French-led troops chase away rebels within Timbuktu

French and Malian troops are now in control of the Malian city of Timbuktu, since rebel forces retreated from the trading town.

According to Aljazeera News the French led soldiers were made to feel welcome by the people within the town.

French President Francois Hollande stated that France is surely winning the battle, but it will be left up to African forces to settle affairs within the northern part of Mali.

Up to eight thousand African troops will take over from the French troops as soon as possible.