Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler UNITED NATIONS — The vast swath of nine countries bordering the southern reaches of the Sahara desert are marked by poverty, drought and chronic instability. Yet these oft-forgotten lands are increasingly making the headlines as in the case of Mali a few years ago, when militant Muslim factions […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Algeria has reported foiling Al Qaida-aligned infiltration from Niger. The Defense Ministry said at least 20 armed fighters were captured as they crossed the southern border with Niger. The ministry said the suspected insurgency force entered Algeria in automobiles and motorcycles. “Army units deployed along the borders have captured 20 […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Geostrategy-Direct.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. intelligence community has determined that Al Qaida was expanding in North Africa. Officials said Al Qaida has formed groups throughout North Africa and the Sahel regime. They cited the new Al Murabitoun, which has been operating in Algeria and Niger over the last year. “This newly formed […]