But failing that , government forces will wage a `` total and relentless war '' to retake the captured territory , he warned . Former parliament Speaker Dioncounda Traore is sworn in as interim president of Mali . He says he will not allow Mali to be split by separatist rebels . He says he wants to talk with the rebels , but failing that , he will wage war against them . The rebels take advantage of post - coup chaos to control large parts of northern Mali .
Former parliament Speaker Dioncounda Traore is sworn in as interim president of Mali . He says he will not allow Mali to be split by separatist rebels . He says he wants to talk with the rebels , but failing that , he will wage war against them . The rebels take advantage of post - coup chaos to control large parts of northern Mali .