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article 12 April 2013 World, Mali
Malian refugees fleeing the conflict in their own country are facing a battle against disease and manutrition in refugee camps (picture: Reuters)
Humanitarian aid for Mali refugees 'inadequate'

Humanitarian responses to refugees fleeing conflict in Mali have been "far from adequate", putting thousands at risk from malnutrition and the "deplorable" conditions in camps, a report warns.

article 23 March 2013 World, Mali
France confirms death of al-Qaeda linked Abou Zeid (Image: Reuters)
France confirms death of al-Qaeda linked Abou Zeid

France confirms "with certainty" that the al-Qaeda-linked North African warlord Abou Zeid was killed in combat with French troops in Mali in February.

article 03 March 2013 World, Algeria
The al-Qaeda commander Mokhtar Belmokhtar, who shot to prominence after the bloody Algerian gas plant hostage crisis, has reportedly been killed by Chadian soldiers in Mali.
'Mokhtar Belmokhtar killed' by soldiers in Mali

The al-Qaeda commander Mokhtar Belmokhtar, who shot to prominence after the bloody Algerian gas plant hostage crisis, has reportedly been killed by Chadian soldiers in Mali.

post 28 February 2013
Lindsey Hilsum is Channel 4 News' International Editor. Read more from Lindsey Hilsum on her blog Has France killed a top al-Qaeda commander in Mali?

Top al-Qaeda commander Abu Zeid is reported to have been killed in Mali. If true, his death will be counted by France as one of their most important victories. But who will rise up to take his place?

post 19 February 2013
Lindsey Hilsum is Channel 4 News' International Editor. Read more from Lindsey Hilsum on her blog Cameroon kidnappings: a widening al-Qaeda linked war?

As seven French tourists are kidnapped in Cameroon, International Editor Lindsey Hilsum asks if groups linked to al-Qaeda are implementing a widening war against the west.

article 11 February 2013 UK, Mali
Author Ian McEwan.
by Kunal Dutta Iraq war marchers 'vindicated' a decade on - Ian McEwan

Ten years after millions protested against the Iraq war, author Ian McEwan tells Channel 4 News the marchers were vindicated and beating al-Qaeda is no longer the "struggle of our time".

post 08 February 2013
Lindsey Hilsum is Channel 4 News' International Editor. Read more from Lindsey Hilsum on her blog Sandstorm update - the links between Mali and Libya

I've updated my book Sandstorm with an epilogue, taking into account the killing of the US ambassador and other events in Libya. I also write on Mali, showing the links between events in the two count

article 06 February 2013 World, Mali
France could withdraw Mali troops from March (R)
France considers Mali withdrawal from March

French troops may pull out of Mali next month, handing over to a still-developing Malian military. The announcement comes as troops secure the key northern city of Kidal.

article 03 February 2013 World, Mali
Somali president - the full interview
Krishnan Guru-Murthy by Krishnan Guru-Murthy Somali president: more British help against al-Qaeda - video

The Somali President tells Channel 4 News he wants more British military and intelligence help against Al Qaeda.

article 02 February 2013 World, Mali
French president Francois Hollande is welcomed off his plane in Mali by members of the military (picture: Reuters)
French president Francois Hollande arrives in Mali

French President Francois Hollande arrives in Timbuktu, Mali, six days after French forces parachuted in the town to recapture it from Al-Qaeda linked militants.