Topic: Michael S. Ansari Africa Center
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Piracy on the rise off West Africa's coast
West Africa has seen a sharp increase in the number of pirate attacks off its coast. The goal is not lucrative ransom payments, but fuel, which sells for a large sum on the black market.
08/04/2011 03:05 pm -
Africa Monitor West Africa Rising: How Qaddafi's downfall would hurt Libya's southern neighbors
If Muammar Qaddafi falls, then West Africa would likely see the fire-sale of Libyan-owned businesses and an influx of refugees, including mercenaries.
03/29/2011 06:58 pm
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