Mali

  • Feb 4, 2013
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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
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Political issues loom as Mali crisis enters new phase

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

Mali
  • Jan 30, 2013
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Cameron's Sahel responses will face opposing pressures

Cameron today visits Algeria, where he is meeting Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal to discuss...

United Kingdom
  • Jan 29, 2013
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West Africa braces for potential Mali conflict fallout

The continuing French-led offensive is dispersing rebels from northern Mali's populated areas....

West Africa
  • Jan 25, 2013
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Tuareg move reveals residual space for Mali talks

A leading figure in Ansar Dine -- the Islamist armed group comprising mainly ethnic Tuareg Malian...

Mali
  • Jan 22, 2013
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France's Mali aims may have a narrow time window

West African heads of state met with representatives from European, North American and other...

Mali
  • Jan 21, 2013
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Algerian hostage crisis ups Sahara-Sahel focus

Algerian security forces on January 19 ended the hostage standoff at the In Amenas gas facility...

Algeria
  • Jan 15, 2013
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Mali strikes raise varying regional fallout risks

The UN Secretary-General yesterday welcomed responses to Mali's assistance request.

West Africa