Malian army launches counter-offensive to seize key town

Mali's army has launched a counter-offensive to retake the central town of Konna seized by rebels, military sources and local residents said.

Mali's Prime Minister Diarra resigns after arrest

Mali's Prime Minister Cheick Modibo Diarra has resigned hours after being arrested by soldiers while trying to leave the West African nation.

West African leaders move to starve Gbagbo of funds

West African presidents tightened the screws on Côte d'Ivoire's Laurent Gbagbo on Saturday, ridding him of an ally at the top of the central bank.