The Kenyan government has dismissed a hostage ultimatum from Al-Shabaab. The Somali insurgents are threatening to kill kidnapped Kenyans, unless … Go to resource »
A portion of Mali's Ansar Dine rebel group has broken away to form its own movement, and is expressing a willingness to seek a negotiated solution … Go to resource »
As fighting escalates, authorities are confronted by the question of how to protect civilians? VOA's Anne Look has more from Bamako. Go to resource »
A total of 37 foreign hostages from eight different countries, along with 11 Algerian workers, were killed in last week's attack on a gas facility … Go to resource »
Human rights activist Mohamed Larbi Zitout talks to Al Jazeera about the aftermath of the hostage crisis in Algeria. Go to resource »
French and African leaders have called on other world powers to provide funding and logistical support in the battle for Mali. A coalition of Islamic … Go to resource »
Algeria's hostage crisis has been brought to an end - but it has come at a high price. Twenty-three hostages were killed, at least seven on the … Go to resource »
VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye talks to VOA's Idrissa Fall, in Mali, about the Malian army re-taking control of the central town of … Go to resource »
Islamist rebels in Mali have seized control of a small town from government forces, despite the military intervention by France. Reports say the … Go to resource »
Negotiations are set to open tomorrow in Gabon's capital to try to find a peaceful solution to the month-long rebellion in the Central African … Go to resource »
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