Malian man deported to Africa after prison release
12 days ago
He was charged along with two other men in December 2009 with agreeing to transport cocaine through West Africa in an effort to support al-Qaida and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.
US puts bounties on West African terror suspects
16 days ago
The United States is for the first time offering rewards for tips on the whereabouts of the leaders of four West African terrorist groups.
Burkina Faso soldiers in Mali worry about defense
24 days ago
"Insufficient night vision capabilities and radio communications with the Malian army for coordination," are among the issues, the report turned in to the head of the African-led mission in Mali...
'Britain's Obama' urges ties with West Africa
31 days ago
Umunna said that while West Africa's high growth rate is well-known, he was struck by just how different Nigeria seemed today compared to his last visit, which occurred during a time of military...
Iranian and Nigerian guilty of smuggling arms
37 days ago
The shipment was bound for Gambia in West Africa, said authorities.
UK's Hague visits Mali for political talks
107 days ago
He also will meet Monday with the commander of the African-led intervention force and the deputy commander of the European Union training mission to the Malian armed forces.
Officials: France in Mali until at least July
111 days ago
Three French officials say French forces will remain in the West African country of Mali at least until July amid fiercer-than-expected resistance from Islamic extremists, despite official...
Commentary: Mali needs more than a military response
126 days ago
Mali, at the crossroads of Arab North Africa and black West Africa, tends to be one of too many places in the world where we Americans remain blissfully ignorant until a military or other emergency.
Intl organizations to meet on Mali's future
135 days ago
Topics will include deploying African troops to Mali, where French forces, with Malian military help, are trying to wrest control of the country's vast northern part from jihadists.
Kofi Annan tackles drug trafficking in West Africa
139 days ago
"Left unchecked, illegal drug trafficking could compromise the encouraging progress that West African nations have made in strengthening democracy and promoting human and economic development.
