Mali's army repels a terrorist attack on its largest military base, located on the outskirts of Bamako. Seven attackers were killed and eight arrested in the assault.
Meanwhile, USAID pledges $255 million to help Kenya deal with the consequences of a severe drought. More than four million people are currently facing acute food shortages in the country.
And as Tunisia gets ready for a very important referendum next week, our team in Tunis takes a look at the role of media and civil society in the year since President Kais Saied's power grab.