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.
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Niger:
Unidentified Gunmen Attack Prison
DW, 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).
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Cote d'Ivoire:
France Warns Nationals in Côte d'Ivoire of Terror Threat
RFI, 1 June 2013
France has warned its citizens in Côte d'Ivoire to beware of attacks by armed Islamists. The foreign affairs ministry believes that the war in Mali may spill over into… Read more »
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Cote d'Ivoire:
In Volatile Region, Support for Côte d'Ivoire's Stability More Critical Than Ever - UN Official
UN News, 17 January 2013
Despite "remarkable progress" in recovering from multiple crises, international support to consolidate stability in Côte d'Ivoire is ever more important given the volatile… Read more »
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West Africa:
ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Determined to Fight Regional Insecurity
Ecowas, 12 March 2012
ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff have ended an emergency meeting in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire with wide-ranging recommendations on how to tackle security threats in the Sahel region and… Read more »
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Niger:
25 People Killed, 30 Injured in Suicide Attacks
Focac, 25 May 2013
At least 25 people were killed and 30 others injured in twin suicide attacks on Thursday on a military base and a plant run by French nuclear giant Areva in northern Niger,… Read more »
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Niger:
Al-Qaeda Revenge Attacks Kill Civilians
Magharebia, 27 May 2013
Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and its affiliates are now seeking revenge for the February killing of terrorist Abdelhamid Abou Zeid at the hands of the French army. Read more »
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Niger:
French Special Forces Aid Niger After Terrorist Attack
Premium Times, 25 May 2013
French special forces participated in a military operation at an army camp in north-eastern Niger to oust Islamist militants after an attack, the French Defence Minister said on… Read more »
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Senegal:
Nation Looking More Vulnerable to Extremism, Instability
UNIRIN, 30 May 2013
As violence rages in northern Nigeria, and international peacekeepers gear up to keep the peace in northern Mali, fears abound that Islamist movements will spread across borders,… Read more »
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Mali:
Militants' 'Sleeper Cell' in Mali Queried
African Arguments, 30 May 2013
When Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported late last month that Malian authorities had broken up an alleged cell of seven fighters from the Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West… Read more »
InFocus
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After Thurday's double suicide bombings which claimed more than 20 lives, militants have threatened to carry out more attacks against French and other interests in Niger. Read more »
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As violence rages in northern Nigeria, and Mali prepares for peacekeepers, Islamist movements will spread across borders - including Senegal which is not immune to the spread of ... Read more »
