The Malian army said Saturday that several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, were targeted by rebels. The statement came as a rebel group announced a new offensive to capt…
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- France 24: Rebel attacks in northern Mali: Some targets meant as 'diversions', expert says — The Malian army said Saturday that several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, were targeted by rebels. The statement came as a rebel group announced a new offensive to ca…
- France 24: New wave of coordinated rebel attacks hits Mali — Jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies hit Mali with fresh coordinated attacks Saturday, striking multiple towns and a prison just months after hobbling the country's military junta with a similar wave o…
- France 24: Mali government says rebels attacking northern towns — The Malian army said Saturday that several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, were targeted by rebels. The statement came as a rebel group announced a new offensive to capture a northern town. Moha…
- Independent Uganda: Maternal deaths, poor health delivery in Bududa probed — Bududa, Uganda | URN | The State House health monitoring unit has cited a number of the challenges causing death of expectant mothers in Bududa. During their two weeks visit to Bududa facilities, the te…
Original sources
- France 24 — Rebel attacks in northern Mali: Some targets meant as 'diversions', expert says
- France 24 — New wave of coordinated rebel attacks hits Mali
- France 24 — Mali government says rebels attacking northern towns
- Independent Uganda — Maternal deaths, poor health delivery in Bududa probed
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