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latest news & developmentsThe Sahel region has become the gateway for jihadist terrorism in Africa
The three Sahelian countries — Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger — which have experienced military coups, have not been able to contain the growing episodes of terrorism they have…
Strength in exile: West African defenders building Hope across borders
With greater support for protection systems, human rights defenders can overcome the many obstacles that have been thrown in their path
When the President met the Imam – with Mali’s future hanging in the balance
President Keita faces no shortage of challenges to his authority. Can he hold on to power?
Mali sacks senior army officers, dissolves militia after massacre
Once considered a beacon of democracy and stability in Africa, Mali in recent years has been dogged by a coup, civil war and Islamist terrorism
Mali faces a turning point as the country prepares for legislative poll
Incumbent Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta will be Mali’s next president but an unremarkable first term, and a flawed election, could put a dent in his legacy
Mali opposition candidate vows to reject presidential election results
Soumaila Cisse: ‘We have a large lead. We do not accept that our voice is stolen. This is why there are results we will not accept’
Mali counts votes after poll worker slain
On the eve of voting, authorities said they had disrupted a plot to carry out "targeted attacks" in the capital Bamako
Mali in presidential runoff in shadow of security crisis
After the July 29 first-round vote the pool of candidates was reduced from 24 to two
Suspicion of electoral fraud revives civilian tensions in Mali
In the north and centre of the country — shaken by jihadist violence and lawlessness — tension has been sharpened by the vote
Two dead in jihadist attack on tourist resort in Bamako
About 20 hostages freed by special forces
Rogue troopers storm Mali palace in coup d’etat bid
Renegade Mali soldiers claim to have seized the presidential palace and arrested several ministers after a gun battle, in an apparent coup d’etat.
Algerian troops enter Mali to fight al-Qaeda
Algerian troops have crossed into Mali to help government forces combat groups affiliated to al-Qaeda, officials and witnesses have said.
Mali blames French embassy attack on Tunisian
A Tunisian man who claimed to be an al-Qaeda member exploded a gas cylinder in front of the French embassy in Mali on Wednesday.
Spain to help Mali battle al-Qaeda
Spain plans to help Mali fight al-Qaeda of the Islamic Maghreb, the Mali president’s office announced on Tuesday.
Mali video gives hope for captured Canadians
An alleged proof-of-life video raised hopes on Sunday over the fate of two Canadian diplomats who were kidnapped almost eight weeks ago in Niger.