When I last discussed Mali, the country had fallen into civil war between the government and the combined forces of the Tuareg tribe and the Al Qaida backed Ansar Dine.
So what has occured since I last discussed Mali? Well, the leader of Ansar Dine is stating that the goal of the rebellion is not an independent northern Mali, but a unified Mali under Sharia law. Good for him, it's nice to have goals.
But hold your horses...West African leaders are attempting to get a coaltion of close to 3,300 soldiers to reconquer northern Mali. Looks like the success of the African Union in Somalia is creating waves through the rest of Africa. I hope that's a good thing. Africa helping Africa and all that.
There are even indications that this crazy rebel alliance may be falling apart as we speak. The two groups clashed in the town of Kidal in the beginning of June. About a week later, the two groups fought again at a checkpoint.
Somebody in Mali appears to be having second thoughts about their choice of partners...
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