Mali mission: British troops arrive to help local forces in battle against al-Qaeda fighters

The 40-strong infantry mission was sent to Mali to help train its troops who have been fighting a bitter war against Islamists militants

A British army Boeing C-17 cargo aircraft exclusive

Britain paying £1m a week to transport French troops fighting in Mali while axing our soldiers

The cash-strapped Ministry of Defence revealed the cost as military chiefs prepared for yet another round of swingeing cuts


Mali mission: UK troops may stay on even after French forces leave

It is believed 150 British soldiers could be sent on training missions to countries neighbouring Mali, with as many as 40 going into the war zone itself



The Mirror goes aboard the RAF transport plane

Mission to Mali: UK to send 200 troops to Africa just days after 5,300 are axed

The deployment marks a major ramping up of UK efforts against the Islamist groups behind the Algeria hostage massacre and Mali rebellion.

Mob Mali: Extremists set fire to one of world's great libraries in Timbuktu

The latest destruction is the latest act of the fighters who have spent months smashing graves and holy shrines in the World Heritage Site

Fighters preparing for war in northern Mali

Mission to Mali: British troops set to help government forces battling rebels linked to al Qaida

The hand-picked advisers will train government soldiers desperately battling the ruthless Islamic rebels