The Latest Breaking News from Mali

Deaths from record temperatures in Mali reportedly led to full morgues turning away bodies this month

In tonight's edition: Senegal announces a record seizure of cocaine; the most ever intercepted on land by authorities. Over a ton of the illicit drug was confiscated from a truck near the border with Mali.

In tonight's edition: Dozens of political, civilian and human rights groups call on Mali's ruling military junta to arrange democratic elections as soon as possible. Also, Tunisians are one of the biggest groups of migrants risking the dangerous sea journey to Italy to try to escape the country's economic troubles.…

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Niger’s ruling military angered by US accusations of ‘secret deals’ with Iran and partnering with Russia.

Russia is increasing its influence in Burkina Faso, where disillusionment with French politics has left a void.

Turkey, Iran and Morocco are vying for a greater economic and military role in Africa's Sahel after former colonial ruler France's forced withdrawal from the volatile region.

Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have agreed to set up a joint force to tackle security threats across their territories.