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Islamists gain ground as pressure builds on Mali junta
Apr 03, 2012 23:08 EDT
Mali's junta was facing increasing pressure to give up power on Wednesday, with world powers tightening the diplomatic screws as Islamists consolidate their grip on the north.
Islamists gain ground in troubled Mali as junta flounders
Apr 03, 2012 15:34 EDT
Mali's junta brushed off calls to give up power on Tuesday as world powers sounded the alarm and Islamists tightened their grip on the north, ordering women to wear veils in storied Timbuktu.
Islamists, Al-Qaeda gain ground in troubled Mali
Apr 03, 2012 07:55 EDT
Islamists gained ground in northern Mali, jostling with Tuareg rebels for control of the vast desert region as the troubled nation's military rulers faced fuel and money shortages from sanctions Tuesday.
West Africa leaders hit Mali with sanctions
Apr 03, 2012 00:09 EDT
West African leaders slapped crippling sanctions on Mali's new junta ahead of emergency UN talks Tuesday on the troubled nation, half of which is now held by Tuareg rebels and Islamist fighters.
W.Africa hits Mali with sanctions, Islamists take Timbuktu
Apr 02, 2012 16:50 EDT
West African leaders slapped Mali's junta with crippling sanctions on Monday as the UN called for urgent talks on the country where half the territory has fallen to rebels and Islamist fighters.
Mali junta faces sanctions as rebels split nation
Apr 02, 2012 11:03 EDT
Mali's junta faced crippling sanctions from west African neighbours Monday over a coup which has allowed separatist Tuareg rebels to seize the country's northern half, including fabled Timbuktu.
Senegal's Sall: protege who toppled mentor
Apr 02, 2012 10:37 EDT
Macky Sall, who was sworn in as Senegal's president Monday, is a stolid 50-year-old geologist once tipped as Abdoulaye Wade's designated heir who defeated his former mentor at the polls.
Senegal's Macky Sall sworn in as president
Apr 02, 2012 08:39 EDT
Senegal's new president Macky Sall, 50, was sworn in on Monday after a crushing election victory over outgoing leader Abdoulaye Wade and a transfer of power hailed as an example of democracy on the continent.
Mali junta faces sanctions as nation split in two
Apr 02, 2012 08:11 EDT
Mali's junta stared down crippling sanctions from West African neighbours on Monday over a coup which has allowed separatist Tuareg rebels to seize the country's northern half, including fabled Timbuktu.
Mali sanctions threat, rebels up pressure on junta
Apr 02, 2012 05:57 EDT
Mali's junta faced mounting military and diplomatic pressure Monday as West African states mulled sanctions and Tuareg rebels extended their grip on the north after seizing the city of Timbuktu.
Rebels take Timbuktu as Mali junta 'restores' constitution
Apr 01, 2012 16:20 EDT
Mali's Tuareg rebels claimed control of the legendary desert town of Timbuktu on Sunday, part of a dramatic push across the north, as the disorganised junta indicated it was ready to cede some power.
Mali's junta seeks help as Tuareg rebels make gains
Mar 30, 2012 22:39 EDT
Mali's embattled coup leader Captain Amadou Sanogo has called for outside help as advancing Tuareg and Islamist fighters seized ground, including a key northern town, from overwhelmed soldiers.
Mali's isolated junta seeks help to stop Tuareg juggernaut
Mar 30, 2012 13:54 EDT
Mali's embattled coup leader Captain Amadou Sanogo on Friday asked for outside help against advancing Tuareg and Islamist fighters who seized another key northern town from overwhelmed soldiers.
Senegal's Sall hails new era after poll victory
Mar 26, 2012 22:14 EDT
Senegal's Macky Sall on Monday hailed a new era after triumphing over veteran leader Abdoulaye Wade in a presidential poll lauded the world over as an example for African democracy.
Senegal's Wade leaves through the back door
Mar 26, 2012 12:28 EDT
Senegal's Abdoulaye Wade plunged his country into crisis as he insisted on seeking a third term but has tried to paper over any stains on his legacy by swiftly accepting defeat.
Senegal's Macky Sall hails new era after poll win
Mar 26, 2012 11:29 EDT
Senegal's Macky Sall on Monday hailed a new era after triumphing over veteran leader Abdoulaye Wade in a presidential poll lauded the world over as an example for African democracy.
Senegal's Macky Sall hails new era after poll victory
Mar 26, 2012 07:24 EDT
Senegal's Macky Sall on Monday hailed a new era after triumphing over veteran leader Abdoulaye Wade in a presidential election lauded as an example for African democracy.
Jubilation as Senegal's Sall trounces Wade
Mar 26, 2012 03:27 EDT
Thousands of people celebrated in the streets of Dakar after Senegalese opposition candidate Macky Sall defeated President Abdoulaye Wade in his controversial bid for a third term in office.
Jubilation in Senegal as Wade admits poll defeat
Mar 26, 2012 01:52 EDT
Thousands of people celebrated in the streets of Dakar early Monday after Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade admitted defeat in his bid for a third term, scotching fears he would try to hang on to power.
Senegal's Sall defeats former mentor to win presidency
Mar 25, 2012 19:18 EDT
Macky Sall's political career appeared to have peaked under Abdoulaye Wade, where after serving as prime minister he fell from favour. On Sunday however, he replaced his former mentor as president.
