France seeks support for Africa's Mali force

ABIDJAN/NIONO, Mali (Reuters) - France called on Saturday on other world powers to commit money and logistical support for African armies readying their troops to join French soldiers already battling al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali. The appeal came as African leaders met in Ivory Coast where they are expected to agree details of a regional mission that is due to take over from French forces but is short on financing, planning and even ammunition. France has deployed ground troops and its war planes have bombed rebel columns and bases, halting an Islamist advance. ...