West African country has seen violent clashes stemming from political rivalries, and slightest rumor or partisan report can spark trouble
Political stalemate persists as government, opposition trade accusations and violent street clashes again eclipse all other agendas
Defense ministry official says army continues to repel attacks by what he called 'terrorists'
Challenges grow daily as do numbers of those in need of assistance; only three percent of requested aid funded
Charges against Sekou Resco Camara stem from incident during 2010 presidential campaign when soldiers arbitrarily rounded up, detained youths
African Catholics say competence and leadership are most important factors new pontiff should possess
Human rights groups urge swift investigation of alleged crimes to avoid reprisals and impunity
Little by little local and international reporters are getting into the north, but some say access remains difficult
Northern Mali residents, aid workers say it is critical to ensure access to food and clean water in area where conditions already difficult
Government said it was closing schools in the face of growing civil unrest and a risk of political manipulation
Move comes amid tensions between army and militant groups near Douentza, southernmost town held by militants
Researchers suspect same strain killed nearly 300 people, struck more than 22,000 others in neighboring Sierra Leone
Deeply embedded pattern of graft stunts development in mineral-rich country
Human Rights Watch report cites lack of independence in judicial sector, inadequate resources for judges and lack of protection for victims, witnesses
Fatou Bensouda says she is seeing an increased commitment by governments, civil society to tackling crimes against women
Artisans from across West Africa showcased their creations in wood, bronze, other mediums at 10-day 13th International Artisan Crafts Festival in Burkina Faso
Opposition is unhappy with membership and laments that company that will manage electoral lists was hand-picked by President
Opposition group is asking Guinea’s highest court to suspend electoral commission’s work until a new, lawful, list can be established
UN says help needed for food and other humanitarian needs of Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Gambia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria and Senegal
Despite reshuffled presidential cabinet, West African nation, originally slated for 2011 legislative elections, remains politically deadlocked
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