Jean-Pierre Lacroix

Headlines

US Praises Sudan Counter-Terror Efforts

The United States on Thursday praised Sudan's efforts in fighting terrorism ahead of a decision expected in October on...

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US Urges UN Sanctions Over DR Congo Violence, Election Delays

The United States on Tuesday threatened sanctions against the Democratic Republic of Congo if elections are not held...

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Why Are Sahel Countries Deploying An Anti-Jihad Force?

France has asked the UN Security Council to authorise the deployment of a five-nation African military force to fight...

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Suspected Jihadists Wreck Mali Primary School

Suspected Islamic extremists have wrecked a primary school in central Mali out of hostility to Western-style education,...

News

UN To Honour Two Ghanaian Peacekeepers Posthumously

Two fallen peacekeepers from Ghana will be honoured at the United Nations Headquarters on Wednesday, 24 May, to mark...

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UN To Deploy ‘rapid Intervention Force’ In Central Mali

A rapid intervention force of Senegalese troops will soon be deployed in central Mali, which has seen an increase in...

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Fifth UN Peacekeeper Found Dead After C. Africa Attack

Another UN peacekeeper has been found dead in the Central African Republic, bringing to five the toll from an attack...

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UN Peacekeeping Chief Defends Cost of Missions

United Nations peacekeeping missions, under threat from budget cuts if Washington's promise to slash its UN spending...

International

Security Situation In Mali Remains Worrying Despite Progress

The security situation in Mali “remains worrying” despite recent troop deployments and some progress on the...