France, Sahel nations vow to step up anti-jihadist fight France and its five partner nations in the Sahel region of West Africa pledged on Monday to bolster their efforts against jihadists waging an increasingly deadly insurgency, while urging the United States to keep its troops engaged in the region's anti-terror fight.

Libyan rivals to sign ceasefire deal in Moscow Both sides in Libya's conflict are expected on Monday in Moscow to sign an agreement on the terms of a ceasefire which went into effect over the weekend, ending nine months of fighting after weeks of international diplomacy.

Germany warns of 'second Syria' as EU hosts Libya PM EU leaders met the head of Libya's UN-recognised government Wednesday as they scramble to contain the escalating crisis there, with Germany warning the country could deteriorate into a "second Syria".

UNSC presidency – 'golden chance' for Việt Nam: Deputy PM

Việt Nam’s assumption of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s non-permanent membership for the 2020-21 tenure and the UNSC’s presidency in January 2020 is a valuable opportunity for the country to contribute constructively and responsibly to the international community’s common affairs.

UN special envoy 'angry' at foreign meddling in Libya The United Nations special envoy to Libya has said he was "angry" at foreign interference in the war-torn country, saying Libyans have "suffered enough."

UN meets today on Libya at Russia's request

The UN Security Council will meet behind closed doors on Monday about the situation in Libya, as Turkish troops begun deploying to the country in a bid to shore up the

Việt Nam begins presidency of UN Security Council

Việt Nam began activities in its capacity as President of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) at the UN headquarters in New York on Thursday (local time), marking the start of the country’s UNSC non-permanent membership for a two-year term.

It’s time to translate Europe’s and Asia’s power into a real partnership

The EU newly - appointed High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Josep Borrell issued an op-ed on the occasion of ASIA-EUROPE Summit on December 15 and 16.

Turkey's Erdogan meets Libyan leader as regional tensions rise Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj in Istanbul on Sunday, just days after the Turkish leader said he was ready to send troops into Libya if requested by Tripoli.

71 killed in Niger military camp: defence ministry Hundreds of jihadists attacked a Niger military camp near the border with Mali with shelling and mortars, killing 71 soldiers, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.