Middle East Online ‘Sahelistan’ an Eldorado for Islamists Thu 25 Jul 2013 As Mali attempts to restore stability through elections after armed conflict with Al Qaeda-linked militias, the spotlight has been thrown on the growing threat of Islamist extremism across the vast Sa... (photo: AP / Claude Paris)
The New York Times Algeria: Ailing Leader Returns Wed 17 Jul 2013 President Abdelaziz Bouteflika returned home on Tuesday after 80 days of treatment in France for a stroke, a stay that delayed many government decisions and raised questions about his ability to lead.... (photo: AP / Alfred de Montesquiou)