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New fighting in Mali's Kidal between army and rebels
AFP, Published on 26/04/2026
» BAMAKO - Fresh fighting erupted Sunday in the key Malian town of Kidal between Tuareg rebels backed by jihadists and government forces supported by Russian mercenaries, a day after insurgents launched coordinated strikes across the restive Sahel nation.
Gunfire in Mali as army battles ‘terrorist groups’
AFP, Published on 25/04/2026
» BAMAKO, Mali - The army in junta-ruled Mali on Saturday was battling “terrorist groups” it said had launched attacks across the west African nation stricken by more than a decade of jihadist conflict.
Thousands attend funeral of legendary Malian musician Amadou
AFP, Published on 07/04/2025
» BAMAKO - Thousands of people gathered in Bamako on Sunday for the funeral of Malian music star Amadou Bagayako -- of the blind husband-and-wife duo Amadou & Mariam -- two days after his death at the age of 70.
Separatist Tuaregs announce blockade in northern Mali
AFP, Published on 21/12/2023
» BAMAKO - Separatist Tuareg forces on Wednesday announced they had set up a blockade on the major roads in northern Mali, where the army has made inroads in recent weeks.
Niger coup leader visits Mali, Burkina in first foreign trip
AFP, Published on 24/11/2023
» OUAGADOUGOU - Niger's military ruler General Abdourahamane Tiani on Thursday met with his counterparts in Mali and Burkina Faso in his first international visits since seizing power in July.
Fighting breaks out as Mali army closes on Tuareg rebel town
AFP, Published on 12/11/2023
» BAMAKO - Mali's army drove closer on Saturday to the town of Kidal clashing with Tuareg separatist and rebel groups in what could signal the start of fighting for the strategically important northern crossroads.
Mali army closes on Touareg rebel town: sources
AFP, Published on 11/11/2023
» BAMAKO - Mali's army moved closer Saturday to the strategically important northern town of Kidal that is held by Touareg separatist and rebel groups, army and political sources said.
French ambassador to Niger returns to Paris after weeks of tension
AFP, Published on 28/09/2023
» PARIS - France's ambassador to Niger landed in Paris on Wednesday, after weeks of tensions with the post-coup regime in the West African country who demanded his expulsion.
Armed groups in Mali claim assault on key northern town
AFP, Published on 13/09/2023
» BAMAKO - Armed groups from northern Mali on Tuesday claimed they captured the key town of Bourem, between Gao and Timbuktu, before pulling out, fuelling fears of the collapse of a peace deal between the ex-rebels and government forces.
Suicide attack on Mali army base
AFP, Published on 08/09/2023
» BAMAKO: A suicide attack targeted a military base in northern Mali on Friday, the army said, a day after deadly strikes on an army camp and a passenger boat by suspected jihadists killed 64 people.