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FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012 file photo, fighters from Islamist group Ansar Dine leave after performing a public amputation, severing the hand of a young man found guilty of stealing rice, in Timbuktu, Mali. France is moving surveillance drones to western Africa amid rising concerns that an al-Qaida offshoot and its allies who control northeast Mali represent a major threat to French interests abroad and possibly at home. With six French hostages held by Islamic militants in the region, France is facing a delicate task, but has garnered support from other Western powers including the United States to keep Mali from becoming a new launchpad for global terrorism.
Africa   France   Photos   Politics   Wikipedia: Mali		  Independent online (SA) 
Mali seeks French help against extremists
Bamako - Mali asked for military help from France after residents of the strategic northern town of Konna said Islamist rebels drove out the Malian army on Thursday, the fiercest fighting since... (photo: AP)
In this Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 photo, Islamist commanders instruct 13-year-old fighter Abdullahi to man a pickup-mounted machine gun, during a meeting with an AP journalist, in Douentza, Mali. Islamists in northern Mali have recruited and paid for as many as 1,000 children from rural towns and villages devastated by poverty and hunger.
France   Islamists in Mali   Mali   Photos   President   Wikipedia: 2012–present Northern Mali conflict		  CBC 
Mali asks France for help against extremists
Mali's president on Thursday asked France for help countering an offensive by extremist groups who control the northern half of the country and are heading south. France's UN ambassador, Gerard Araud,... (photo: AP)
Ivory Coast's new national soccer team coach Sven-Goran Eriksson, right, holds a press conference with Ivory Coast Football Federation president Jacques Anouma to name his provisional 30-man World Cup squad, at federation headquarters in Abidjan, Ivory Coast Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Eriksson says Ivory Coast cannot rely solely on goals from striker Didier Drogba at the World Cup.  BBC News 
The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejects Anouma case
Fifa executive committee member Jacques Anouma has failed to win an interim ruling to become a Confederation of African Football presidential candidate against incumbent Issa Hayatou. The Court of... (photo: AP)
Ivory Coast   Photos   Soccer   Sports   Wikipedia: Confederation of African Football
In this photo taken, Thursday, Sept.13, 2012. A staff member wears a T-shirt bearing the name of Google Africa, in Lagos, Nigeria. With all its cutting-edge technology, Google Inc. has turned back to the text message in its efforts to break into Nigeria’s booming economy. The search engine has started a service in Nigeria, as well as Ghana and Kenya, allowing mobile phone users to access emails through text messaging. That comes as the company’s office in Lagos has begun working with small business owners in this nation of more than 160 million people.  News24 
Google launches election tracker tool
Cape Town - Google has launched a platform that promises to change the way citizens participate in election processes. The internet giant launched a Kenya Elections Hub where voters, campaigners and... (photo: AP / Sunday Alamba)
Africa   Google   Photos   Technology   Wikipedia: Kenya
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Fighters from Islamist group Ansar Dine stand guard during the handover of a Swiss female hostage for transport by helicopter to neighboring Burkina Faso, at a designated rendezvous point in the desert outside Timbuktu, Mali Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Business Insider
Al-Qaeda Advances From Mali Stronghold
Saudi Arabia defies international protests with beheading of Sri Lankan maid Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor to sing at Obama second presidential inauguration US... (photo: AP)
Al Qaeda   Conflict   Mali   Photos   Wikipedia: Tuareg rebellion (2012)
Eliminatoire de la coupe de monde 2010 zone Afrique. Après de 2 ans de suspension le Togo a retrouvé son stade de Kegue. Match opposant le Togo au Maroc. Emmanuel Adebayor Goal
Tottenham confirm Adebayor will represent Togo at Africa Cup of Nations
Spurs' 28-year-old striker has decided to come out of his self-imposed exile and represent his country, but hinted at a disagreement with Andre Villas-Boas over his... (photo: WN / Eteh)
Photos   Soccer   Sports   Togo   Wikipedia: Emmanuel Adebayor
View of a Safecon fule station at Lumley in Freetown. 10th January, 2012. Herald Tribune
Sierra Leone stricken by fuel shortage
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone - A fuel shortage has hit Sierra Leone, causing rationing and long lines at gas stations and hampering the movement of vehicles and goods in the... (photo: WN / John Sahid)
