Face2FaceAfrica on MSN1d
Mali: reflecting on the West African nation’s history, legacy and future as it celebrates 64 years of independence
In 1960, 18 African nations gained independence from colonial rule, marking what came to be known as the “Year of Africa.” Among the newly sovereign states was Mali, which declared its independence ...
Assault on Mali’s Capital Killed 50 or More, but Leaders Say Little
Days after the West African country’s ruling military was ambushed by Islamist rebels, it has sought to hide the true extent ...
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger juntas investigate French journalist for jihadist analysis
Prosecutors in junta-led Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have launched investigations against French journalist and researcher ...
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Mali attack poses threat to West Africa – FG
Nigeria has issued a strong condemnation following a terrorist attack in Bamako, Mali, on Tuesday which targeted a military ...
An Al Qaeda Affiliate Claimed Attacks in Mali. What Does It Want?
The West African country’s armed forces said the assault, on a school for military police, was carried out by terrorists.
Jihadist airport assault leaves Mali's junta rattled
Although the attack was attributed to Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), the al-Qaeda affiliated coalition of armed ...
Attacks by Islamic extremists are rampant in Africa’s Sahel. Here’s what we know about them
Extremist attacks in the Sahel have been increasing. Last week, Islamic militants attacked Bamako, the capital of Mali.
The Battle for Africa
The attack by Tuareg militants and al-Qaeda-affiliated JNIM group (Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin) against Mali’s ...
The Citizen4d
Why West Africa is now the world's terrorism hotspot
As jihadist violence escalates in the Sahel, the region faces a looming crisis, impacting both local stability and migration ...
Media freedom group sounds alarm on increased security risks for local journalists in Africa’s Sahel
A media freedom group says local journalists in the African Sahel are facing increased security risks as extremist attacks ...
Fan of Texas blues? Check out these 'desert blues' bands from Mali, Niger and across northwestern Africa
Etran De L'Air, Tinariwen, Mdou Moctar, Bombino and Tamikrest are just some of the acts who deserve wider exposure.
The Manila Times on MSN1d
Terrorists and their foreign sponsors, though 'weakened' still pose a threat, Mali minister warns
The Deputy Prime Minister of Mali outlined on Saturday the steps the Government has taken to rebuild trust among the ...