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Malian man deported to Africa after prison release

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

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

"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

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

The shipment was bound for Gambia in West Africa, said authorities.

UK's Hague visits Mali for political talks

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

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

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

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

"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.

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Gunmen attack central prison in Niger's capital

Analysts have long warned that the disparate radical groups in the band of countries at the...

WASHINGTON: Gay rights cases could trail Obama in Africa

Gay rights cases could trail Obama in Africa

TIMBUKTU, Mali: Burkina Faso soldiers in Mali worry about defense

African soldiers in the fabled city of Timbuktu worry their equipment, training and...

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South Africa: Mandela taken to hospital

South Africans expressed hope that Mandela would recover from his latest setback.

Oluwa (Many Rains Ago) (feat. Letta Mbulu) (African Theme) Song Lyrics, Music Video

Letta Mbulu) (African Theme)" appears on the following albums:

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Akissi is a French-language comic about the adventures of a little West African girl, now...

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Nelson Mandela in Serious But Stable Condition

Nelson Mandela Hospitalized: Former South African President in 'Serious But Stable Condition'

Mandela in 'serious' condition in hospital

At the time, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) assured the public Mandela was "in good...

South Africa: Mandela Taken to Hospital

South Africans expressed hope that Mandela would recover from his latest setback.