U.S. Wants Algeria Backing on Mali Intervention
The United States is pressing for Algerian backing in a pending military action against al-Qaeda linked Islamists in northern Mali. With the two countries sharing a 2,000-km border, a State Department official is quoted as saying that support from "the strongest Sahel state" is critical.
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Algeria: U.S., Algeria Cooperating Against Security Threat From Mali
United States Department of State, 31 October 2012
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's visit to Algeria reaffirmed the cooperation between Algiers and Washington on counterterrorism measures, particularly in West Africa's ... read more »
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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton shakes hands with Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika in Algiers, Algeria,.
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Algeria: Clinton in Algeria for Talks On Mali
Tunis Afrique Presse, 29 October 2012
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was in Algeria Monday to press for possible military intervention in neighbouring Mali, where Islamic extremists have taken over large parts ... read more »
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Algeria: Clinton Arrives in Algeria
Magharebia, 29 October 2012
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Algiers on Monday (October 29th) for talks with Algerian President Abdulaziz Bouteflika, AFP reported. They are expected to discuss ... read more »
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Algeria: Hillary Clinton discusses Mali, terrorism in Algiers
Cameroon Tribune, 29 October 2012
The US Secretary of State met with President Bouteflika yesterday, October 29. read more »
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Algeria: U.S. Secretary of State to Visit Algeria
Magharebia, 25 October 2012
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit Algeria on October 30th, US State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland said on Wednesday (October 24th). read more »
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Algeria: Algeria Steps Up Southern Border Security
Magharebia, 23 October 2012
Ahead of a possible West African military intervention in northern Mali, Algeria is bolstering its troop presence on its troubled southern frontier. read more »
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Algeria: Clinton After Meeting With President Bouteflika (document)
United States Department of State, 29 October 2012
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Algeria: State Dept. Officials On Clinton's Trip to Algeria (document)
United States Department of State, 29 October 2012
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Algeria: U.S. State Dept. Daily Press Briefing: Algeria-Mali (document)
United States Department of State, 25 October 2012
Excerpt from the United States Department of State Daily Press Briefing read more »
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Mali: AU's Peace and Security Council Tackles Situations in Mali - Sudan and South Sudan (press release)
African Union, 24 October 2012
On the situation in Darfur, the Chairperson said "There remain ... critical outstanding matters relating to the determination of the final status of Abyei; the resolution of the ... read more »
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Mali: Former Bin Laden Advisor Criticises Mali Islamists
Magharebia, 24 October 2012
A former leading member of al-Qaeda urged jihadists in northern Mali to make peace. read more »
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Africa: Top Peacekeeper Highlights Mission's Challenges
UN News Service, 23 October 2012
The United Nations top peacekeeper today highlighted the need for flexibility and increased coordination among international actors to ensure peacekeeping missions address the ... read more »
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West Africa: U.S. State Department Daily Press Briefing: Mali (document)
United States Department of State, 23 October 2012
Excerpt from the United States Department of State daily press briefing: read more »
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Mali: Military Experts Meet On Mali
Magharebia, 29 October 2012
World powers are stepping up their preparations for a possible Malian military operation to retake the north. read more »
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