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Egypt resolved to fight terrorism, “external support”

Egypt decreed a state of emergency in north and central Sinai for the next three months following the terrorist attack at El-Arish checkpoint that killed 30 soldiers and imposed a curfew from 5:00 pm to 7:00 am.The government also declared a three-day period of mourning. After a meeting with the Supreme Council of the Armed […]

Malian authorities cancel defense agreements with France

Mali’s ruling junta announced Monday night that it was breaking off defense agreements with France and its European partners, a further sign of deteriorating relations between Bamako and its former allies in the fight against jihadists. Making good on a threat that has been waved for months, the military-dominated authorities who came to power by […]

Burundi: Main opposition picks presidential flagbearer

Burundi’s main opposition party, the National Congress for Liberty, known by its French acronym CNL, on Sunday picked the current chairman of the National Assembly, Agathon Rwasa, as its candidate in the presidential election in May.   The 65-year-old candidate fought in Burundi’s civil war, as did current President Pierre Nkurunziza.   “As we are […]