In Mali, the state of emergency in force almost non-stop for 16 months was extended by 10 days from today. Government said the measure has been renewed several times since jihadists stormed the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako in November 2015, killing 20 people in an attack claimed by Al-Qaeda'sregional branch.<br/><br/>The decree hands extra powers to security forces and restricts public gatherings.A statement released yesterdaysaid the new state of emergency will be extended again if such a measure is justified.<br/><br/>Sources said, jihadists continue to roam the country's north and<br/>centre, mounting attacks on civilians and the army, as well as<br/>French and UN forces still stationed in the country.