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This article discusses the local vigilance in eastern Senegal to guard against the rising threat of jihadism in the region, particularly due to recent attacks in neighboring Mali.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested 12 suspected illegal immigrants from Mali in Ilorin, Kwara State.

The residents of Kidira, a frontier town in eastern Senegal, are increasingly worried about jihadist threats following attacks just across the border in Mali.

The people of Djenné in Mali gather annually to restore the Great Mosque of Djenné, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Five years after military coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the effectiveness of the juntas in fulfilling their commitments is being questioned as security conditions worsen.

This article profiles a Malian truck driver who survived a jihadist attack in eastern Senegal amid rising threats to truck convoys crossing from Mali.

The African Union's recent summit highlighted a new strategy focused on supporting anti-terrorism efforts in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, emphasizing the necessity of restoring constitutional order.

In Mali, a drone strike by the Front de libération de l'Azawad (FLA) rebels against a military convoy resulted in casualties for both the army and the rebels.

A 29-year-old Malian man attempted to strangle his 27-year-old host with her veil during a violent altercation in Calenzano, Italy, leading to his arrest for attempted murder.

The U.S. government's renewed interest in the Sahel region reflects concerns over the growing influence of Islamist terrorists in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

The Rentrée Littéraire in Mali showcases literature as a form of narrative sovereignty amid the backdrop of ongoing security threats and power outages.

Malian journalist Youssouf Sissoko was arrested for violating the country's cybercrime law after criticizing Niger's president in an article.

The African Sahel region faces intense and widespread tensions that threaten the stability of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso due to separatist demands, armed group activities, and smuggling networks, compounded by international competition for influence.

Exiled Malian Imam Mahmoud Dicko has called for an end to the jihadist violence in the Sahel, advocating for a sub-regional solution.

Malian Imam Mahmoud Dicko urges for dialogue to end violence, yet faces a dismissive junta in Mali.

The WAEMU Court has ruled against the 2022 economic sanctions imposed on Mali, questioning regional trade policies and integration efforts.

Shivkumar Mali, the father of flight attendant Pinky Mali, is demanding a thorough investigation into the Baramati plane crash that resulted in five fatalities, including former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.

Truck drivers in Mali have gone on strike to demand the return of the bodies of their colleagues killed in an attack on a fuel convoy.

Mali's appeals court has upheld the prison sentence of former Prime Minister Moussa Mara, indicating a crackdown on free expression by the military junta.

Mali's appeals court has upheld a two-year prison sentence for former Prime Minister Moussa Mara, reflecting the military junta's ongoing crackdown on free speech.

In Mali, truck drivers have called for a strike following a jihadist attack that resulted in the deaths of at least 12 drivers, demanding the repatriation of their bodies before resuming work.

Mali's Appeal Court has confirmed a two-year prison sentence for former Prime Minister Moussa Mara, along with a fine, for undermining the state's reputation and opposing legitimate authority.

A court in Mali confirmed the prison sentence of former Prime Minister Moussa Mara for allegedly undermining state credibility by supporting political prisoners online.

The Malian appeal court confirmed former Prime Minister Moussa Mara's prison sentence for social media posts that supported political prisoners.

Mali has established a state-owned company to manage its mining holdings, following a dispute with Barrick Gold and efforts to increase government profits from the mining sector.

The massacre of 15 truck drivers in Mali by militants from JNIM raises questions about international justice in the Sahel region.

A French judge is seeking the declassification of defense documents related to the 2013 assassinations of journalist Ghislaine Dupont and technician Claude Verlon in Mali.

Mali's former Prime Minister Moussa Mara has had his two-year prison sentence confirmed on appeal, with one year to be served in detention due to charges related to undermining state credibility.

Mali plans to create a state-owned company to oversee its mining assets, announcing that the new company will be wholly owned by the government.

A report from a human rights collective highlights the rising violence in Mali, with over 550 civilians killed in 2025, primarily attributed to the Malian army and Russian mercenaries.

Insecurity along the main trade route between Senegal and Mali has left over 4,000 empty shipping containers stranded in Mali, threatening supplies and potentially increasing prices in Mali where most imports pass through Dakar.

Production at Mali's Loulo gold mine has resumed following an agreement between Barrick Gold and the Malian government, potentially generating significant revenue for the country.

The granddaughter of murdered Damir Novak expresses her perspective on the tragic events surrounding his death in a public statement, emphasizing the need for the truth to be known.

Colleagues mourn the death of Damir Novak, a known caricaturist and president of the Mali Mihaljevac fire department, who was deeply respected and loved in his community.

The Croatian Cartoonists Society mourns the tragic death of Damir Novak, an internationally recognized cartoonist who was killed on February 6 in the village of Mali Mihaljevac.

Damir Novak, a renowned cartoonist from Mali Mihaljevac, was tragically shot and killed in a boundary dispute incident on February 6, culminating a career that spanned over four decades in the satire scene.

The police reported a murder-suicide incident in Mali Mihaljevac, revealing that a 68-year-old man shot and killed an individual before turning the gun on himself.

A retired Croatian cartoonist, Damir Novak, was killed during a shooting incident in Mali Mihaljevec, where the assailant, a senior family member, subsequently took his own life.

In Mali, the jihadists of Jnim carried out a deadly attack on February 4, 2026, targeting a position of Dan Na Ambassagou, a group of traditional dozo hunters that serve as a defense against jihadists.

In a shooting incident in Mali Mihaljevec, a retired cartoonist was killed by a family member, who subsequently took his own life.

In the village of Mali Mihaljevec, a murder-suicide occurred today, resulting in the death of one man and the perpetrator's subsequent suicide in a nearby forest.

In a tragic incident in Mali Mihaljevac, a retiree was shot dead by an older family member who subsequently took his own life, according to police reports.

The documentary highlights the life and musical legacy of the iconic Malian duo Amadou and Mariam, showcasing their influence in music and the impact of Amadou Bagayoko's recent death.

Malian singer Mariam Doumbia, who lost her sight at age five, has been a prominent figure in music for nearly 50 years as part of the famous duo 'Amadou and Mariam' alongside her husband.

Youssouf Sissoko, the publication director of the newspaper 'L'Alternance' in Mali, was arrested for publishing an article questioning statements made by Niger's President Abdourahamane Tiani.

US envoy Nick Checker visited Mali to promote renewed economic and security cooperation between the U.S. and Mali amid ongoing regional challenges in the Sahel.

Over 4,000 empty containers are stranded in Mali waiting to be returned to the port of Dakar, highlighting ongoing tensions between Mali and Senegal following previous delays with full containers.

The Enugu State Police Command has dismantled a human trafficking syndicate, rescuing a 25-year-old woman from forced prostitution in Mali and arresting a key suspect.

28-year-old Jade Mali, a trans woman living in New York, shared her journey of transitioning on social media, capturing the emotional reaction of her 90-year-old grandfather.

A thirty-year-old Croatian woman was charged with drug trafficking after she attempted to evade police while discarding packages of drugs from her car in Mali Lošinj.