French-led troops seize airport in Mali Islamist bastion
Bamako: French-led forces Saturday wrested control of the airport at the Islamist stronghold of Gao, 1,200 kilometres (750 miles) northeast of the Mali capital Bamako,...
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Mali Islamists destroy key bridge to thwart new offensive
by AFP
Bamako: Islamists have destroyed a key bridge linking eastern Mali to neighbouring Niger from where African troops are planning to open a new front, sources...
French-led assault against Mali Islamists into third week
by AFP
Bamako: A French-led offensive against radical Islamists occupying northern Mali entered its third week on Friday amid concerns over a worsening humanitarian situation, and rights...
Mali Islamist group splits after French-led offensive
by AFP
Bamako: One of the main Islamist groups in Mali split Thursday, with the breakaway faction saying it was ready for talks to end a two-week-old...