Mali

Jun- 2025 -

12 June

Members of Russian mercenary group Wagner

Hundreds of Civilians Were Tortured by Wagner Mercenaries in Mali: Report

In its more than three years in Mali, the Russian paramilitary group Wagner kidnapped, detained, and tortured hundreds of civilians, according to a report by a journalist collective.

8 June

Africa

Armed and Security Forces of Mali servicemen stand guard on a military vehicle

Staff Writer With AFP

Wagner Replaced by Russia’s Africa Corp in Mali: Diplomatic Sources

The Russian paramilitary group Wagner has left Mali, and its units there have been taken over by the Moscow-run Africa Corps.

2 June

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Mali Army Camp in Timbuktu Under Attack: Residents and Officials

An army camp in the Malian city of Timbuktu was under attack by "terrorists," military and local officials and residents said.

May- 2025 -

18 May

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Mali Army Accused of Killing 20 Civilians: Rights Group

At least 20 civilians were killed and buried in mass graves after being arrested by soldiers in central Mali, local sources and rights group said.

Apr- 2025 -

27 April

Africa

Nigerien soldiers stand guard outside Diffa airport

Staff Writer With AFP

Niger Says Jihadists Kill 12 Soldiers Near Mali Border

Niger's army said jihadists killed 12 of its soldiers in the west of the country near the Malian border.

Mar- 2025 -

23 March

Terrorism

Malian tuareg soldiers patrol in the streets of Gao

Staff Writer With AFP

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

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