04:56 GMT 25th April 2012
The leader of a coup in Mali has said he is in complete control of the country and says his 'door is open' for peace talks with Tuareg rebels, according to a BBC report.
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05:23 GMT 29th March 2012
Tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes following the resumption of conflict between Tuareg rebels and government forces in January.
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03:00 GMT 21st December 2011
Mali produced about 400,000 tonnes of raw cotton this season, up 65 per cent from last year but short of a 500,000 tonne forecast, the state cotton company said November.
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