Côte d’Ivoire: France is attacking military sites

French soldiers in Ivory Coast are attacking Abidjan’s military sites.

French army takes control of Abidjan airport-video

This is a video by the French ministry of defense about the occupation of Abidjan airport in Ivory Coast during the night between 2 and 3 April 2011.

Côte d'Ivoire: French troops attack civilians

French military personnel has attacked civilians in Abidjan, economic capital of Côte d’Ivoire.

Côte d'Ivoire: French army fights against Gbagbo

The French army (Force Licorne) bombarded since last night and today with heavy artillery the Camp AGBAN until 6h AM in Abidjan.

Libya: rebels tries to control Brega

Rebel forces fought with troops loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for the third straight day in and around the key oil town of Brega on Sunday, as foreign air strikes continued to rain down on the regime’s soldiers.

Côte d'Ivoire army chief holed up at SA envoy's home

Côte d’Ivoire’s army chief of staff, General Philippe Mangou, is still holed up at the residence of the South African ambassador in Abidjan, a foreign affairs spokesperson said on Friday.

Libya: press conference LIVE now

Live press conference held in Benghazi, Libya with UN envoy.

Cote d'Ivoire: risks for human rights catastrophe

Violence has escalated as the Republican Forces loyal to Alassane Ouattara advance in the west and centre of the country. Côte d’Ivoire civilians are at immediate risk of massive human rights violations Amnesty International warned today, as forces loyal to Alassane Ouattara reach the country’s commercial capital Abidjan. “Abidjan is on the brink of a […]

Libya: latest updates

Latest updates from Libya.

Libya: explosions heard in Tripoli

Nine loud explosions have rocked Gaddafi’s hometown Sirte last night, AFP reports.