The military government of Mali have officially announced an end to diplomatic, military and economic ties with France, a decision it claims, is in line with the demands of the Malien people. It has consequently abandoned French as its official language and ordered French troops to leave its territory within 72hrs. The decision of the military regime was contained in a communique sent out by the spokesperson of the transitional government led by Colonel Assimi Goita Malick. The government said its decision to sever cooperation agreements with France was effective immediately. It also...