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France begins withdrawing troops from Mali

First batch of 100 soldiers departs as France prepares to hand over operations to a UN-mandated African force.

Africa Last Modified: 09 Apr 2013 23:59 GMT

Chadian troops 'kill' al-Qaeda leader in Mali

Chad's president says his troops killed top commander Abdelhamid Abou Zeid; France and Mali cannot confirm.

Africa Last Modified: 02 Mar 2013 20:43 GMT

French troops attempting to secure Mali's Gao

Military says operation to secure northern town is still under way, and that rebels have blended into populace.

Africa Last Modified: 07 Feb 2013 15:52 GMT

France continues strikes in northern Mali

Within hours of French President Francois Hollande's visit to the African country, French troops continue airstrikes.

Africa Last Modified: 03 Feb 2013 14:48 GMT

Defence minister's remark of intervention reaching "moment of change" comes as landmine blast kills two Malian troops.

Africa Last Modified: 31 Jan 2013 22:53 GMT

French and Malian troops arrive in key northern city as they make inroads to last remaining rebel strongholds.

Africa Last Modified: 27 Jan 2013 06:37 GMT

After meeting African Union chief, rebel leaders consider power-sharing offer, but do not want to join government.

Africa Last Modified: 31 Dec 2012 11:02 GMT

Gaddafi forces 'intercept arms from Qatar'

Government spokesman says two boats carrying weapons for rebels seized from west of Tripoli.

Africa Last Modified: 05 Jul 2011 06:04 GMT

Foreign minister Sergey Lavrov says France has committed a "crude violation" of a UN weapons embargo.

Africa Last Modified: 30 Jun 2011 23:00 GMT

African Union head says guns are falling into wrong hands after France reveals it dropped arms in rebel-held areas.

Africa Last Modified: 30 Jun 2011 01:01 GMT

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