France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) welcoming Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita as he arrives at the Elysee presidential palace in November. Photo: AFP
France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) welcoming Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita as he arrives at the Elysee presidential palace in November. Photo: AFP

Mali crisis talks end but political solution seems distant in wake of deadly clashes

  • Islamists have killed more than 140 Malian troops since September

France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) welcoming Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita as he arrives at the Elysee presidential palace in November. Photo: AFP
France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) welcoming Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita as he arrives at the Elysee presidential palace in November. Photo: AFP
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