France calls for peace talks in Mali
Bamako: France called for peace talks between Mali’s government and “legitimate representatives” from the north, after French troops took up positions at Kidal, the last...
Islamists in North Mali
French forces enter Mali city of Kidal
by AFP
Bamako: French troops have entered Kidal, the last major town in their lightning drive to rout Islamist fighters from northern Mali, military officials said Wednesday....
Sharia law: Islamist rebels cut off hand of theft suspect in Mali
by Areeb Hasni
Bamako: Islamist rebels have cut off the hand of a suspected cattle thief in Mali, the first amputation under sharia law imposed by insurgents controlling...