France urging US to continue support for fight against jihadis in Mali
At least 24 members of the Malian security forces were killed and 29 wounded in a predawn attack by jihadis on motorcycles. France’s Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly will go to Washington this week to secure continued US support for the fight against Islamist extremists in the Sahel. Ends intro Jihadis have used northern Mali […]
Cote d’Ivoire tests Africa’s possible first coronavirus victim
What could be Africa’s first case of coronavirus Cote d’Ivoire authorities are testing a 34-year-old woman who came in on a flight from Beijing. The flu-like virus has killed at least 56 people in China and cases have spread to at least 46 countries. ends intro Ivorean authorities believe the woman, whom they have not […]
Nkurunziza given special status for when he steps down
A special role has been created for Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza when he steps down in May. The ruling party says Evariste Ndayishimiye will be the candidate to succeed Nkurunziza who has been at the helm for 15 years. ends intro Pierre Nkurunziza, who put down bloody protests when he unconstitutionally contested for a third […]