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Timbuktu

Desert Love — that Beau Geste Moment

BOOK EXCERPT

Desert Love — that Beau Geste Moment

By Chris Marais

René Caillié’s incredible journey to Timbuctoo

ANCIENT JOURNEYS

René Caillié’s incredible journey to Timbuctoo

By Don Pinnock

Iconic archive: The manuscripts of Timbuktu

MAVERICK LIFE BOOK EXCERPT

Iconic archive: The manuscripts of Timbuktu

By Susana Molins Lliteras

Newsdeck

Mali ex-jihadist liable for 2.7 mn euros for Timbuktu destruction: ICC

By AFP

Newsdeck

Mali extends state of emergency as jihadist attacks persist

By AFP

Malians flock to vote in bid to rebuild broken nation

Newsdeck

Malians flock to vote in bid to rebuild broken nation

By Reuters

Mali: After the French fireworks, who will clean up the mess?

Africa

Mali: After the French fireworks, who will clean up the mess?

By Simon Allison

French, Malians Secure Timbuktu In Rebel-Held North

Newsdeck

French, Malians Secure Timbuktu In Rebel-Held North

By Reuters

Mali Islamists destroy tombs at famous Timbuktu mosque

Newsdeck

Mali Islamists destroy tombs at famous Timbuktu mosque

By Reuters

The plunder of Timbuktu

Africa

The plunder of Timbuktu

By Khadija Patel

Timbuktu: SA's uncertainty as rebels move in

Africa

Timbuktu: SA's uncertainty as rebels move in

By Khadija Patel

History burns in Timbuktu chaos

Africa

History burns in Timbuktu chaos

By Simon Allison