Mali rebel clashes
UN finds mass graves in north Mali
Fighting between Tuareg groups has intensified in recent weeks in the north, threatening to derail a 2015 peace agreement.
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Dirco grateful to Mali govt for assistance in McGowan release
The department says it cautions South Africans travelling to conflict regions around the world to inform government and family before leaving.
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German military helicopter crashes in Mali, two peacekeepers killed
The Tiger helicopter crashed around midday about 70 km north of Gao, burning out completely with no survivors.
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Merkel, on first leg of Africa trip, pledges help for Mali
Germany, France & Italy have said they want to develop particularly closer relationships with Niger & Mali.
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Around 10 killed in northern Mali in fighting between militias
Officials said around 10 people from CMA died in the clashes, which took place on Friday and Saturday.
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5 Malian soldiers missing after attack claimed by Islamists
Defense ministry spokesperson Diarran Kone said five soldiers had disappeared, one other was injured.
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2 Dutch soldiers killed in Mali peacekeeping accident
At least 103 peaeckeepers have died since the start of the mission in April 2013.
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UN adds 2,500 peacekeepers to Mali mission
The increase will bring the force’s maximum size to 13,289 military personnel and 1,920 police.
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Five UN soldiers killed in central Mali attack
The nationalities of the soldiers were not released & so far no group had taken responsibility for the attack.
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Liberia sends post-war peacekeepers to Mali
Liberia has sent about 50 troops to Mali to join UN peacekeeping troops.
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Mali reaches deal with Tuareg rebels
The deal could pave the way for Malian government troops to return to the rebel-held town of Kidal.
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Malian army repels Islamist attack
Troops prevented an attack by rebels who slipped past army checkpoints to enter the town of Gao.
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Special forces requested for Mali UN mission
France's allies want armed forces involved in UN peace keeping mission in Mali.
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20 rebels killed in Mali
French sources have confirmed one soldier and 20 rebels died during clashes in Mali.
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Gunbattle rocks Gao after rebels surprise troops
Islamist insurgents launched a surprise raid in the heart of the Malian town of Gao on Sunday.
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Mali: Bamako shooting kills two
French forces have taken control of a strategic town north of Mali.
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French battle Mali rebels in Sahara
French troops in Mali are pursuing rebels in the remote northeast in a bid to end their control.
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French to pull troops out of Mali
French Foreign Minister says it will begin to pull out troops from Mali in March.
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Mali fight not over, says Hollande
Francois Hollande has pledged France will finish the job of restoring government control in Mali.
