West African nation

Gunmen attack European Union military training base in Mali capital

Gunmen on Monday attacked a hotel in Mali`s capital Bamako that had been converted into a base for a European Union military training mission in the West African nation, a Defence Ministry official and a witness said.

Mar 22, 2016, 03:23 AM IST

Burkina Faso presidential guard should be disbanded, says panel

Burkina Faso`s powerful presidential guard should be dismantled, according to a commission charged with proposing reforms after a popular uprising toppled the West African nation`s longtime president. 

Sep 15, 2015, 03:36 AM IST