25 Mali soldiers killed in clashes

At least 25 Malian soldiers have been killed and about 60 are missing after jihadists attacked two military posts in the country's fragile central region, the Malian government said yesterday.

The military camps came under attack on Monday at Boulkessy and Mondoro, towns near the border with Burkina Faso, and intense fighting continued on Tuesday with Malian troops backed by air support, sources said. The Malian army said they have regained control of the towns.