Al-Qaeda group claims responsibility for Mali kidnappings

A group identifying itself as al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping of five Europeans in Mali.

Al-Qaeda branch claims responsibility for Algeria bombing

Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb says it carried out a twin suicide attack on an Algerian military academy that killed 18 people.

Mauritanian army on alert after al-Qaeda attack

Mauritanian soldiers are on alert in Bassiknou oafter al-Qaeda-linked extremists attacked a nearby army base which houses an anti-terrorist unit.

Former al-Qaeda hostage moves Africa malaria work to France

Pierre Camatte's kidnapping by al-Qaeda brought a savage halt to his years of research on treatments of malaria in Mali, but not to his ambition.

Tunisian president suggests he won't seek new term

Tunisia's autocratic president, facing riots that have rocked his nation, ordered prices on food staples slashed and suggested he will leave office.

Mali blames French embassy attack on Tunisian

A Tunisian man who claimed to be an al-Qaeda member exploded a gas cylinder in front of the French embassy in Mali on Wednesday.

Mauritania army in 'control' after strikes on al-Qaeda

A Mauritanian military source said al-Qaeda militants in Mali were left without food and ammunition after three days of army strikes.

N African states meet on al-Qaeda terror threat

Seven North African states held talks on Tuesday in Algeria to plan a coordinated response to al-Qaeda.

Kidnapping lucrative for al-Qaeda in north Africa

Kidnapping has become a lucrative business for al-Qaeda's north African branch, experts said on Tuesday.

Al-Qaeda claim French embassy bombing in Mauritania

Al-Qaeda's North Africa wing said on Tuesday it was responsible for a suicide bombing at the French embassy in Mauritania earlier this month.

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