Mali Conflict Stokes New Terrorism Fears in West Africa

As France warns its citizens in Cote d'Ivoire that "Mali war may spill over into neighbouring countries", gunmen have reportedly raided a prison in Niger, killing two people.

  • Comment (3)
  • Niger:  Unidentified Gunmen Attack Prison

    Deutsche Welle, 1 June 2013

    Local witnesses have reported gun fire and explosions at a prison in Niger's capital. It was not immediately clear whether the assault was linked to unprecedented twin bombings ... read more »

A commander of the Movement for Unity and Jihad in West Africa (file photo).

InFocus



Comments Post a comment