2013-05-23
France-Afrique: Breaking The Ties
[allAfrica]The French army's recent intervention in Mali has sparked fresh debate about the relationship between France and Africa. Some detractors passionately advocate for the abandonment of the long-established France-Afrique1 relations, while others feel that preserving these ties is in Africa's best interest.2013-05-22
Benchmarks Needed To Hold Elections in July
[Bridges Institute]Mali burst onto the international scene in January 2012 when disgruntled fighters returning from Libya renewed their interest in a separate state carved from territory in northern Mali. Their success in destabilizing the north led to a March coup, UN resolutions, the formation of an ECOWAS force, a French intervention, kidnapping and chaos in Amenas, Algeria, internal displacement of more than 204,000 persons, plus refugee flows of more than 200,000 to Mauritania, Burkina Faso and Niger—and tha 2013-05-24
Liberia Pledges U.S.$ 100,000 to Recovery Efforts in Mali
[Heritage]The Government of Liberia(GOL) has announced a contribution of US$100,000.00(One Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) to recovery efforts in the West African State of Mali. The Government of Liberia made the commitment at a one day International Donor Conference for the Development of Mali under the theme: "Together For A New Mali", on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. 2013-05-24
Mali Start World Cup Preps Next Week
[New Times]Group H rivals Mali have summoned twenty three players to start intensive training in France next week ahead of their 2014 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda due June 9 in Bamako. 2013-05-23
World Increasingly Dangerous for Refugees and Migrants
[AI London]Global inaction on human rights is making the world an increasingly dangerous place for refugees and migrants, Amnesty International said today as it launched its annual assessment of the world's human rights. 2013-05-23
Liberia Pledges U.S.$ 100,000 to Recovery Efforts in Mali
[Heritage]The Government of Liberia(GOL) has announced a contribution of US$100,000.00(One Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) to recovery efforts in the West African State of Mali. The Government of Liberia made the commitment at a one day International Donor Conference for the Development of Mali under the theme: "Together For A New Mali", on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. 2013-05-23
African Press Review 22 May 2013
[RFI]SA mining companies reel in shock over workers' pay demands. The rand hits a four-year low. but FW de Clerk is upbeat. Nigeria pays tribute to Chinua Achebe. Hundreds of Kenyan politicians and civil servants may face prosecution. And Ugandan papers under siege by the police. 2013-05-23
Hailemariam - Peace Enforcement Is Necessary in Mali
[ERTA]The Chairman of the African Union and the FDRE Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn made an Interview with The African Report, an international publication dedicated to African affairs, on May 22, 2013. 2013-05-23
Mali Operation - Army Arrests Saboteur Soldiers
[Vanguard]Abuja -THE Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, said, yesterday, that soldiers who leaked information to terrorists about the movement of troops to Mali for AFISMA operations, thereby leading to the ambush and killing of two soldiers along the Okene-Lokoja road, have been arrested and are to face a military court martial. 2013-05-22
EU Kicks Off Mali Donor Conference With Half a Billion
[Deutsche Welle]The European Union has pledged more than half a billion euros to help rebuild Mali after months of conflict. The promise is meant to kick-start an international aid donors' conference in Brussels. 2013-05-22
Billions Pledged to Mali At Brussels Conference
[Deutsche Welle]International donors have pledged more than 3.25 billion euros in aid to help convert the West African state of Mali into a viable nation rather than a terrorist haven. 2013-05-22
International Donors Pledge Aid in Effort to Rebuild Mali
[Deutsche Welle]International donors meeting in Brussels have vowed to help convert the West African state of Mali into a viable nation rather than a terrorist haven. The EU kicked off donations pledging more than half a billion euros. 2013-05-22
Ansar Al-Din Spokesman Surrenders to Nation
[Magharebia]Nouakchott -A spokesman for Malian Islamist group Ansar al-Din surrendered to Mauritanian forces on Saturday (May 18th), near the Mali border. 2013-05-20
Army Withdraws Troops From Mali to Emergency States
[Leadership]The military has withdrawn some troops from Mali to participate in the ongoing operation against the Boko Haram sect in Nigeria. President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in three states last Tuesday. 2013-05-20
Liberia Seeks U.S.Support for Mali Mission
[New Dawn]Liberia has requested the United States' (US') support in the form of protective gear, to enable the deployment of the Liberian platoon that will participate in the peacekeeping operation in Mali. A dispatch from Washington, the United States of America says President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf also sought U.S. support in tackling drug trafficking in the West African Region. 2013-05-20
Nigeria Spends U.S.$45m On Mali Peace, Security
[Vanguard]In the ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability to Mali, the federal government of Nigeria has spent forty five million dollars as its own contribution apart from other forms of humanitarian assistance given by National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). 2013-05-20
Hagel, French Defense Minister Discuss Continued Cooperation
[State Department]Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and French Minister of Defense Jean -Yves Le Drian discuss Mali, NATO, Syria and other issues on May 17 at the Pentagon. 2013-05-20
Local Terror Cells Had Big Plans, Members Confess
[Magharebia]Casablanca -Members of two Nador-based terror cells appeared in a Morocco court for arraignment on Tuesday (May 14th). 2013-05-20
Donor Conference Amasses 3.25 Billion Euros for Rebuilding Mali
[Focac]Brussels -The international donors made a decision to mobilize 3.25 billion euro in supporting Mali's reconstruction, said a press release issue by the European Commission on Wednesday. 2013-05-20
Nigeria Spends U.S.$45 Million On Mali
[Daily Trust]The federal government of Nigeria has spent $45m as its own contribution to the ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability to Mali. |
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