Gilmore says Mali army training being considered Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore said the question of the Irish forces becoming involved in training the army of Mali is being … News • 31 Jan 13
French troops in last Mali rebel stronghold French troops have taken control of the airport of Mali's northeast town of Kidal, the last urban stronghold held by Islamist rebels. News • 30 Jan 13
Ancient books burned as Mali rebels flee Timbuktu French and Malian troops have entered the historic city of Timbuktu, after the Islamist rebels who controlled the city for ten months fled into the … News • 29 Jan 13
France and Mali retake Timbuktu after rebels flee French and Malian troops retook control of Timbuktu, a UNESCO World Heritage site, after Islamist rebel occupiers fled the ancient Sahara trading town and torched … News • 29 Jan 13
Malian and French forces move into Timbuktu French and Malian troops are restoring government control over the Saharan trading town of Timbuktu, the latest gain in a fast-moving French-led offensive against al-Qaeda-allied … News • 28 Jan 13
French forces seize key targets in Mali French and Malian forces fighting Islamist rebels have taken control of the rebel bastion of Gao, the biggest military success so far in an offensive … News • 28 Jan 13
Mali rebels better trained, armed than expected French troops' initial clashes with Islamist militants in Mali have shown that the fighters are better trained and equipped than France had anticipated before its … News • 18 Jan 13
'Reasonable possibility' of Irish troops in Mali It is "a reasonable possibility" that Irish soldiers will be sent to Mali as part of an EU training team, according to Minister for Justice … News • 18 Jan 13
Hollande pledges further support for Mali France has pledged to keep troops in Mali until stability returned to the West African country, raising the spectre of a long campaign against al … News • 15 Jan 13
UN Security Council set to discuss Mali A meeting of the United Nations Security Council is to be held to discuss the situation in Mali, following a request from France. News • 15 Jan 13
France raises security alert over Mali air strikes French fighter jets bombed northern Mali as the French government sent more troops to the capital Bamako, awaiting a West African force to dislodge Al-Qaeda-linked … News • 14 Jan 13
100 rebels killed by French air strikes in Mali French aircraft have pounded Islamist rebels in Mali for a second day, killing up to 100 rebel fighters, according to a senior army officer in … News • 14 Jan 13
French forces begin military intervention in Mali France's armed forces began military intervention in Mali to help the government stem a push south by Islamist rebels who control much of the north, … News • 14 Jan 13
UN authorises Mali military action The UN Security Council has authorised military action to take northern Mali from the control of al-Qaeda-linked extremists. News • 21 Dec 12
IMF 'closely' watching turmoil in Mali The International Monetary Fund has said it is "closely" following developments in Mali following a coup last month. Business • 05 Apr 12
