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...
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French forces enter Mali city of Kidal
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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....
French troops at gates of last major city in north Mali
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Bamako: French troops were at the gates of the last major city in northern Mali still outside their control early Wednesday after their forces landed...
Mali Islamist group splits after French-led offensive
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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...
Mali army chief sets sights on Gao and Timbuktu
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DIABALY, Mali: Mali’s army chief Tuesday said his French-backed forces could reclaim the northern towns of Gao and fabled Timbuktu from Islamists in a month,...