U.S. resumes aid to Mali after new president takes office


  • World
  • Saturday, 07 Sep 2013

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Friday lifted aid restrictions to Mali after the West African nation's democratically elected government formally took office.

U.S. assistance was suspended after a military junta toppled the Malian government in March 2012 and al Qaeda-linked militants seized northern cities.

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