Army and jihadist clashes in northern Mali leave 65 people dead

Fighting breaks out a day after France announces a military withdrawal from west African country

Eight soldiers and 57 terrorists" were killed in clashes at a rebel base in northern Mali where rival jihadist groups, including the Islamic State, are active, the Malian army said on Saturday.

Friday's fighting followed an air raid and erupted a day after France and its allies announced their military withdrawal from the African country.