France has recalled its ambassador to Mali after he reportedly fell out with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius

France has recalled its ambassador to Mali after he reportedly fell out with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, a diplomatic source in the west African nation told AFP on Thursday.
  
Christian Rouyer, an outspoken advocate for the French military intervention in Mali, had been in the role since 2011 but was said to be in disagreement with Fabius. "We have just learned that the French ambassador in Bamako was recalled by his country before the end of his mission," the source said.
  
A Malian official at the embassy confirmed the information, saying on condition of anonymity that staff were told officially on Thursday morning. "I learned that he had problems with his foreign minister," he said.
  
The French foreign ministry in Paris declined comment. A Malian diplomat would not comment on the departure but told AFP: "I can tell you that Mali did not request the ambassador's departure and he will remain a friend of Mali."