Mali

  • Apr 18, 2013
  • 7 min read

Ethnic tension colours long-term Mauritania outlook

The place of ethnic tensions in Mali's civil war raises questions about how multi-ethnic...

Mauritania
  • Apr 15, 2013
  • 2 min read

Chad move signals UN's Mali security dilemma

Deby yesterday stated that he will continue withdrawing troops from northern Mali, where they...

Mali
  • Apr 9, 2013
  • 7 min read

French 'exit' raises pressure over Mali transition

French troops began a major operation north of Gao on April 7. Paris had earlier this year stated...

Mali
  • Mar 26, 2013
  • 2 min read

Dim prospects for Mali elections without French troops

The interim Malian prime minister yesterday reasserted his government's determination to hold...

Mali
  • Feb 27, 2013
  • 7 min read

Mali faces severe pre-election reconciliation problems

Tuareg-Arab clashes took place in northern Mali on February 23 as France said its own...

Mali
  • Feb 12, 2013
  • 7 min read

Bamako politics are still key to northern Mali crisis

Rival Malian army units clashed in the capital Bamako on February 9-10, for the first time since...

Mali
  • Feb 4, 2013
  • 2 min read

Niger's state can probably manage any 'Mali effect'

Niger has confirmed that French troops are guarding its northern Arlit uranium mine, it was...

Niger
  • Jan 31, 2013
  • 2 min read

Political issues loom as Mali crisis enters new phase

France today cautiously welcomed a possible UN-controlled stabilisation force for Mali.

Mali