Sub-Saharan Africa to See Prosperity At Last?
Economic growth and stock markets are up while government debts and poverty are down.
Sub-Saharan Africa
France Urges Libya’s Neighbors to Help Suppress Islamists
Foreign minister Laurent Fabius calls on West African countries to tackle the Islamist threat.
French, Nigerien Forces Kill Islamist Uranium Mine Bombers
French special forces participate in an anti-terrorist operation a day after a French uranium mine was targeted.
France Seeks Tuareg Inclusion to Malian Government’s Chagrin
Mali’s central government would rather flush the separatists out before July’s election.
France Won’t Pull Troops Out of Mali Before Year’s End
President François Hollande says hundreds of troops will remain in France’s former colony.
Sudan, South Sudan Reach Deal to Resume Oil Exports
The two Sudans agree to withdraw their troops from the border and resume oil exports.
Defense Chief: France to Leave Mali Once Security Restored
France won’t withdraw from Mali until “the liberation of the whole country is complete.”
France Stays Longer in Mali, Tuareg Join Fight
France continues to battle Islamists in Mali with the support of Tuareg secessionists.
Chadian Soldiers Killed in North Mali Battle
Driven out of the cities and towns, Mali’s Islamists keep up the fight in the desert north.
Central Africa, Barometer of Multipolarity
African power struggles are becoming less ideological in a multipolar world.
Britain Pledges Troops to Mali Mission, Niger Opens Airspace
The United Kingdom steps up its support for the French intervention in Mali.
France, Mali Secure Timbuktu, America Expands Support
French and Malian forces drive the rebels back as the United States pledge more help.
Rebels’ Resolve Wavers As France Pushes North in Mali
Driven out of another stronghold by French forces, a split emerged among Mali’s Islamists.
Chadian Forces Arrive in Mali, America “Dragging Its Feet”
As West African troops pour into Mali, the United States are reluctant to get involved.
French Mali Intervention Carries Regional Implications
As West African troops arrive in Mali, terrorist take hostages at an Algerian gas plant.