The security crisis in Africa’s western Sahel region has entered a dangerous new phase with the recent attacks in Mali by al Qaeda–linked militant groups and Tuareg separatists.

Africa is trying to move past decades of economic strain by strengthening cooperation between neighbors, with Zimbabwe and Botswana now planning to allow passport-free travel using only national ID cards.

The sharp tone of Khaled Haftar’s statements were widely seen as a direct challenge to the path his brother Saddam Haftar is pursuing with the American side.

Despite Africa's geographical distance from the war waged by the U.S. and “Israel” on Iran since February 28, its repercussions extend far beyond the region, reaching Africa both directly and indirectly.

Authorities in Mauritania are once again under growing criticism over slavery, with activists accusing the government of failing to tackle the problem while using the courts and security forces to target campaigners fighting for emancipation.