The French army has “neutralised” 200 jihadist fighters in the Sahel over the last year, Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian says in an interview to be published tomorrow. Peace talks between Mali’s government and rebels
Algeria prepares for deterioration of conditions in the Sahel
Algeria is preparing for worst-case scenarios, due to the deterioration of conditions in the Sahel. Mounting concerns over border security led Algeria to toughen its stance towards illegal immigrants. But more than just refugees try
African Union Peace and Security Commission Welcomes Important Role of Algeria
The African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, Smail Chergui, hailed Tuesday in Oran, the major role of Algeria for the Malian reconciliation. “I want to express the gratitude of the AU Peace and Security
Algeria for Self-Determination Referendum in Western Sahara Under UN Aegis
Prime Minister of Algeria, Abdelmalek Sellal, voiced his country’s support to a referendum on self-determination for the Saharawi people under the supervision of the United Nations, reaffirming that Algeria’s position towards the decolonization process in
Tuareg rebels, Mali govt end Algiers negotiations without a settlement
Representatives of the Tuareg rebels and the government of Mali dissolved their negotiations in Algiers without reaching a settlement. Meanwhile, the violence continues. For an entire week, representatives of the Malian government and Tuareg rebels
EU remains committed in pursuit to a lasting peace agreement in Mali
The European Union “will remain committed” to the process of talks in Algiers with the various Malian groups to reach a lasting peace agreement in Mali, Chairman of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy said