France Deploys Armored Cars, Ground Troops to Mali
President Hollande says more troops will be deployed until regional powers can take over.
Sub-Saharan 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.
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.
North, South Sudan Agree Terms of Oil Transfer Deal
South Sudan accepts a fee for oil exports through the north, but hopes China will pay.
Why There Won’t Be an African Spring
A “spring” is more a Western anticipation and less an African reality.
South Sudan Wants More Money from Beijing
The government in Juba complains that Chinese promises of aid aren’t being kept.
South Sudan Wants China to Pick Sides in Dispute
South Sudan, a major Chinese oil trading partner, says Beijing’s foreign policy failing.
Sudan Mobilizes Army as South Claims Key Oilfields
South Sudan takes possession of a strategic town near the border with the north.
Sudan Confiscates Southern Oil, What Will China Do?
China, dependent on Sudanese oil, might be caught in the crossfire of new tension.
India Able to Offset Chinese Influence in Africa
India could team up with other BRIC nations or champion democracy and human rights in conjunction with the West.
The Hydro Power Boom That Will Power Africa
Africa’s economic prospects are getting brighter as countries work to boost their hydroelectric production.
Somalia’s Al Shabaab a Persistent Foe
The radical Islamist movement will not be defeated through military means alone.