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EU pledges 50 million euros to African Mali force

April 9, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

ABUJA — The European Union on Tuesday pledged 50 million euros ($65 million) in support for the African force tasked with helping fight Islamist rebels in Mali. The international community in January promised to provide $455 million dollars to support … read more »

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Mali, Morocco and France together to defend the integrity and sovereignty of Mali

February 3, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Mali, Morocco and France are working hand in hand to defend the integrity and sovereignty of Mali, said the French and Malian ambassadors in Rabat. “Mali, France and Morocco have continued to work together in international fora to defend the … read more »

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5 July 1962: Algerian Independence

July 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Martin Evans On 5 July 1962, Algeria achieved independence from France after an eight-year-long war — one of the longest and bloodiest episodes in the whole decolonisation process. An undeclared war in the sense there was no formal beginning … read more »

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France, Rwanda aim to put bitter row over genocide behind them

September 13, 2011 by benim

France and Rwanda looked to turn over a new leaf in relations on Monday after years of tension over Rwanda’s 1994 genocide. On the first state visit by a Rwandan head of state since the genocide, President Paul Kagame emphasised … read more »

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Al Qaeda claims role in fatal kidnapping of Frenchmen

January 14, 2011 by benim

errorist organization Al Qaeda on Thursday claimed a role in the kidnapping of two Frenchmen in Niger this weekend that led to the mens’ death as French troops tried to free them. Al Qaeda made the announcement via an audio … read more »

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