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News from Mali
Mali troops re-enter strategic northern town after separatists withdraw - Reuters
Mali troops re-enter strategic northern town after separatists withdraw Reuters
October 6, 2026Soldiers and mercenaries killed at least 34 civilians in Mali, Amnesty report says - reuters.com
Soldiers and mercenaries killed at least 34 civilians in Mali, Amnesty report says reuters.com
September 29, 2026French court finds Swiftair guilty of corporate manslaughter over Mali crash - Reuters
French court finds Swiftair guilty of corporate manslaughter over Mali crash Reuters
September 28, 2026A $50 million hostage ransom funded al Qaeda's Mali offensive, UN says - Reuters
A $50 million hostage ransom funded al Qaeda's Mali offensive, UN says Reuters
August 14, 2026Russia's Africa Corps kills Mali civilians in 'indiscriminate' attack, rights group says - Reuters
Russia's Africa Corps kills Mali civilians in 'indiscriminate' attack, rights group says Reuters
July 31, 2026Convoy carrying Russian fighters attacked in Mali, sources say - Reuters
Convoy carrying Russian fighters attacked in Mali, sources say Reuters
July 9, 2026West Africa al Qaeda affiliate claims attacks on army positions in Mali - Reuters
West Africa al Qaeda affiliate claims attacks on army positions in Mali Reuters
July 4, 2026Insurgents stage attacks across Mali, army says situation 'under control' - Reuters
Insurgents stage attacks across Mali, army says situation 'under control' Reuters
July 4, 2026Al Qaeda-linked militants curb their brutality in seized Malian territory - Reuters
Al Qaeda-linked militants curb their brutality in seized Malian territory Reuters
June 13, 2026Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade
Mali is a landlocked country and depends heavily on fuel transported from neighbouring countries.
May 21, 2026Trump says senior IS leader killed by US and Nigerian forces
The US president says the joint operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
May 16, 2026France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
May 12, 2026Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.
May 4, 2026'How are we going to get back home?' Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital
The blockade comes days after Mali's defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.
April 30, 2026France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks
The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.
April 29, 2026France urges citizens to leave Mali 'as soon as possible' amid security risks - Reuters
France urges citizens to leave Mali 'as soon as possible' amid security risks Reuters
April 29, 2026Mali leader says situation under control in first speech since attacks - Reuters
Mali leader says situation under control in first speech since attacks Reuters
April 28, 2026What next for Mali's junta after shock of rebel offensive?
The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.
April 28, 2026Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks
Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.
April 27, 2026Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks
A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.
April 26, 2026Mali's defence minister reported dead in major weekend assault - Reuters
Mali's defence minister reported dead in major weekend assault Reuters
April 26, 2026Al Qaeda-linked JNIM says it carried out Mali attacks with Tuareg‑led FLA, SITE reports - Reuters
Al Qaeda-linked JNIM says it carried out Mali attacks with Tuareg‑led FLA, SITE reports Reuters
April 25, 2026Sub-Saharan Africa faces slower growth as US-Iran war raises costs - Reuters
Sub-Saharan Africa faces slower growth as US-Iran war raises costs Reuters
April 8, 2026Gold prices slump as Trump threatens more attacks on Iran - reuters.com
Gold prices slump as Trump threatens more attacks on Iran reuters.com
April 2, 2026