Mali:   Thousands Flee Mali As Air Strikes Continue

UNIRIN, 16 January 2013

Fear and rumour are rife in Mali as French military air strikes against Islamist militants continued for the sixth day in the centre and north of the country. Read more »

Mali:   French Troops Set for Ground Combat in Mali

RFI, 16 January 2013

France's army chief says French troops have begun a ground offensive in Mali and will be in direct combat with Islamist rebels soon. Read more »

Mali:   Fierce Fighting Will Open New Dangers

AfricaFocus, 15 January 2013

"Three things emerge from the haze. First, fierce fighting in the North and the East, with French forces in the lead, will open up a whole new set of dangers. With Islamist forces… Read more »

Mali:   France Ramps Up Mali Intervention

Magharebia, 15 January 2013

Thousands of French and African troops are on their way to Mali to push back an Islamist offensive. Read more »

Nigeria:   France to Triple Mali Deployment to 2,500 Troops

Vanguard, 15 January 2013

France is planning to triple the size of its force in Mali to a total of 2,500 troops, defence sources said Tuesday in the clearest sign yet that Paris is preparing for a drawn-out… Read more »

Mali:   Algeria Supports French Operation in Nation

Magharebia, 14 January 2013

Algeria authorised French warplanes to use its airspace for bombing raids against rebels in neighbouring Mali, AFP quoted French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius as saying on Sunday… Read more »