Tag Archives: French people

2012 French Open: Novak Djokovic defeats Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Paris

June 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Novak Djokovic has survived his biggest challenge of the French Open so far by beating home crowd favourite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-1 5-7 5-7 7-6 at Roland Garros. Djokovic proved his world number one status in the opening set of the … read more »

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Qaeda group claims kidnap of 5 in Mali

December 8, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Rabat – Al-Qaeda’s north African wing said on Thursday it was behind the kidnapping of two “French spies” and three other Europeans in Mali last month, in statement whose authenticity could not be verified. In the statement sent to AFP … read more »

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Kidnappings add to Mali woes

November 29, 2011 by benim

Dakar – The kidnapping of several Europeans adds to Mali’s problems, already grappling with fallout from the Libya crisis after the demise of Muammar Gaddafi, a UN official said here on Monday. “The recent hostage-taking highlights the fact that the … read more »

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Mali kidnapping: Tourists evacuated

November 26, 2011 by benim

Hombori – A group of tourists was evacuated from the ancient tourist city of Timbuktu in northern Mali Saturday, an airport source said, after the kidnapping of four Europeans, one of whom was killed. The group of around 10 tourists … read more »

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Kenya in talks to free Frenchwoman

October 2, 2011 by benim

Nairobi – Kenya has sent mediators to Somalia to negotiate the release of a disabled Frenchwoman abducted on Saturday from her beach front resort home, a security official said. Kenya has “already sent envoys to Somalia to establish contact with … read more »

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Ivory Coast: 3 French nationals arrested, released

August 22, 2011 by benim

An Ivory Coast official says authorities have freed three French nationals who were arrested over the weekend. Military spokesman Lt. Jean-Marc Tago refused to elaborate Monday on the circumstances of their arrest. A diplomat who asked not to be named … read more »

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Mali: Al-Qaeda hostages scattered

January 23, 2011 by benim

Bamako – Seven hostages, including five French nationals, held by an al-Qaeda regional offshoot have been scattered and are no longer in Mali, a Malian source close to the case said on Sunday. “The seven hostages have been scattered and … 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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Niger: Nine killed in failed French hostage rescue: prosecutor

January 13, 2011 by benim

Nine people — four alleged kidnappers, three Niger police and two hostages — were killed in a failed French rescue bid in the Mali desert, a senior French prosecutor said Thursday. An investigation has been launched to clear up several … read more »

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Niger kidnappers probably al Qaeda, France says

January 9, 2011 by benim

The kidnappers of two Frenchmen killed in Niger on Saturday were probably members of al Qaeda’s North African wing, French Armed Forces spokesman Thierry Burkhard said on Sunday. The two men were found dead, apparently killed by their kidnappers, after … read more »

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Nigerian army: Gang leader arrested in kidnappings

November 20, 2010 by benim

The Nigerian army has arrested a militant gang leader believed to be behind the kidnapping of 19 people, authorities said Saturday. Fifty-one of his followers were also arrested, said Lt Col Timothy Antigha, a spokesman for the military taskforce in … read more »

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