Berber tribes with Al Qaida ties in southern Algeria near Mali threaten revolt

Berber tribes with Al Qaida ties in southern Algeria near Mali threaten revolt

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Algeria faces the prospect of a tribal revolt in the south. Algerian sources said powerful non-Arab tribes in the southern region were demanding autonomy amid accusations that the central government failed to provide basic services. They said the tribes were attacking police in the southern Sahara Desert town of Ghardaia […]

N. African states take down major narcoterror drug network

N. African states take down major narcoterror drug network

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — North African states have stepped up security coordination. Officials said Algeria has achieved results in efforts to increase regional security coordination. They said Algiers was overseeing increased cooperation with such neighboring countries as Mali and Mauritania. “Our efforts over the past two years are beginning to pay off,” an Algerian […]