Mali

Mali September 17

Militants launch deadly attack on training camp in Mali’s capital

A military training camp and other areas in Mali's capital of Bamako were attacked on Tuesday by Islamic militants, leading to fatal gun battles and the temporary closure of an airport.

Russia July 29

Dozens of Russia’s Wagner mercenaries massacred in Mali ambush

Dozens of Russia's Wagner mercenaries were killed in a brutal ambush over the weekend by Tuareg rebels in northern Mali following days of fighting near Algeria's border.

Mali April 11

Military-led Mali suspends all political activity until further notice

Mali's military junta has issued a decree suspending all political activity in the country until further notice in a purported bid to uphold public order.

Italy February 27

Italian family returns to Rome 2 years after kidnapping by Malian militants

Rocco Langone, alongside his wife, Maria Caivano, and an adult son, Giovanni Langone, have returned to Italy after being held captive by al-Qaeda affiliates in Mali.

France February 3

Three injured in Paris knife and hammer attack

A knife attack early on Saturday inside a large Paris train station left three people injured, one of whom was rushed to hospital with serious but not life-threatening wounds.

Mali December 11

United Nations ends Mali peacekeeping mission after a decade

The United Nations ended its peacekeeping mission in Mali on Monday following a request by the West African nation's military government.

Mali December 6

21 dead, 600 infected in Mali dengue outbreak

600 dengue fever cases have been counted in Mali, with 21 people confirmed by officials to have been killed by the mosquito-borne disease.

Africa November 28

Hundreds of Islamist rebels dead after attempting to seize Burkina Faso border town

Hundreds of Islamist rebels have been reported dead by state media in Burkina Faso after attempting to seize control of a vulnerable town near the Malian border.

Mali November 27

German priest freed by al-Qaeda-linked captors in Mali

Rev. Hans-Joachim Lohre of Germany has reportedly been released by al-Qaeda affiliates who were holding him hostage in Bamako, Mali, for about a year.

Mali November 14, 2023

Wagner-backed Malian forces seize control of rebel stronghold, state media claims

Mali's military has reportedly overtaken Kidal, a town in the country's north long considered a stronghold for separatist Tuareg rebels.