Guinea-Bissau Military Junta Steps Down, Hands Power To Transitional Government
On Wednesday, a military junta that seized power in Guinea-Bissau last month formally agreed to step down.
Somalia: African Union Troops Close In On Al Shabab Camp
Somali and African Union forces successfully expelled al-Shabab militants from villages around the rebel stronghold of Afgoye, but caused thousands of refugees to flee.
Domestic Violence Is Biggest Security Threat To Women Of West Africa: Report
A report issued Tuesday from the International Rescue Committee finds that in countries recovering from war in West Africa, domestic violence is the biggest threat to women's safety.
