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Nigeria Begins 'Massive' Operation against Boko Haram Islamists

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:50:25 +1000

Provinces bordering Cameroon, Chad and Niger focus of offensive.

Mali asks donors for two billion euros to rebuild country

Sat, 11 May 2013 01:56:01 +1000

Mali will ask international donors for nearly two billion euros to help rebuild the country and try to halt a resurgence of al Qaeda-linked Islamists who were driven out of the major northern towns by a French-led offensive.

Niger jails ally of ex-president in graft probe

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:21:03 +1000

Niger jailed a close ally of former president Mamadou Tandja on Monday on suspicion of embezzling some 20 billion CFA francs (25.7 million pounds) as head of the state electricity company, judicial sources said.

'Speed Money' Puts Brakes on India's Retail Growth

Sun, 05 May 2013 16:15:42 +1000

Hong-Kong entrepreneur Ramesh Tainwala spent 18 months operating branded clothing retail stores in India before deciding it was impossible to succeed without paying bribes.

Iran’s Ahmadinejad Hints at Progress on Nuclear Programme

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:36:47 +1000

Iranian leader promises an 'epic' despite Western sanctions.

Iran to Enrich Uranium to 50% to Power Submarines 'If Needed'

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:54:33 +1000

Tehran to press ahead with further uranium enrichment if nuclear-fuelled vessels need it.

Iran's Ahmadinejad to Boost Ties with African Nations

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:05:34 +1000

Ahmadinejad to visit Benin, Niger and Ghana to improve economic and political ties.

Canada Responsible To Stop Citizens Committing Overseas Terrorism, Public Safety Minister Says

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:51:59 +1100

After confirming the remains of two Canadians at the site of Algeria gas plant attack in January, Canadian Public Safety Minister Vic Toews Wednesday said the federal government must prevent its citizens from travelling overseas to commit terrorism.

Exclusive - Petrobras said to auction $5 billion of Nigeria oil assets

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:28:02 +1100

Brazilian oil company Petrobras is to auction off its stakes in Nigerian oil fields to raise cash for domestic projects, a deal that may fetch up to $5 billion (£3.3 billion pounds), sources close to the deal said.

Exclusive: Petrobras said to launch $5 billion Nigerian oil block sale

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:42:03 +1100

Petrobras has launched the auction of its Nigerian oil fields, in a sale that may fetch up to $5 billion, as Brazil's state oil company seeks to raise cash and embarks on a capital spending plan, people close to the matter told Reuters.

Canada Cuts Direct Foreign Humanitarian Aid To China

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:18:29 +1100

As part of slashing $ 377-million international foreign aid, Ottawa government has decided to cut its direct humanitarian aid to Beijing by end of next year.

Canadian’s Body Found At Algerian Gas Plant Attack Site Confirmed; Was He Victim Or Culprit?

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:27:48 +1100

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Monday confirmed a Canadian’s remains were found at the site of Algerian gas plan attack January, but the police department said that it is unable to confirm if the Canadian citizen involved in the attack was a victim or culprit.

Chad says Al Qaeda Commander Killed In Mali, France Cautious

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 20:20:31 +1100

One of al Qaeda's most feared commanders in Africa, Abdelhamid Abou Zeid, has been killed by Chadian forces in northern Mali, Chad's President Idriss Deby said on Friday.

Two Indian Sailors Freed in Nigeria

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 04:25:50 +1100

Six foreign sailors were freed unharmed overnight by pirates who seized them off the coast of Nigeria's oil-producing region nine days ago, police said on Tuesday.

Islamists vs The West: Mali and the New African Battleground [VIDEO]

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:12:59 +1100

IBTimes TV presenter Marverine Cole examines the international response to the crisis in Mali.

Barca extend Etisalat sponsorship deal to June 2017

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:00:03 +1100

Barcelona have extended their sponsorship agreement with Abu Dhabi-based telecommunications group Etisalat by four years to the end of June 2017, the La Liga club said on Monday.

French, Malian forces fight Islamist rebels in Gao

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:49:02 +1100

French and Malian troops fought Islamists on the streets of Gao and a car bomb exploded in Kidal on Thursday, as fighting showed little sign of abating weeks before France plans to start withdrawing some forces.

French, Malian troops secure rebel strongpoint near Gao

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:35:01 +1100

French and Malian troops secured the north Mali town of Bourem on Sunday, tightening their control over areas where Islamist insurgents have been launching guerrilla attacks to harass the French-led military operation.

EU unblocks 250 million euros of aid funds to Mali

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:42:02 +1100

The European Union is set to unblock 250 million euros (213 million pounds) in development aid to Mali frozen after a March 2012 coup allowed Islamist insurgents to seize cities and territory in the north of the desert country.

Gunbattle Rocks Gao After Rebels Surprise French, Malians

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:24:02 +1100

Islamist insurgents launched a surprise raid in the heart of the Malian town of Gao on Sunday, battling French and local troops in a blow to efforts to secure Mali's recaptured north.

France 'Paid $17m Ransom to Al-Qaida in Mali'

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:54:40 +1100

Ex-US ambassador Vicki Huddleston claims four French hostages still held by Salafist kidnappers in Mali.

Mali: Is France’s Operation Serval Anti-Terrorism or Pro-Business?

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:56:22 +1100

Economic interests as much as post-colonial 'friendship' have pushed President Francois Hollande into military intervention.

Mali: Ansar Dine Leader Mohamed Moussa Ag Mouhamed Arrested near Algerian Border

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:02:13 +1100

President Dioncounda Traore to negotiate with MNLA secular separatist Tuareg rebel movement.

Mali: French Warplanes Pound Islamist Camps

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:08:42 +1100

French jets target Islamist bases in Kidal and Tessalit regions after Hollande visit to Mali.

French Planes Pound Islamist Camps In North Mali Desert

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:15:22 +1100

French warplanes pounded Islamist rebel camps in the far north of Mali on Sunday, military sources said, a day after French President Francois Hollande was hailed as a savior during a visit to the West African country.

French President Francois Hollande to Visit Mali

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:16:56 +1100

Reports claim Hollande will meet Mali's interim president Dioncounda Traore in Bamako before visiting Timbuktu.

Nigerian Farmers Lose Shell Oil Spill Court Battle

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:34:52 +1100

Landmark case brought by four farmers claiming pollution of villages in Niger Delta ends in defeat.

French, Malians retake Timbuktu, rebels torch library

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:00:05 +1100

French and Malian troops retook control of Timbuktu, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on Monday after Islamist rebel occupiers fled the ancient Sahara trading town and torched several buildings, including a priceless manuscript library.

French seal off Mali's Timbuktu, rebels torch library

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:14:02 +1100

French and Malian troops on Monday sealed off Timbuktu, a UNESCO World Heritage site, after fleeing Islamist rebel fighters torched several buildings in the ancient Saharan trading town, including a priceless manuscript library.

French, Malian troops hunt fleeing rebels in Timbuktu

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:42:01 +1100

French-backed Malian troops searched through Timbuktu for Islamist rebel fighters on Monday after seizing the airport and surrounding the ancient Saharan trading town in a lightning offensive against al Qaeda-allied fighters in northern Mali.