Mali

  • Jan 14, 2013
  • 7 min read

French strikes create space for regional Mali role

The UN Security Council (UNSC) will meet today to discuss the situation in Mali, on day four of...

Mali
  • Jan 11, 2013
  • 2 min read

Any French Mali move has a wide UN mandate

President Francois Hollande announced today that France is ready to intervene in Mali...

Mali
  • Jan 10, 2013
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'Unplanned' Mali fighting could derail UN timeframe

After months of relative quiet, on January 8-9 government and Islamist forces exchanged fire...

Mali
  • Jan 8, 2013
  • 2 min read

Malian rebels probably do not seek southern territory

Reports yesterday suggested that Islamist rebels -- identified thus far as Ansar Dine -- were...

Mali
  • Dec 21, 2012
  • 2 min read

UN Security Council move shows continued Mali caution

The UNSC yesterday adopted a further resolution on the Mali crisis.

Mali
  • Dec 17, 2012
  • 7 min read

New Mali PM faces local, external credibility test

Mali's new premier Diango Cissoko was appointed on December 12. Interim President Dioncounda...

Mali
  • Dec 11, 2012
  • 2 min read

PM's exit may not shift 2013 Mali trends

Cheick Modibo Diarra last night publicly broadcast his resignation.

Mali
  • Nov 30, 2012
  • 2 min read

Mali Ansar Dine gains will not speed up intervention

Ansar Dine Islamic insurgents took control of the north-western town of Lere, some 40 miles east...

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