Accompanied by his defense and finance ministers, Hollande visited the town of Sevare before heading to the ancient Malian town of Timbuktu.
French President Hollande's Trip to Mali
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Well-wishers gather to greet French President Francois Hollande during his two-hour-long visit to Timbuktu, Mali, February 2, 2013.
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French President Francois Hollande holds hands with Mali's interim President Dioncounda Traoré in Timbuktu, Mali, February 2, 2013.
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Well-wishers gather to greet French President Francois Hollande during his two-hour-long visit to Timbuktu, Mali, February 2, 2013.