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French and Malian forces have repelled Islamist fighters who seized a key building in Gao, the main city in northern Mali, officials say.
French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said troops had finally driven out militants occupying the city hall.
In further violence, al-Qaeda-linked rebels say they detonated a car bomb near a base housing French and Chadian troops in Kidal.
At least one person is reported to have been killed.

Zaidi hapa link BBC News - Mali: Islamist incursion in Gao 'repelled'

 

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Thirteen Chadian soldiers and 65 Islamist insurgents have been killed in heavy fighting in a remote part of northern Mali, Chad's military says.
It says Friday's clashes occurred in the Ifoghas mountains, where many militants are believed to be hiding.

Zaidi hapa BBC News - Mali conflict: 'Many die' in Ifoghas mountain battle

 

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1. Another French soldier killed in Mali: Pres. Hollande's office

Another French soldier has been killed in Mali, bringing the death toll of French troops in the West African country to four, the office of the French President Francois Hollande says.


According to a statement released by Hollande's office on Wednesday, a sergeant from the 68th African artillery regiment lost his life in clashes with local fighters in Mali some 100 kilometers from the town of Gao.

link PressTV - Another French soldier killed in Mali: Pres. Hollande's office


2. French troops to start Mali withdrawal in April: Hollande

The French war in Mali "will last through March and from April there will be a decrease in the number of French soldiers in Mali as African forces will take over supported by the Europeans," Hollande said on Wednesday.

link PressTV - French troops to start Mali withdrawal in April: Hollande

 

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Mali mission: British troops arrive to help local forces in battle against al-Qaeda fighters

The 40-strong infantry mission was sent to Mali to help train its troops who have been fighting a bitter war against Islamists militants

More than 20 soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment arrived in Mali's capital Bamako from where they will train local forces.

They will be joined by elite troops from 45 Commando Royal Marines, 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery and a handful of soldiers from the Irish Republic.

For months now the British RAF has been flying C-17 transport planes into the West Africa country to help French forces who are leading the battle against al-Qaeda

Zaidi hapa British troops arrive in Mali to help local forces in battle against al-Qaeda fighters - Mirror Online

 

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British troops arrive in Mali amid French-led war

British troops have arrived in Mali as France continues a deadlocked colonial war in the resource-rich African country.

Zaidi hapa PressTV - British troops arrive in Mali amid French-led war

Zipo comment kutoka hiyo link zinasomeka:

1. "They know the French have never won a war, not one that anyone can remember, so they are there to help France stealthe Gold (3rd largest producer in Africa) and Uranium. They always say it's about helping people win their Freedom, but it's always to steal the Natural Resources. If your country has no Natural Resources, no matter how many people are getting killed, you can be sure the USA,France and UK will never invade or send even 1 Soldier toyour country, that' you can bet your last dollar on."

2. "France the evil thief is already there and another Devil has arrived in Mali to kill innocent people and to steal their resources"

3. "The killing machine starts up; the beast bites into a new victim; Africa, I pray for you".