Africa   Economy   Freetown   Photos   Wikipedia: Sierra Leone
Senegal's Henry Camara, left, celebrates the third goal with team mate Issa Ba during the African Nations Cup quater final soccer match between Guinea and Senegal at Alexandria's Border Guard Stadium, Egypt Friday Feb. 3, 2006. Senegal won 3-2. BBC News
Alain Giresse installed as the new coach of Senegal
Former France international Alain Giresse has been handed the role of reviving the fortunes of Senegal after being named coach of the national side. The 60-year-old has... (photo: AP / Ariel Schalit)
Alain Giresse   Photos   Senegal   Teammanager   Wikipedia: Alain Giresse
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Director Chad Lowe points to photographers as he arrives for the premiere of "Beautiful Ohio," Friday night, Nov. 10, 2006, in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. The film stars William Hurt, Rita Wilson, Michelle Trachtenberg. (AP Photo/Mark J.   Chad Lowe Gets Golden Globes Shoutout From Lena Dunham The Inquisitr
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Palestinians hold slogans which read in Arabic "Oh free people, remove the blockade for us" (L) during a protest against the Egyptian decision to close the smuggling tunnels along the Gaza-Egypt border in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip on October 1, 2012. Since last month, Egyptian military have destroyed about 30 tunnels and blocked more which were used for smuggling to and from the Gaza Strip. The tunnels are a vital lifeline for supplies of food, clothes, building materials and fuel into the impoverished Palestinian territory subjected to an Israeli blockade since 2006.Photo by Ahmed Deeb / WN Egyptian movie star: 'Arabs are not terrorists' CNN
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II declares games opened during the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Summer Games at the Olympic Stadium in London, Friday, July 27, 2012. Year in Review: 2012's Biggest Moments (Photos) The Examiner
Travel Africa
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, addresses a high-level meeting on the development needs of Africa: "State of Implementation of Various Commitments, Challenges and the Way Forward." A Trail of Bullet Casings Leads From Africa’s Wars to Iran The New York Times
South African President Jacob Zuma seen before a meeting held at Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. South Africa's polygamist president has apologized to the nation after being criticized for having an extramarital affair that resulted in a daughter born in October. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam) South Africa president prefers people over pets Herald Tribune
Ghana President John Dramani Mahama, center, waves to supporters during a rally celebrating his victory in Friday's presidential elections, in Accra, Ghana, Monday, Dec. 10, 2010. Ghana's opposition met on Monday to discuss whether to accept the results of the recent presidential election, which handed victory to incumbent President John Dramani Mahama. Prez Mahama: I'm Not In South Africa For Kidney Transplant Peace FM Online
Children hold a placard at an AIDS awareness walk organized by American NGO Project Concern International in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005. 30 walkers from across India participated in a 6,800 kilometers (4250 miles) walk to raise HIV/AIDS awareness that culminated in Delhi Thursday, coinciding with World AIDS Day. With 5.13 million cases, India ranks second only to South Africa in terms of the number of people infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS South Africa Makes Progress in HIV/AIDS Fight The New York Times
Sports
Fenerbahce´s Stephen Appiah of Ghana celebrates after he scored his team´s third goal against PSV Eindhoven during a Champions League Group E soccer match in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005. Fenebahce won 3-0. (sa0) Ghana Premier League ranked sixth in Africa Joy Online
File - Fighters from Islamist group Ansar Dine stand guard during the handover of a Swiss female hostage for transport by helicopter to neighboring Burkina Faso, at a designated rendezvous point in the desert outside Timbuktu, Mali Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Rebels capture Mali government troops Al Jazeera
Ghana's Andre Ayew clinches his fist after winning their African Cup of Nations quarter final soccer match at the Stade de Franceville in Franceville, Gabon, Sunday Feb. 5, 2012. Andre Ayew To Rejoin Marseille In Morocco After Ghana Axing Peace FM Online
File - Mohammed Loulichki, Permanent Representative of Morocco to the UN and President of the Security Council for December, briefs the press on the situation in the Central African Republic, 28 December, 2012. UN council calls on CAR rebels to withdraw Al Jazeera
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