Not An Easy Withdrawal From Mali for French Military

France is considering withdrawing its troops from Mali, but adapting its strategy to prevent Islamist militancy spreading south may prove complex and contribute to uncertainty in the region. Relations between Paris…

By PTI and Chanakya Forum

Mali tells U.N. it will confirm post-coup election date in December

By Paul Lorgerie BAMAKO (Reuters) - Mali's interim authorities will confirm a date for post-coup elections after national reform consultations in December, a representative of a U.N. Security Council delegation…