As French-backed government forces in Mali continue their offensive against Islamist militants in the nation’s northern regions, the situation in the capital, Bamako, looks like pretty much like normal life. One major difference is that behind the airport there is a French military base and planes are coming. Yesterday two planes from Canada brought materials, but nothing for the war. 

So people you talk with, all of them are very happy with the military intervention. But for most … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: Economy and Finance