As Mali began three days of mourning for 54 people killed in a militant attack last week, locals are expressing fear about a surge in violence with some analysts calling for the ... Read more »

The French-backed G5 Sahel Force is working on tracking down the suspected jihadist attackers after the heavily-armed assailants rode into the community of Boulikessi, near the ... Read more »

In a West African duel dominated by Mali, Cote d'Ivoire nevertheless claimed a 1-0 victory.The Elephants now face Algeria for a spot in the 2019 African Cup of Nations semi-finals. Read more »

The Eagles of Mali beat the Sable Antelopes of Angola in their final group match at the Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »

Experts are warning that regional violence has spiked in recent months, raising concerns that overstretched security forces could lose control of an already tenuous situation. Read more »

At least 95 people in central Mali were killed on Monday when armed men attacked a village overnight, shooting people and setting homes on fire. Initial reports said the village, ... Read more »

Malian President Boubacar Keita has named Boubou Cisse as prime minister, tasking him with forming a broad government to stem bloodshed. Ethnic violence has claimed 600 lives since ... Read more »

Government soldiers were said to have been taken by surprise, coming under heavy gunfire. The attack comes as the country's president searches for a new prime minister in the wake ... Read more »

Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga has tendered his resignation to president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. The Prime Minister's cabinet made the same decision. This comes amid tribal violence and ... Read more »

President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has replaced 11 army commanders after a pre-dawn attack on villages left 134 people dead and 55 injured. Militants from the Dogon group known as ... Read more »