France Moves To “Final Phase” In Mali

French President Francois Hollande has called the latest offensive by French troops in Mali the “final phase.”

The French troops joined with Chadian troops in the Ifoghas mountains where they say the members of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb are believed to be hiding and attempting to regroup. At least 65 terrorists have been killed in the fighting along with 13 Chad troops. Continue reading