Mali's army on Tuesday said it has seized the major rebel stronghold of Kidal in northern Mali. Over in Liberia, ballot counting is underway following the run-off vote between the incumbent and his rival. President George Weah is hoping for a second term in office while former Vice President Joseph Boakai bids to unseat him. In Madagascar, ten out of the 12 candidates have called for a boycott of Thursday’s presidential election. Opposition leaders have accused President Andry Rajoelina of manipulating events leading up to the vote in his favour in an "institutional coup".
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Mali army says recaptured major rebel stronghold of Kidal in country's north
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