French forces say they have entered Kidal in the north of Mali, the last major town they have yet to secure in their drive against Islamist militants.

A number of French aircraft, including helicopters, had landed overnight at Kidal airport.

Islamist militants were reported to have already left the town and it was unclear who was in control.

French and Malian forces have been sweeping north, earlier taking Gao and Timbuktu with almost no resistance.

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