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Mali campaign alters image of Hollande

Intervention shifts perception of President Francois Hollande from "indecisive" to "statesmanlike".
Last Modified: 14 Jan 2013 18:54

Crisis talks are continuing in France over the decision to intervene in Mali, and President Francois Hollande has been meeting members of his Cabinet.

The decision to intervene in the West African nation came swiftly, and French leaders have said they are satisfied with how the mission is going.

Al Jazeera's Jacky Rowland reports from Paris.

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