Mali 14 hours ago German priest freed by al-Qaeda-linked captors in Mali Rev. Hans-Joachim Lohre of Germany has reportedly been released by al-Qaeda affiliates who were holding him hostage in Bamako, Mali, for about a year.
Mali November 14 Wagner-backed Malian forces seize control of rebel stronghold, state media claims Mali's military has reportedly overtaken Kidal, a town in the country's north long considered a stronghold for separatist Tuareg rebels.
Mali November 10 30 taken hostage by suspected Islamic extremists in central Mali bus attack Suspected Islamic extremists are believed to be holding about 30 Dogon men hostage following attacks on several public passenger buses in central Mali.
Mali November 7 14 dead following drone strikes near Malian rebel stronghold At least 14 people, several of whom were local officials, have been killed by drone strikes near Kidal, Mali, according to the town's mayor.
Mali October 31 UN peacekeepers ahead of schedule as they pull out of northern Mali rebel stronghold United Nations peacekeepers withdrew from Kidal, Mali, on Tuesday. The earlier-than-expected departure has been blamed on growing instability.
Mali October 17 UN peacekeepers withdraw from northern Mali as violence risk escalates U.N. peacekeepers started vacating two bases in northern Mali on Monday, part of a forced withdrawal from the increasingly unstable nation.
Mali September 25 Mali junta postpones 2024 election, delaying return to democratic rule Mali's military-run government has delayed its planned February 2024 presidential election for "technical reasons," postponing an expected return to civilian rule.
Africa August 25 Niger's junta authorizes entry of troops from Mali, Burkina Faso; French ambassador dismissed The Nigerien junta, headed by Brig. Gen. Abdrahmane Tchiani, has authorized troops from neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso to defend it.
Africa June 16 Mali's top diplomat demands UN peacekeepers leave the country after more than 10 years Mali's Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop demanded the immediate departure of UN peacekeepers, stating they had not fulfilled their mission and had created mistrust among the population.
Africa May 25 Africa Day celebrations rife with calls for unity, but critics demand substance While calls for unity dominated Africa Day celebrations across the continent, critics of the African Union claim no real action has been taken to heal its political wounds.