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The Latest Breaking News from Mali

Can Senegal’s Faye play peacemaker and help a splintered West Africa bloc?

Experts say ECOWAS’s tensions with Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso could roll back years of regional diplomacy.

Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2024

Suspected jihadist attack in Mali kills at least 21 civilians

An attack blamed on jihadists in central Mali killed more than 20 civilians on Monday, two local officials said, in the latest killings in the troubled Sahel region.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 3, 2024

Dozens killed in attack on village in central Mali

Mali has been plagued by al-Qaeda-linked and ethnically based armed groups, but forced out UN peacekeepers.

Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2024

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40 Killed In Mali Village Attack By Unidentified Armed Men

Tragic attack in Mali's Mopti region highlights ongoing violence and instability in the central Sahel region of West Africa.

Al Qaeda-Linked Leader Convicted Of Crimes Against Humanity

The International Criminal Court convicts Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud of crimes against humanity and war crimes in Timbuktu, Mali, highl...

ICC convicts Mali Islamist for Timbuktu war crimes

The International Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted an al Qaeda-linked extremist leader of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Mali, notably for abusing prisoners as the de facto chief of the Islamic police in the historic desert city of Timbuktu.

France 24 · Jun 26, 2024

ICC issuing verdicts in trial of alleged Islamic extremist charged with atrocities in Mali

The International Criminal Court is delivering its verdict Wednesday in the trial of a suspect accused of playing a key role in a reign of terror unleashed by al-Qaida-linked insurgents on the historic desert city of Timbuktu in northern Mali in 2012

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024

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Mauritanian President Calls On West African States To Ally Against Jihadism

Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani called on West African countries to come together in the face of jihadism, in an interview with AFP ahead of the country's presidential vote.

International Business Times · Jun 22, 2024

International court unseals arrest warrant for Mali suspect accused of crimes in Timbuktu in 2012

The International Criminal Court has unsealed an arrest warrant for a Malian accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the desert city of Timbuktu in 2012-13, where he is suspected of leading an al-Qaida-linked Islamic extremist group

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024

Is Burkina Faso on the cusp of another coup?

Worsening insecurity in the country is fuelling rumours of dissent against Burkina Faso’s military government.

Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2024

I.Coast Relies On Livestock From Crisis-hit Sahel For Eid

At a muddy market in a city district in Ivory Coast, hundreds of animals are lined up to be sacrificed for this Sunday's Muslim festival of Eid.

International Business Times · Jun 15, 2024

A pond in warming Mali is disappearing, and a UNESCO-listed fishing tradition is in danger

For hundreds of years, people have gathered in the southern Mali town of San for a collective fishing rite in June that begins with animal sacrifices and offerings to the water spirits of Sanké pond

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2024

How to watch Mali vs Ghana FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for World Cup qualifier today

Both teams looking to close gap on surprise leaders Comoros Islands

Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2024

The world’s neglecting vulnerable displaced people. Here’s where it’s worst

A report by the Norwegian Refugee Council says nine out of the 10 countries on the list are African.

Al Jazeera · Jun 3, 2024

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Radio France Internationale · May 31, 2024

Facing Chinese competition, Europe struggles to hold its position in Africa

With the French being chased out of Niger and Mali and Russian and Chinese influence growing, the European Union is struggling to maintain its presence on the African continent. Experts say that Brussels must rewrite its Africa policy if it wants to hold on to its clout.

Evening Standard · May 31, 2024

Mohamed Camara: Monaco midfielder handed four-game ban for covering anti-homophobia logo

Mali international will serve his suspension at the start of the next Ligue 1 season

The Independent UK · May 31, 2024

Monaco’s Mohamed Camara given four-match ban for covering anti-homophobia logos

The Mali international put white tape over the badge that featured on the front of all Ligue 1 clubs’ jerseys on the final day of the season

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

AP interview: Divisions among the world's powerful nations are undermining UN efforts to end crises

The UN peacekeeping chief says deep divisions especially among the world’s most powerful nations have significantly undermined what the United Nations can do to help nations move from conflict to peace

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Radio France Internationale · May 27, 2024

Mali opposition declares transition government in exile

Malian opposition politicians have formed a transition government in exile to rival the military junta in power since a 2020 coup. This comes after military rulers failed to meet a March deadline to hold elections and hand over power to a civilian government.

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024

Vieux Farka Touré review – Hendrix of the Sahara goes his own way

A surging, festival-ready set from the Malian guitarist straddles desert blues, exotica-rock, tradition – and his superstar father’s legacy

The Independent UK · May 18, 2024

It was once a center of Islamic learning. Now Mali's historic city of Djenné mourns lack of visitors

Mali’s historic city of Djenné was once a center of Islamic learning, known for its sprawling mud-brick mosque that has been on the UNESCO World Heritage in Danger list since 2016

The Conversation · May 15, 2024

Belief in democracy is on the decline in Africa. Traditional institutions can help restore its importance

Democracy in Africa has not had a good year. Military juntas from Mali to Niger appear to have cemented their grip on power. Sudan’s democratic dreams were dashed when the country’s two most powerful strongmen opted for war. And there’s now evidence that ordinary Africans may be losing faith in…

Annual Replastering Of Great Mosque In Mali

Discover the annual replastering ritual of the Great Mosque in Djenne, Mali, symbolizing cultural preservation amidst security challenges.

Heatwaves Test Support For Juntas In Chad And Mali

Heatwaves and power outages in Chad and Mali strain military juntas' governance amid public discontent and climate challenges.

France 24 · Apr 23, 2024

Sahel seeing 'Cold War' in parallel to counter-terrorism efforts, expert says

Africa's Sahel region now accounts for almost half of all deaths from terrorism worldwide. That was the stark warning heard at a high-level summit in Nigeria that aims to counter terrorism across Africa. It comes as the threat of Islamist extremist attacks is on the rise. International troops, notably French…

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