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Mali interim president, Dioncounda Traore Mali (pictured), says Mali is almost free, though it still needs to be secured

‘Mali will be ready for July vote’

Friday 19 April 2013 20:04

Mali interim president on Friday sought to reassure international partners the country fighting a war against radical Islamic fighters will be ready to hold democratic elections by July as promised.

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At least 35 people died in clashes this week between Islamists and Tuareg rebels.

At least 35 killed in Mali clashes: Doctor

Sunday 1 July 2012 10:25

At least 35 people died in clashes this week between Islamists and Tuareg rebels in the north Mali town of Gao, according to a new toll released yesterday by a medical source.

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Explosions at three churches in Nigeria's northern Kaduna state killed at least seven people.

Seven killed in Nigeria blasts

Sunday 17 June 2012 16:23

Explosions at three churches in Nigeria's northern Kaduna state killed at least seven people, leading furious Christian youths to drag Muslims out of their cars and kill them in retaliation.

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Representatives of an Islamist rebel group occupying northern Mali are headed to Burkina Faso to discuss the crisis in their country

Mali Islamist rebels to meet with West African mediator

Friday 15 June 2012 19:02

Representatives of an Islamist rebel group occupying northern Mali are headed to Burkina Faso to discuss the crisis in their country with mediator President Blaise Compaore.