Mali says closes Randgold offices over alleged unpaid taxes

Mali's government has shut the offices of companies controlled by Randgold Resources, alleging they owe 46.89-billion CFA francs ($80-million) in unpaid taxes, an adviser to the economy ministry said on Friday. "In the last three days, we have closed the offices of the company and seized their bank accounts," Mohamed Lamine Samake told Reuters. "And if they don't comply within ten days, we are going to take our actions to the next level."