Tuareg tribe- blue men of the Sahara
The tribe has embraced Islam but firmly hold onto some of the customs that would not be acceptable to the wider Muslim world. For centuries the nomadic Tuareg tribe […]
Nothing ‘accidental’ in Mali — more misery awaits
RAMZY BAROUD ARABNEWS Tuesday 31 July 2012 NORTHERN Mali promises to be the graveyard for scores of innocent people if African countries don’t collectively challenge Western influence in the region. The Republic of Mali is fast becoming the Afghanistan of Africa. The reference is being applied with growing enthusiasm by […]
Tuareg rebels have encircled the army garrison in Timbuktu in Mali
(AGI) Bamako – Tuareg rebels have encircled the army garrison in Timbuktu in Mali. Timbuktu is the only city in the north of the country not yet conquered by the rebels in the offensive launched after the military coup of 22 March. The MNLA, the main Tuareg separatist group, issued […]