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This photo taken March 8, 2013 and released on March 14, 2013, by the French Army Communications Audiovisual office (ECPAD) shows French soldiers patrolling in the Mettatai region in northern Mali.
Al Qaeda   France   Mali   Photos   Wikipedia: Northern Mali conflict (2012–present)
 France24 
Al Qaeda 'executed French hostage' in Mali
Wed 20 Mar 2013
A man claiming identifying himself as a spokesman for al Qaeda’s North African branch told a Mauritanian-based news agency Wednesday that the group’s had executed a French hostage held since November... (photo: AP / Arnaud Roine/ECPAD)
This photo taken March 1, 2013 and released on Tuesday March 5, 2013, by the French Army Communications Audiovisual office (ECPAD) shows French soldiers from the 2e REP legionnaires regiment patrolling in the desert in Northern Mali.
Al Qaeda   France   Mali   Photos   Wikipedia: Operation Serval
 The New York Times 
Terror Haven in Mali Feared After French Leave
Mon 18 Mar 2013
NEMA, Mauritania — With France planning to start withdrawing its troops from Mali next month, Western and African officials are increasingly concerned that the African soldiers who will be... (photo: AP / Ghislain Mariette)
UNICEF Seeks $45 Million for Mali Crisis  Voa News  Thu 21 Feb 2013
UNICEF Seeks $45 Million for Mali Crisis
GENEVA — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is appealing for $45 million to meet the emergency needs of women and children affected by the Malian crisis for the next three months. ... (photo: UN / TOBIN JONES)
Geneva   Mali   Photos   Unicef   Wikipedia: UNICEF
In this Saturday, April 14, 2012 photo, fighters from the Ansar Dine group, flying the group's black flag, instruct local residents in how to follow Shariah, as they stop in a market area of Timbuktu, Mali. West Africa's regional bloc is recommending the deployment of a regional force to Mali after Tuareg rebels declared an independent state, dubbed Azawad, following a military coup last month. The fighters are divided between a secular group and an Islamist faction that wants to impose Shariah law in Mali's moderate north.  IRINnews  Mon 18 Feb 2013
The regional threat posed by Mali’s militants
FEEDBACKEMAILPRINTREADER MODE DAKAR, 18 February 2013 (IRIN) - Militant Islamists fleeing northern Mali under pressure from French forces could undermine security in neighbouring countries from where... (photo: AP)
Africa   Dakar   Photos   Politics   Wikipedia: Mali
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Indian Elephant  rest inside the Alipore Zoo in Kolkata in Eastern India City Deutsche Welle Thu 6 Jun 2013
Africa's elephants threatened
With militia groups in Africa suspected of arming themselves through the illegal ivory trade, elephant poaching is not only causing concern among conservationists, it is... (photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick)
Africa   Elephants   Photos   Wikipedia: African elephant   Wildlife
Soldiers gather at a former camp for Islamic extremists near Marti, Nigeria, on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Newsday Thu 6 Jun 2013
Challenges at frontline of Nigeria extremist fight
Photos MARTE, Nigeria - (AP) -- Islamist extremists raised their black flag over this village in the remote plains of northeast Nigeria, setting fire to a church,... (photo: AP / Jon Gambrell)
Military   Nigeria   Photos   Troops   Wikipedia: Boko Haram
Mali's coach Stephen Keshi looks on during their African Cup of Nations Group A soccer match against Malawi Goal Sat 22 Jun 2013
Nigeria-Spain Betting Preview: Expect a lack of cutting edge to cost the Super Eagles
Stephen Keshi's men need an unlikely victory to have any hopes of progression but our tipster cannot see where the goals will come from After suffering a narrow defeat... (photo: AP / Darko Bandic)
Nigeria   Photos   Spain   Sports   Wikipedia: Stephen Keshi
Uruguay's Luis Suarez, right, celebrates with teammate Diego Forlan after scoring his second goal against Peru during a Copa America semifinal soccer match in La Plata, Argentina, Tuesday, July 19, 2011 USA Today Fri 21 Jun 2013
Uruguay defeats Nigeria 2-1 behind Forlan
Story Highlights This match was Forlan's 100th appearance for UruguayForlan is now the all-time leader in goals for UruguayUruguay will play Tahiti in their next... (photo: AP / Victor R. Caivano)
2013 Confederations Cup   Nigeria   Photos   Uruguay   Wikipedia: 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup Group B
FIFA President Joseph Blatter speaks at the opening of the FIFA Congress in Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, May 24, 2012. The Times of India Tue 18 Jun 2013
Ethiopia, Togo fielded suspended stars in WC qualifiers
JOHANNESBURG: Ethiopia and Togo fielded suspended stars in 2014 World Cup qualifiers during June, according to FIFA match records of the competition. Midfielder Manyahile... (photo: AP / Laszlo Beliczay)
Ethiopia   Photos   Stars   Suspension   Wikipedia: FIFA World Cup
FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2013 file photo, Nigeria's head coach Stephen Keshi, center, reacts to the final whistle of their African Cup of Nations quarterfinals match with Ivory Coast at the Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa. Goal Mon 17 Jun 2013
Keshi: Nigeria must bury goal chances
The Super Eagles coach was unconcerned that the crowd favoured Tahiti during their Confederations Cup clash and insists he is happy with his team's performance Nigeria... (photo: AP / Armando Franca)
Football   Nigeria   Photos   Sports   Wikipedia: Stephen Keshi


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