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President Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz flew to Paris for treatment following a supposedly accidental shooting; two army officers have been detained. Some sources say the president was targeted by a militant group. Security was heightened last week over reports that al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb-linked terrorists were planning an attack in Mauritania, which has opposed the Islamist takeover of neighboring Mali.
European official: Al Qaeda threat in northern Africa 'spreading'
Mauritania appeals to UN for counter-terror support
Muslim militants shifting focus to North Africa: Tunisia leader
Mali prepares for war with Islamists despite reticent neighbours
In Mali, Islamists Maim Robbery Suspects
Four French captives of al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb appeared in a video pleading with the French government to negotiate with al Qaeda for their release. The captives were among a group of seven kidnapped two years ago in Niger; three were released in 2011.
Mauritanian police intercepted a weapons shipment on the Malian border near Fassala. Mauritanian businessmen were shipping the weapons to Ansar Dine, the Islamist group in control of northern Mali.
President Aziz said Mauritania would not intervene militarily against the Islamist takeover in Mali, but warned that the growing terrorist risk "can be a catastrophe for the entire world." He promised Mauritanian assistance with international efforts to stabilize Mali.
Senior al Qaeda ideologue freed in Mauritania
Abu Hafs al Mauritani, a senior al Qaeda ideologue, has been set free in Mauritania. Until earlier this year, Abu Hafs was held under a loose form of house arrest in Iran. His sudden extradition to Mauritania and subsequent freedom worries some US intelligence officials.In Niger refugee camp, anger deepens against Mali's al-Qaeda-linked Islamists
US expands secret intelligence operations in Africa
Special Ops Leader Seeks New Authority and Is Denied
Analysis: Mali: the world's next jihadi launchpad?
In Timbuktu, Mali Rebels and Islamists Impose Harsh Rule
Air Al Qaeda: Are Latin America's drug cartels giving Al Qaeda a lift?
Senior al Qaeda ideologue leaves Iran for Mauritania
Abu Hafs al Mauritani, a senior al Qaeda ideologue, has reportedly returned to his home country in West Africa from Iran, where he had lived since late 2001. The exact circumstances of his return remain unclear.Sahara states at odds over Mali rebels
Mali: UN warning over refugees fleeing Tuareg rebellion
Heavy weapons rattle northern Mali town, thousands flee
