Ibrahima Dahirou, the head of Mali's armed forces, told RadioFranceInternationale in an interview published on its Web site Tuesday that French air strikes have made all the difference so far.
As Mr Bozize fled to Cameroon, Mr Djotodia announced that elections would be held in three years, suggesting, in an interview with RadioFranceInternationale, that he would run for the presidency to legitimise his rule.