France Deploys Armored Cars, Ground Troops to Mali
President Hollande says more troops will be deployed until regional powers can take over.
Africa
France to Put Down Mali Unrest in “Matter of Weeks”
French military intervention appears to have driven insurgents into the desert.
Hollande Doctrine? France Leads from Behind in Mali
France intervenes in Mali to solve a problem of its own making.
Sudans Agree to Demilitarize Disputed Border Area
The two Sudans agree to set up a buffer in the region where most of their oil is produced.
After Revolution, Tunisians Call for Dictator’s Return
High unemployment and lawlessness makes Tunisians yearn for the old regime.
Egypt Accepts Islamist Charter, Opposition Seeks Unity
Opposition groups move toward forming one political party after losing the referendum.
Despite Judges Boycott, Egypt Votes on New Constitution
Egyptians vote in the first round of a constitutional referendum.
France Urges Mali Intervention After Premier Resigns
France reiterates the need for intervention after Mali’s premier is forced out of office.
Clashes Between Morsi’s Opponents, Supporters Kill Five
Five die in bloody clashes in Cairo between opponents and supporters of the president’s.
Egypt’s Morsi Doesn’t Bend to Protesters on Referendum
The ruling Muslim Brotherhood is confident that its new constitution will pass.
Islamist President’s Power Grab Alarms Egypt’s Liberals
Opposition activists accuse the Muslim Brotherhood of erecting a new dictatorship.
CIA Recognized Benghazi Terrorist Attack Day After
CIA chief David Petraeus told lawmakers after the attack in Libya that it had been terrorism.
Algeria Reportedly On Board With Mali Intervention
Algeria is wary of intervention in Mali but also worried about the Islamic insurgency there.
France Deploys Spy Drones in Mali, Plans Intervention
France takes the first step toward military intervention in West Africa.
United States Rush to Counter Libyan Terrorist Threat
The United States plan to build an elite Libyan force to tackle the country’s terrorist problem.