…thern town that remains under the control of the Malian army. Rebel sources say they are already positioned in its outskirts and residents fear fighting could erupt soon. Regional group Ecowas has put 2,000 troops on standby in case of a possible intervention in Mali. It has threatened to close land borders, freeze assets and impose a financial blockade if the army does not stand down before Monda…
…ary to organise a political transition leading to free, democratic and transparent elections across the whole of the territory,” it states. Officers led by Captain Amadou Sanogo seized power on 22 March, accusing the elected government of not doing enough to halt the rebellion in the north Officers led by Captain Amadou Sanogo seized power on 22 March, accusing the elected government of not…
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ies many of the aquifers underneath were last filled with water over 5,000 years ago. The scientists collated their information from existing hydro-geological maps from national governments as well as 283 aquifer studies. The researchers say their new maps indicate that many countries currently designated as “water scarce” have substantial groundwater reserves. However, the scientists…
…linked fighters have in the past brought hostages into northern Mali from neighbouring countries, such as Niger where four French nationals – still being held – were kidnapped in September 2010. Huge swathes of the Sahel region south of the Sahara Desert have been rendered off-limits to foreigners. Timbuktu is one of the many former tourist destinations in Mali that have been deemed to…
…arve out a desert homeland began a rebellion in the west African state in January. A regional group, the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), has placed on alert a peacekeeping force of 2,000 soldiers, Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara was quoted as saying by AFP news agency. After a coup by disgruntled military officers in Mali a week ago, Ecowas has threatened to close land…
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