"The African Union on Tuesday branded militia targeting Muslims in Central African Republic as 'terrorists' and said they would be treated as enemy combatants, a day after killing a Congolese …
Nine killed in further Central African Republic fighting
"At least nine people died in new clashes over the weekend and on Monday in Central African Republic's capital, Red Cross officials said, as the country marked a year since a rebellion and coup …
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African health workers battle Ebola virus
"Health officials in Guinea battled to contain West Africa’s first outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus as neighbouring Liberia reported its first suspected victims and a traveller returning to Canada …
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Central Africa urges Bangui militias to disarm or face force
"The Central African defence minister has called on all residents of the capital Bangui to hand in any weapons or be considered military targets. Theophile Timangoa asked the population in a statement …
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At least 42 African migrants drown off Yemeni coast
"At least 42 illegal African migrants drowned in the Arabian Sea off the southern coast of Yemen late on Sunday, the defence ministry said on its website. The International Organisation for Migration …
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Red Cross worker killed in Central African Republic
"A Red Cross worker was killed on Saturday in the north of the Central African Republic, amid escalating religious violence that peacekeepers have been powerless to stop." Source: Red Cross worker …
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South Africa, Rwanda expel diplomats in row over Rwandan exiles
"South Africa expelled three Rwandan diplomats it linked to a raid on an exiled Rwandan general's Johannesburg home, and Rwanda has retaliated by ordering out six South African envoys, officials said …
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Marine crisis response force completes Africa mission
"A Spain-based U.S. Marine crisis-response force began its redeployment back to Europe on Sunday after operating for several months in Africa in connection with the conflict in South Sudan, where …
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U.S. Takes Training Role in Africa as Threats Grow and Budgets Shrink
"Across Africa, affiliates of Al Qaeda and other Islamist militants are proving resilient and in some cases expanding their influence, from Nigeria to Libya to Somalia, Western and African …
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U.N. proposes Central African Republic peacekeeping force
"The United Nations on Monday proposed a nearly 12,000-strong peacekeeping force for conflict-ravaged Central African Republic that would have a 'robust mandate' and initially focus on protecting …
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