Mali Islamists seize garrison town

"The situation is developing in line with the expectations" of Francois
Hollande, the French premier, and is "developing favourably", Mr Le Drian
told reporters.


"In the east of Mali, the terrorist groups' advance was blocked, the city of

Konna was abandoned and the terrorist groups retreated.


"In Gao, there was some [...]
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