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Tuareg Rebellion

French Troops Gird for More Battle in Northern Mali

Conflict & Justice

Fighting is flaring around the Mali city of Gao, despite reports that rebels had ceded the territory to incoming French troops. CBC reporter Laura Lynch just returned from Gao. She tells host Marco Werman that local residents want to French to stay put.

French Convoy Delivers Supplies to Northern Mali

Conflict & Justice

France Ups Ante in Mali, Sends More Troops

Lifestyle & Belief
The World

Malians Frustrated by Lack of International Action

Global Politics

Glimpses into Life in Northern Mali Under Islamist Control

Lifestyle & Belief

Tuaregs Escape Violence And Islamic Rule in Mali

Global Politics

Marine Olivesi reports from Burkina Faso, where many Tuaregs have taken shelter to escape violence and Islamic extremism in their home country, Mali.

African Migrants Caught in Libyan Conflict Rebuilding Lives in Mali

Business, Economics and Jobs

When war broke out in Libya last year, migrants from sub-Saharan Africa were caught in the middle. Reporter Marine Olivesi meets with some from the West African country of Mali.

Washington Rejects Tuareg Declaration of Independence in Mali

Global Politics

Tuareg rebels have seized control of the north of Mali and today declared independence for their own west African nation. Scott Stewart, an analyst with the global intelligence firm Stratfor, speaks with host Marco Werman.

The World

Tuareg in Overdrive in Mali

Now that the Tuareg rebels are in control of nearly two-thirds of Malian territory, I thought it was time to resurrect a story I reported in 2003. It asks the not-unrelated question: “Why did Volkswagen name their luxury SUV the Tuareg?”

Displaced Malians Plan Fight-Back

Hundreds of Malian northerners meet in Bamako to demand weapons to fight back against rebels now controlling key cities.