Branding the African War: The ‘Al-Qaeda’ That Wasn’t Nominally 'Al-Qaeda-Linked' Factions Being Spun as Part of a Huge United Force
African Troops Flock to Mali, Light on Training and Gear The African Transition in Mali Could Be Longer Than Anyone Expects
French DM Vows ‘Total Reconquest’ of Mali Rebels Withdraw From Forward Positions to Prepare for Long Defense
France Formally Requests US Military Aid for Mali Invasion Joint Chiefs Chair Declares Northern Mali a Threat to the World
Mali Claims ‘Heavy’ Rebel Losses in Recapture of Central Town Konna Retaken, Officials Claim 'Mop Up' Ongoing in Diabaly
France Adds Troops to Mali War Amid Fear of More Rebel Offensives Air Strikes Pound Central Mali Towns
Hollande: Algeria Hostage Blowback Shows Mali Invasion Justified Coming to Grips With Long War, French Officials Struggle to Defend Hasty Start
Many US Officials Dispute Mali Militants Pose Any Threat 'Washington is concerned that greater US involvement could make Mali a magnet for would-be jihadis from elsewhere,' AP reports.
Algeria Hostage Crisis Turns Mali Invasion Into Global Crisis 41 Foreigners Held by 'Battalion of Blood' in Retaliation for Mali Invasion
