Topic: Mali - CSMonitor.com

In Timbuktu, a giant task of reconnecting a remote city to the world

Before they left, Islamists in northern Mali cut Internet and phone connections. Restoring them is just the first step toward piecing Mali back together.

What does the world expect from newly confirmed Secretary of State John Kerry?

Terrorism & Security Mali: French bring the troops, world now bringing the funds (+video)

In liberated Timbuktu, new rains begin to wash away harsh rule of rebels (+video)

Boko Haram commander declares Nigeria cease-fire

Opinion Attacks in Mali, Libya, Algeria show why Africa still needs US support

Change Agent The man who stopped the desert

Islamists burn ancient manuscripts in Mali's Timbuktu

French take airport at Timbuktu as Islamist forces disappear (+video)

The Monitor's View The listening legacy of Hillary Rodham Clinton

French, Malian troops continue advancement, restore government in Timbuktu

For French troops nearing rebel ground, Mali fight is no ordinary mission

Russia's Vladimir Putin says West is fomenting jihadi 'blowback'

French and Malian forces push toward key Islamic rebel stronghold: witnesses

On North Africa's western flank, long-simmering conflict causes unease

Can Mali use surge of patriotism to heal its political divides?

US death toll rises to three from Algerian hostage crisis

What are Western and African powers up against in Mali, Algeria?

A town on Mali's frontline switches back and forth

French forces may have captured key Mali town for second victory in war(+video)

Terrorism & Security After deaths and escapes, Algeria hostage crisis still not over

Global News Blog French flags selling out in Mali's capital

Algeria hostage crisis brings world to North Africa's anti-Islamist fight (+video)

Islamists promise fight across Sahara, but response disjointed (+video)

Terrorism & Security Algerian hostage crisis heightens as scores are reported dead (+video)