2012-05-17
Terrorists and Uncertainty Flourish in North
[RNW Africa]
There's been no peace in northern Mali since Tuareg rebels took control of the area and declared independence earlier this year. Radical Muslim fighters came in their wake and introduced Islamic law. Meanwhile, terrorists from all over the world are reportedly coming to Mali. Yet no one really has a hold on the region.2012-05-16
Journalists Accuse Military Authorities of Tapping Their Telephones
[MFWA]
Accra -
Journalists in Mali are accusing the military authorities of illegally tapping their telephones as a means of silencing critical opinion in the country. 2012-05-16
Journalists Accuse Military of Tapping Their Telephones
[MFWA]
Journalists in Mali are accusing the military authorities of illegally tapping their telephones as a means of silencing critical opinion in the country. 2012-05-16
Students Vandalise Radio Kayira
[MFWA]
Accra -
Police in Bamako, the capital of Mali, on April 30, 2012 foiled attempts by angry students, who are members of the Association of Malian Pupils and Students, from burning down Radio Kayira, a privately-owned radio station located in Koutiala, a town 400km from the capital. 2012-05-16
Migration, Militias, Coups and Climate Change
[AlertNet]
The world is suddenly paying attention to the oft-ignored North African country of Mali, as it is racked by its most recent in a long string of crises: a coup d'etat. 2012-05-16
Worst Human Rights Situation in 50 Years
[AI London]
Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by fighting in northern Mali and dozens have been subjected to arbitrary detention, extra-judicial executions or sexual violence including rape, Amnesty International said today. 2012-05-15
Post Match Reaction - Ahly Versus Stade Malien
[CAF]
Post Match Reaction - Ahly v Stade Malien 2012-05-15
Journalist Detained By State Security Over Document
[CPJ]
2012, intelligence agents in the capital Bamako summoned editor Biram Fall of the private biweekly Le Prétoire for interrogation, according to local news reports and Agence France-Presse. 2012-05-15
Abou Treika Leads Ahly Into Champions League Mini-Phase
[CAF]
In a thriller at the Cairo Military Academy Stadium, Egyptian star player Mohamed Abou Treika grabbed a second half hat-trick to give Al Ahly a 3-1 victory over Mali's Stade Malien and pave way for a place in the Orange CAF Champions' League group stage. 2012-05-15
Sunshine Stars Through to Champions League Mini-League Phase
[CAF]
Nigerian clubside Sunshine Stars booked their place in the Orange CAF Champions League mini-league phase after defeating the visiting Djoliba of Mali 1-0 at home in Ijebu Ode, Nigeria. The two sides played a 1-1 draw in the first leg match a fortnight ago in Bamako, Mali. 2012-05-14
U.S. State Department On Political and Security Situation
[State Department]
STATEMENT BY Victoria Nuland, Spokesperson, United States Department of State: 2012-05-14
ECOWAS Military Chiefs to Meet Over Mali and Bissau Troop Deployment
[Daily Observer]
A one-day meeting of the Ecowas Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) will take place , Monday, 14th May, 2012 in Abuja to consider modalities for the deployment of troops to Guinea Bissau and Mali as part of the region's response to the increased security challenges in the region. 2012-05-14
All Hope Is Not Lost - Oulai Jean-Paul
[CAF]
In spite of their three goals deficit conceded in the away match in Morocco, Real of Bamako midfielder Ivorian born Jean Paul Hilaire is optimistic about the return game against WAC of Casablanca. The fate of the Malian club in the Confederation Cup depends on a large score victory against an experienced Moroccan team that was finalist in the last Champions League. 2012-05-14
We Can Cause an Upset - Stade Malien Manager Karim
[CAF]
Malian outfit Stade Malien will take a 1-0 lead into the second leg of the 1/8th Orange CAF Champions League match against Al Ahly on Monday at the Military Academy Stadium. Stade Malien's Ghanaian manager Abdul Razak Karim believes his charges can produce a major upset and oust Al Ahly. Karim spoke to Cafonline.com after the team's arrival in Cairo. 2012-05-14
We Are Going for a Win to Take us Through - Pedro Brany
[CAF]
Egypt's Al Ahly record 6 times winners of the Champions League are looking to reverse their first leg 1-0 defeat when they entertain Stade Malien of Mali this Monday in the Orange CAF Champions League 1/8th finals return leg. The Egyptian side will be thinking of victory and passage to the groups stage when they meet Stade Malien at Cairo's International Stadium according to team coach Pedro Barny. Pedro spoke to Cafonline.com ahead of Al Ahly encounter with the Malian 2012-05-10
Gao Hospital Operational Again
[ICRC]
Access to health care is a major challenge for people in northern Mali affected by armed violence. In Gao the hospital is operational again thanks to the efforts of the ICRC, which among other things has delivered surgical supplies. 2012-05-11
U.S. Appreciates Jammeh's Role in Bissau, Mali Crises
[Daily Observer]
The Gambian leader has been strong and played a critical role in moving forward concretely what can be done in Guinea Bissau and Mali crises and the United States of America does appreciate his wisdom and his own experience in this region, says the US ambassador to The Gambia. 2012-05-11
President Ouattara Met With His Nigerian Counterpart Over the Crises in Guinea-Bissau and Mali
[U.S. Embassy Abidjan]
According to a report in Fraternite Matin (p. 6), President Ouattara and his Nigerian counterpart, Goodluck Jonathan, have decided to send a mission to Guinea-Bissau and Mali in an attempt to help resolve the crisis unfolding in the two West African countries. The decision was taken yesterday in Abidjan after a meeting between the two leaders, reports the paper. 2012-05-10
More Detailed Data 'Needed to Tackle Hunger'
[SciDev.Net]
Using data from national household surveys could lead to a more accurate identification of malnourished people and more effective action to achieve the Millennium Development Goal on hunger, according to a Malian scientist. 2012-05-09
Children Suffering From Triple Disaster, Warns Unicef
[UN News]
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is warning of grave violations of child rights in northern Mali, where they are confronted not just by the food crisis in the wider Sahel region but also by displacement and the effect of an armed rebellion. |
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