Mali: French and Malian troops slowly advance against Islamist forces

Mali: French and Malian troops slowly advance against Islamist forces in northern Mali.
Algeria: Hostage crisis over but officials say at least 80 dead.
Republic of Congo:  Shortage of cooking gas sparks sharp increase in prices.
South Africa / Nigeria:  Niger Delta militant leader Henry Okah is found guilty of 2010 attack that killed at least 10 people in Abuja.
South Africa / USA: South African singer Lira is among artists performing at today's inauguration of President Obama.