Burundi Confusion reigns in Burundi over success of coup attempt Locals run for cover on the deserted streets of the Burundi capital. Clashes which erupted overnight between troops loyal to the president and those 14/05/2015
Burundi Celebrations in Burundi as army general attempts coup against president Demonstrations had been taking place for weeks over the president's plans to run for a third five-year term 13/05/2015
Burundi Burundi journalist describes 'atmosphere of joy' A Burundi journalist has told euronews that there is an “atmosphere of joy” in the streets, after a general claimed to have deposed President Pierre 13/05/2015
Burundi Army general announces ousting of Burundi's president Demonstrations had been taking place for weeks over the president's plans to run for a third five-year term 13/05/2015
Burundi Army general attempts coup against Burundi's president Burundi army general Godefroid Niyombare says he has dismissed President Pierre Nkurunziza 13/05/2015
Iraq Iraqi forces '72 hours' away from centre of ISIL-held Tikrit Iraqi military officials say they expect to reach the centre of Tikrit in 72 hours. Backed by their mainly Shi’ite militia allies, forces have been 14/03/2015
Nigeria Boko Haram on the run as Nigerian army retakes Baga Under the combined pressure of forces from Chad, Cameroon and Nigeria Islamic extremists Boko Haram are not having things all their own way. The 14/03/2015
Europe News Defence experts cool on Juncker's EU army scheme European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker’s call for an EU army has been widely dismissed by defence experts. At a time, when several 09/03/2015
Iraq Iraq intensifies assault on ISIL stronghold, Tikrit A 30,000-strong force of Iraqi soldiers and Shi'ite militiamen intensifies its assault on ISIL stronghold and Saddam Hussein's former hometown, Tikrit. 04/03/2015
Ukraine Locals brace for Ukraine troops to take back Vuhlehirsk Ten kilometers from Debaltseve lies the small town of Vuhlehirsk captured by rebels earlier this month. Local residents now believe the Ukrainian 16/02/2015
Syria Kobani remains key battleground for ISIL as Kurds push the militants out Peshmurga fighters are continuing their assault to retake the Syrian town of Kobani from ISIL fighters, but the Islamic extremists are making the 06/01/2015
Afghanistan Last group of French soldiers leaves Afghanistan The final group of French troops in Afghanistan have marked the end of their mission with a transition ceremony after NATO combat operations ended 31/12/2014