Daniel DeFraiaJanuary 18, 2013 11:26Updated January 17, 2013 14:22

French President Francois Hollande said Thursday that events in Algeria support the France's ground offensive in neighboring Mali.

Jessica PhelanJanuary 14, 2013 08:13

Chatter: France says Mali campaign 'developing favorably'

France is confident its troops will soon be out of Mali, the crisis in Syria is only getting worse, 'Argo' sweeps the Golden Globes, and the royal baby has a due date.

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France is confident its troops will soon be out of Mali, the crisis in Syria is only getting worse, 'Argo' sweeps the Golden Globes, and the royal baby has a due date.

French forces hammer Mali with airstrikes for third day in a row (UPDATES)

Talia RalphJanuary 13, 2013 10:29

French forces continued to hammer Mali with airstrikes for the third consecutive day Sunday, citing "significant casualties" among the country's militant Islamist forces holding control over the northern part of the country.

Mali: First French death confirmed as troops arrive in Bamako

Jessica PhelanJanuary 12, 2013 11:58

France stepped up its military intervention in Mali on Saturday, continuing airstrikes and sending hundreds of troops into the capital, Bamako.

Mali Islamists advance; Army fires warning shots

Priyanka BoghaniJanuary 8, 2013 13:06

Military sources said the army responded to the advance with "warning shots."

Timbuktu mausoleums destroyed by Mali Islamists

Talia RalphDecember 23, 2012 16:07

More of Timbuktu's historic mausoleums have been destroyed by Islamists in Mali, who view the shrines as idolatry.

UN approves Mali military intervention

Jennifer MattsonDecember 20, 2012 17:31

The United Nations Security Council unanimously approved plans for an African-led military force to help reunify Mali.

African leaders prepare for north Mali assault with over 3000-strong force

Alexander BesantNovember 11, 2012 20:11

West African nations have agreed to send a 3,300-strong invasion force to take back northern Mali from Islamists.

Military strategists draw up plans for war in Mali

Talia RalphNovember 6, 2012 17:17

Military strategists have drawn up a plan for war in Mali.

Algeria: Hillary Clinton visits to discuss possible Mali intervention

Samantha StainburnOctober 29, 2012 14:48

Al Qaeda’s African affiliate, al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, or AQIM, seized control of much of northern Mali this spring after a March coup distracted the country’s military, Bloomberg News reported.