The West African nation of Mali has been in political limbo since a coup in March . The coup was over the government 's response to a Tuareg rebellion in the north . Now , rebels and Islamist militants are in control of several northern cities . Hide Caption 1 of 6 Photos:Crisis in Mali:
The West African nation of Mali has been in political limbo since a coup in March . The coup was over the government 's response to a Tuareg rebellion in the north . Now , rebels and Islamist militants are in control of several northern cities . There is concern that Mali could soon become a haven for terrorists .