France urges sanctions against anyone hindering peace in Mali
France is ready to name and punish those standing in the way of peace in Mali. The United Nations Security Council hears how Islamist fighters operating in the region have made Mali the most dangerous peacekeeping operation on the planet. ends intro Seven months ago, the UN Security Council established a sanctions regime allowing the […]
Algeria declares three days of official mourning after plane crash
Algeria’s announced three days of official mourning of the deaths of 257 people killed in a military airplane crash near the capital. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is amon world leaders who have sent their condolences following the disaster. ends intro Algerian authorities are examining exactly why the giant Illyushin military transporter crashed shortly after […]