French Defense Minister Says French-Led Intervention in Mali is in its Hardest Phase
Fighting Islamic militants in the Adrar des Ifoghas mountains
Africa
African Forest Elephant Population Down Two Thirds Over Last Decade
Mostly due to poaching for ivory
British Foreign Secretary in Mali to Discuss Political Transition
Fighting still ongoing in France's former colony
Chadian Military Says Mokhtar Belmokhtar Has Been Killed
The Al Qaeda commander organized the attack on an Algerian gas plant in January
Al Qaeda Leader Reportedly Killed by French Airstrike in Mali
Abdelhamid Abou Zeid was one of the leaders of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
French Forces Engaged in Heavy Fighting in Northern Mali
Fighting Islamic militants in mountains
5 Foreign Libertarians Making a Difference Around the Globe
The liberty movement goes international.
Obama's Wars in Africa: 100 Military Personnel in Niger Edition
More boots on the ground in the continent
Al Qaeda Adopting to Use of Drones in Mali
Left list that highlights 22 ways they can try to avoid detection
Russian Government Calls For International Cooperation in Mali
Wants an end to the violence
Skirmishes Break Out in Northern Mali Town of Gao
French and Malian soldiers still battling Islamic militants
Rwandan Army Says it's Holding Over 280 Troops Who Deserted on Island in Lake Kivu
Says the soldiers are undergoing "re-education"
French Troops to Begin Withdrawal From Mali Within Weeks
Despite recent clashes and allegations of abuses committed by government forces
French Government Advises Citizens to Leave Cameroon
Following yesterday's kidnapping of seven French nationals
European Commission Says Mali Facing "Triple Crisis"
Good news has been left wanting recently
Malian Authorities Investigating Alleged Abuses Committed by Government Soldiers
There have been reports of torture and killing
Al Qaeda-Linked Militants Call for Holy War in Mali
Fighting in north Africa changing into guerrilla war
U.S. Officials Warn Kenyans of "Consequences" Following Elections
Candidate wanted by international court over election-related violence
Police Arrest Four Suspected Islamic Militants in France
Have connections with African networks
Chuck Hagel's Farcical Hearings
The Senate Armed Services Committee seems to think that the best defense is a good offense.
Retreating Islamists Still Holding Seven French Hostages in Mali
Complicating matters for the French, who are looking to hand over the operation to an African force
Jihadists Captured in Mali Claim They Were Tortured By Malian Forces
Say they were subjected to a procedure similar to waterboarding
French Foreign Minister Says French Troops Will Leave Mali Soon
Wants to handover to African troops
Kenyan Government Spokesman Threatens International Media
Says "We will set you on fire before you set us on fire."
Nigerian Authorities Testing Ceasefire With Boko Haram
Will consider talk with the Islamist group if a ceasefire can be held for a month
