Mali's former president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita said a year ago that his government was prepared to negotiate with the local al Qaeda affiliate, and the current government has reaffirmed that position.
Madaxweynihii hore ee dalka Maali Ibrahim Boubacar Keita ayaa sheegay sanad ka hor in dowladiisa ay diyaar u tahay in ay la xaajooto ururka maxaliga ah ee ka tirsan al-Qaacida, dowlada hada jirtaana waxay xaqiijisay mowqifkaas.