http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21314779
French warplanes have carried out air strikes in Mali's far north as they try to secure the final rebel stronghold of Kidal after a three week offensive. French president Francois Hollande has pledged to help rebuild Mali after the rebels who seized its north are beaten. The situation is being treated even more delicate since it is believed to have several French civilian hostages being held in the area. French troops captured Kidal's airport on wednesday, rebels from a Tuareg group still have control of the town itself. Mr. Hollande received a warm welcome on saturday as he visited Timbuktu, which was recaptured by French and Malian troops a week ago. A total of 3,500 French troops are currently in Mali. Despite the rapid progress of French forces in recapturing parts of the north, it may be premature to talk of mission accomplished, analysts say.
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