Mali

Mar- 2025 -

23 March

Malian tuareg soldiers patrol in the streets of Gao

Bomb Kills Two Members of Pro-Junta Armed Group in Mali

Two members of an armed group allied to Mali's ruling junta were killed Saturday when their motorbike hit an improvised explosive device, according to a statement from their movement.

21 March

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Togo Eyes Joining Alliance of Junta-Led Sahel States

Togo appears to be openly courting a new confederation made up of junta-led Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger for whom access to the small nation's port would be a game-changer.

20 March

Africa

Nigerian Armed Forces Soldiers enter a building during close quarter battle (CQB) training at Flintlock, in Côte d'Ivoire on Feb. 19, 2022. Flintlock involves various training lanes such as CQB, which is a tactical situation that involves a weapons fight at close range. Flintlock helps strengthen the ability of allies and partners to counter violent extremism and provide security for their people. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kacie Benak)

Staff Writer With AFP

13 Soldiers Killed in Jihadist Attacks in Niger: Army

Thirteen Nigerien soldiers were killed in two separate clashes with jihadist groups, the army said Wednesday.

Feb- 2025 -

13 February

Terrorism

Staff Writer With AFP

Mali Rebels Claim to Down Army Helicopter With Drone

Mali's Front for the Liberation of Azawad rebel group told AFP its fighters used a drone to take out an army helicopter in the Kidal region, though the military did not confirm the claim.

9 February

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Mali Army Vows to Pursue ‘Terrorists’ Behind Deadly Convoy Attack

Mali's army vowed Saturday to track down the "terrorists" responsible for a deadly attack on a large convoy en route to a gold mine.

Jan- 2025 -

22 January

Africa

Niger's pro-coup supporters carry the flags of Burkina Faso, Mali and Russia during a protest in Niamey, Niger, Sept. 16, 2023. (AFP Photo)

Staff Writer With AFP

Sahel Countries to Create Joint Anti-Jihadist Force

Three junta-ruled countries in Africa's Sahel region will join forces to create a 5,000-strong unit to fight the jihadist violence that has for years plagued the nations, officials said on Tuesday.

6 January

Africa