Mali said it was "ruling nothing out" in regard to its relationship with France on Friday after France’s foreign minister said that a standoff with an “out of control” junta in Mali was untenable, and that Paris was discussing with partners how to adapt its operations to continue the fight against Islamist militants in the Sahel state.
Tensions have escalated between Mali and its international partners after the junta failed to organise elections following two military coups.
