Mali
West African private media ownership curbs are easing
The long history of military dictatorship in the region has resulted in state domination of the...
West AfricaDiscord will likely impede new Malian government
Interim President Dioncounda Traore reappointed his controversial prime minister, Cheick Modibo...
MaliThe spread of West African radical Islamism is limited
The recent rise of violent Islamist groups in Nigeria, northern Mali and Mauritania could raise...
West AfricaPressure for civilian rule in Mali may increase
Interim President Dioncounda Traore is expected back in Bamako later today, after receiving...
MaliMomentum will grow steadily for Mali intervention
Pressure has increased for an international peace support intervention in Mali. On July 5 and...
MaliA Mali military 'solution' remains far off
The UN Security Council (UNSC) yesterday issued a further resolution on Mali's...
MaliIslamists may struggle to retain recent Mali gains
Islamist armed group Ansar al-Din yesterday stated that they have full control over 'Azawad', the...
MaliFranco-Algerian relations will remain close but uneasy
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Algerian independence in July, the French electorate has chosen...
France
