Tuareg

After a week in which Europe was rocked by terrorism on the streets of Paris, gunmen entered the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bamako, the capital of Mali. A hostage situation unfolded and French and Malian security forces battled for control of the building. It is a hotel that is known to be frequented by foreigners and represents an escalation of violence that has been building in Mali during 2015.

Two Tuareg clans in north Mali, whose fighting has upset an accord meant to bring peace to the country, have signed a new agreement.

The main Tuareg-led rebel group that launched attacks across northern Mali announced a ceasefire with government forces on Thursday.

Tuaregs tribal militants who may have fought alongside Moammar Gadhafi’s forces have moved into northern Mali.