Mark Lang

Mali stalemate is dangerous dilemma for Africa

October 12, 2012 By Emile Schepers

The probability of outside military intervention in the West African country of Mali has increased sharply.

The Mali war – the wages of sin

August 27, 2012 By Conn Hallinan

The reports filtering out of Northern Mali are appalling: beatings and whippings for the slightest violations of Sharia law.

Ghana mourns president’s death

July 25, 2012 By Dennis Laumann

Ghana is mourning the death of its beloved president, John Evans Atta Mills, who was only five months away from the end of his first term and expected re-election.

Extremism, foreign intervention dangers increase in Mali

June 6, 2012 By Emile Schepers

The political situation in the West African country of Mali has taken a significant turn for the worse.

Radical Islamists push agenda in Mali

May 7, 2012 By Emile Schepers

The West African country of Mali continues to be a source of worry, as radical Islamist rebels try to consolidate their hold on the North.