France and Mali

French President, Francois Hollande has made known the intention of his government to support the government of Traore militarily in mali if the Islamist Rebels did not halt their advance.Hollande said the 'Islamists are trying to deliver a fatal blow to the very existence of this country'. He also said France will only work within the authorisation of the United Nations. Long before now, the United Nations has given the regional body, ECOWAS, a green light to stem the tide and advance of the rebels but so far, no cogent action has been taken.