Bamako, Mali
City: BamakoCountry: Mali
News from Bamako
'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, 2026Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region
Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.
March 2, 2026