Mali:  French Imperialism Moves Deeper Into Mali (analysis)

Fahamu, 14 February 2013

Despite French military intervention and claims of success in fighting Islamist militias, the conflict in Mali is getting worse. There is also some evidence of imperialist ... read more »

Mali:  In Mali, a Harsh Dose of Reality for the French (opinion)

Moroccan American Center for Policy, 25 January 2013

When France entered the world's newest war against terrorism, French officials boldly declared that the ragtag radical Islamists they planned to oust from northern Mali would ... read more »

Africa:  Mali, France, and Chickens (analysis)

Fahamu, 24 January 2013

The instability in Mali is a blowback from the NATO invasion of Libya. Conn Hallinan examines French interests in Mali and its former colonial empire arguing that chickens have ... read more »

Mali:  Malian, French Troops Patrol As Powers Offer Aid

Tunis Afrique Presse, 20 January 2013

Malian and French troops patrolled the outskirts of the contested town of Diabaly on Sunday as Paris said Russia and Canada offered to help transport foreign troops to defeat ... read more »

Mali:  French, Local Troops Move Against Rebel Positions

Magharebia, 17 January 2013

The war against terrorists in Mali is quickly becoming a regional conflict, with troops from across the region on their way to join the fight. read more »

Mali:  French Ground Forces Engage in First Combat

Magharebia, 16 January 2013

Malian and French ground forces see their first combat as air strikes continue to pound terrorists in northern Mali. read more »

Mali:  French Troops Fight Rebels On the Ground in Mali

Radio France Internationale, 16 January 2013

French troops have engaged in close-quarter combat with Islamist fighters on Wednesday in the Malian town of Diabaly in the first ground clashes after days of air strikes, ... read more »