Fighting's between foreign military forces and Islamists continue in Mali not without casualties.
Women and children are always the worse hit by conflicts and war situations.
The conflicts which started in 2012 did not gain much international attention until early 2013 when former colonial masters France decided the world had seen enough blood shed in the war torn country.
Many say the French may have won their push for the deployment of West African forces to the north African nation. The French now have about 1,400 troops in Mali and are hoping the number will increase to 2,500.
The former French colony is receiving military Aid in a peace keeping effort as the war continues. The African mission being lead by Nigeria has started giving support. One hundred Togolese soldiers arrived Bamako last thursday while a 900 man strong military troop including fighter jets; left Nigeria for Mali. Neighboring Benin, Ghana, Senegal and Burkina Faso have also pledged their support.
Since the French were pushing for African support they should be relieved by the arrival of the Nigerian contingent.
The UK and germany have given transport planes for logistic purposes.
Critics say the world is finally waking up to the war torn nation after ignoring the conflict for almost a year.
The crisis in Mali erupted after Islamist forces captured northern Mali the better part of last year; the group has since began it's advance to the south capturing small towns near Bamako the capital of Mali.
As the fighting's continue it is not far fetched what fate awaits the women and children in the regions worse hit. It is hoped this mission will provide for better life and well being for the weaker members of the Malian society.
Women and children are always the worse hit by conflicts and war situations.
The conflicts which started in 2012 did not gain much international attention until early 2013 when former colonial masters France decided the world had seen enough blood shed in the war torn country.
Many say the French may have won their push for the deployment of West African forces to the north African nation. The French now have about 1,400 troops in Mali and are hoping the number will increase to 2,500.
The former French colony is receiving military Aid in a peace keeping effort as the war continues. The African mission being lead by Nigeria has started giving support. One hundred Togolese soldiers arrived Bamako last thursday while a 900 man strong military troop including fighter jets; left Nigeria for Mali. Neighboring Benin, Ghana, Senegal and Burkina Faso have also pledged their support.
Since the French were pushing for African support they should be relieved by the arrival of the Nigerian contingent.
The UK and germany have given transport planes for logistic purposes.
Critics say the world is finally waking up to the war torn nation after ignoring the conflict for almost a year.
The crisis in Mali erupted after Islamist forces captured northern Mali the better part of last year; the group has since began it's advance to the south capturing small towns near Bamako the capital of Mali.
As the fighting's continue it is not far fetched what fate awaits the women and children in the regions worse hit. It is hoped this mission will provide for better life and well being for the weaker members of the Malian society.
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