Washington, Jan. 18 (ANI): The United States has recognized Somalia's government for the first time in more than two decades.

Bamako, Oct 20 (Xinhua-ANI): Mali's interim President Dioncounda Traore has called for lifting of sanctions against his country and insisted on the need for an urgent military intervention in the northern part of the country, which is occupied by rebel movements and Islamist groups.

Bamako (Mali), Apr 9 (ANI): Democratically elected President of Mali, Amadou Toumani Toure, who has been in hiding ever since a coup last month, has handed over his resignation, a parliamentary official has claimed.

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Mali President Amadou Toumani Toure on Wednesday hailed India for its role in the development of his country.