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Malian rappers seek harmony through hip-hop
08/04/2012 - MALI

Malian rappers seek harmony through hip-hop

Following Mali's political crisis, a collective of musicians that includes the country's leading hip-hop group are rapping for a return to full democracy. FRANCE 24's special correspondent reports.
Mali's ruling junta agrees to transitional exit plan
07/04/2012 - MALI

Mali's ruling junta agrees to transitional exit plan

Mali's military junta and the ECOWAS regional bloc on Friday announced a deal that includes amnesty for those involved in last month's coup and a return "in the next few days" to constitutional rule under an interim leader ahead of elections.
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Global powers dismiss Tuaregs’ declared independence
06/04/2012 - MALI

Global powers dismiss Tuaregs’ declared independence

The African Union, the US and several European countries have rejected the Tuaregs’ self-proclaimed independence in northern Mali, with neighbouring states calling for Tuareg rebels to respect the West African nation’s territorial integrity.
Malians denounce northern claims of 'independence'
07/04/2012 - MALI

Malians denounce northern claims of 'independence'

In the capital of Bamako, Malians dismayed by a Tuareg rebel group's declaration of independence for the country's northern region are ready to fight for unity in their divided West African nation. FRANCE 24's special correspondent reports.
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France rejects Tuareg independence move
06/04/2012 - MALI

France rejects Tuareg independence move

France on Friday rejected the Tuarag rebel group proclamation of an independent state in northern Mali, according to foreign ministry spokesman Bernard Valero. The African Union also rejected the 'Azawad' state.
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Tuareg rebels declare independence in north Mali
06/04/2012 - FRANCE 24 EXCLUSIVE

Tuareg rebels declare independence in north Mali

A spokesman for the Malian Tuareg rebel group, MNLA, told FRANCE 24 on Friday that it had declared the independence of the northern region of Azawad, calling for a unilateral ceasefire after claiming to have successfully conquered the area.
Mali: Fear from North to South
05/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mali: Fear from North to South

Mali has been hit by a coup in the south and rebels in the north. We take a closer look at the civilians caught in the middle. Meanwhile, Youssou N'Dour is Senegal's new culture minister. He is just one of many African artists fighting for change. Finally, we find out how a ban on plastic bags in Rwanda is good for both the environment and employment.
Mali: After the fall of Timbuktu (part 2)
02/04/2012 - THE DEBATE

Mali: After the fall of Timbuktu (part 2)

As northern rebels rout the army, it's clear that the justification for Mali's coup has backfired miserably. François Picard's panel looks at the double-whammy of a country cut in two and the prospect of crippling sanctions.
Mali: After the fall of Timbuktu
02/04/2012 - THE DEBATE

Mali: After the fall of Timbuktu

As northern rebels rout the army, it's clear that the justification for Mali's coup has backfired miserably. François Picard's panel looks at the double-whammy of a country cut in two and the prospect of crippling sanctions.
Who are the Tuareg rebels conquering northern Mali?
03/04/2012 - MALI

Who are the Tuareg rebels conquering northern Mali?

With the Malian army in disarray, the Tuareg rebellion has taken over most of the country's vast north with relative ease. Led by the nominally secular MNLA, the Tuareg forces also include Islamist militants.
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