Lake Chad Countries Agree on Military Task Force Amid Insecurity The countries around Lake Chad in central Africa say they will create a joint task force to combat arms trafficking, terrorism and cross-border attacks as tensions escalate in the region. The conflict in the Central African Republic and the insurgency in northern Nigeria are having a regional impact, pushing refugees, weapons, and violence into neighboring countries. In response, defense and ...
March 18, 2014 - Voice of America