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French jets bomb northern Mali

French jets have carried out air strikes in Mali's far north as they try to secure the final rebel stronghold…

12 years ago

Francois Hollande hailed in Timbuktu

France's President Francois Hollande is visiting Mali, three weeks after French-led troops launched an offensive to oust Islamist rebels from…

12 years ago

Francois Hollande to visit Mali

President Francois Hollande is to visit Mali, where three weeks of targeted French air strikes have forced Islamist militants to…

12 years ago

Mali: French forces take Kidal, the last rebel town

French-led troops have entered Kidal in the north of Mali, the last major town they have yet to secure in…

12 years ago

French-led troops take control of Timbuktu airport in Mali

French-led troops in Mali have taken control of the airport in the key northern city of Timbuktu, French military officials…

12 years ago

Mali: French-led troops target Timbuktu

French-led forces in Mali are advancing on the key northern city of Timbuktu, as they press on with their offensive…

12 years ago

French troops take control of Gao in northern Mali

French-led troops in Mali have taken control of the northern town of Gao, France’s defence ministry has said. Town of…

12 years ago

15,000 crocodiles escape from Rakwena Crocodile Farm in South Africa

About 15,000 crocodiles have reportedly escaped from the Rakwena Crocodile Farm in South Africa's far north amid heavy rains and…

12 years ago

Mali: French troops seize towns Diabaly and Douentza from militant Islamists

French and Malian troops have seized the key towns of Diabaly and Douentza from militant Islamists, France’s defence minister has…

12 years ago

Algeria hostage takers came from Mali

Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal has said the 32 militants who took dozens of people hostage at In Amenas gas plant had…

12 years ago