American missionary abducted in Niger as security worsens, sources say

An American missionary has been kidnapped in Niger's capital, Niamey, according to security sources and local media.

Youth who led Madagascar protests hope coup leader will continue to hear them as president

Last week’s military coup in Madagascar followed weeks of protests by youth angry about a lack of opportunity, poverty, and ...

Islamist extremists have taken this country to the brink

A fuel blockade imposed by al-Qaeda-aligned militants has paralyzed the capital of Mali and roiled its repressive military ...

Mali retaliates against US, requiring visa applicants to post $10,000 bond

Mali’s Foreign Affairs Ministry said it will require US visa applicants to post a bond of up to $10,000 in response to an ...

Mali retaliates against US visa bond requirement with identical measure

Mali's Foreign Affairs Ministry has announced it will require U.S. visa applicants to post a bond of up to $10,000 ...
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Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce withdrawal from International Criminal Court

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announced Monday that they will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the tribunal of serving “imperial” rather than African interests. The three ...
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Military-run Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger pull out of key international court

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Ruling military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger say the three countries are withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, accusing the global tribunal of what they say ...