June 3, 2013 - 07:14

Ethiopia: Thousands Protest Against The Government

Roughly 10,000 people marched in Addis Ababa on June 2 to protest the jailing of opposition leaders, journalists and religious advocates, Reuters reported.
Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 11:46

Sudan: Military Denies Rebels' Claim Of Shooting Down Army Helicopter

Sudanese Justice and Equality Movement rebels claim they shot down a military helicopter and attacked a government convoy May 31 when the army chief of staff visited South Kordofan, Reuters reported.
Friday, May 31, 2013 - 15:45

Nigeria: 3 Suspected Hezbollah Members Arrested

Nigerian officials said May 30 that they had arrested three Lebanese nationals on weapons charges between May 16 and May 28 in the northern Nigerian city of Kano, Reuters reported.
Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 11:35

Ethiopia: African Union To Create Rapid Response Force

The African Union will create a military rapid reaction force, to be known as the African Capacity for Immediate Response to Crises, to handle regional coups, rebellions and wars, African Union Chairman and Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said May 27, Reuters reported.
Monday, May 27, 2013 - 11:48

Ethiopia: U.S. Secretary Of State Visits

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry made his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa on May 25 to attend the summit marking the African Union's 50th anniversary in Addis Ababa, AP reported.
Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 07:06

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