In total, more than 1,000 migrants have been caught up in the operations in the past two weeks.

Prior to this repositioning, there were 1,100 troops stationed in the West African nation.

Developments in Gabon following the coup are being closely monitored with concern not only in Central Africa but also around the world.

There were no immediate details of any casualties.

France pulled out its troops from its former colony amid rising hostility following the takeover by Captain Ibrahim Traore in September 2022.

Suspect responsible for murder of about 12 people, local media reports

Egypt has not stopped exporting electricity to Jordan or Sudan despite the recent power load-shedding crisis in the country over the past two months

Africa, like many parts of the world, has been diligently working towards reducing infant mortality rates

Heavy gunfight followed car bomb blast in newly liberated small town of Nur Dugle; Defense Ministry says attack repulsed

Neither Touadera nor the official gave details about the plan or a timeline.

Local officials report that Timbuktu has been under a jihadist blockade since late August.

Ali Bongo can travel overseas if he wishes to carry out his medical check-up, says military leader

At least 15 cases reported in western part of country, says Health Ministry

Esther Lungu jointly charged with four others

France is contending with a surge of discontent in its former African colonies, where coups in Mali and Burkina Faso have led to the withdrawal of its forces from these nations.

These fatalities have raised the total number of casualties caused by the security forces since June 2022 to 30

“We march on with the Nairobi declaration,” said Ruto, bringing the three-day conference to a close.

Oil exploration often begins with the promise of economic growth but it rarely happens

CAF terminated its biggest broadcast rights deal and provoked a likely legal fight with Qatar-based beIN Media Group

Mondher Ounissi, Ennahda’s vice president, Abdel Karim Harouni, head of party’s Shura Council, taken into custody

Summit in Nairobi results in unanimous decision to prolong mission aimed at bringing peace to eastern DRC

This ban reinforces the prohibition of a planned opposition rally demanding a swift return to civilian rule

‘The federal government has not shown enough commitment to tackling the impact of petrol subsidy,’ says labor leader

Around 24.7 million people, or half of Sudan’s population, are now in need of humanitarian aid and protection, IOM says