Drone strikes by Mali’s army have killed at least 10 civilians as they prepared to celebrate a wedding in the central region of San in another escalation of the conflict since armed groups launched a ...

The precarious security situation in Mali took a turn for the worse in late April 2026. Well coordinated attacks targeted several cities and claimed the lives of the defence minister, Sadio Camara, ...

After military officers staged a coup in Mali, they ordered French troops to leave the country, ending a nearly decade-long Western-led anti-terrorism operation. Instead, the junta turned to Russia ...

JOHANNESBURG: A major defeat for Russia’s mercenary Africa Corps, in a battle with jihadist and tribal militia, is being reported in Mali. Deadly attacks by al Qaeda-linked rebels and mostly-Muslim ...

Mali is experiencing a major escalation in violence, with jihadist groups advancing and the defense minister assassinated. The crisis threatens to destabilize the Sahel region. Mali has seen an ...

Mali's defence minister has been killed during co-ordinated attacks on towns and military bases by insurgents, including al Qaeda-linked fighters, according to the government. General Sadio Camara's ...

Fighting resumed Sunday in several areas, including Kita near Bamako, Kidal, Gao and Severe. Mali's defence minister died after an attack on his house, his family said Sunday, as the army fought a ...

Coordinated attacks signified a major escalation of insurgent violence in a region of West Africa where military leaders had seized power and warmed to Moscow in recent years. By Saikou Jammeh ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE PHOTO: A Malian soldier stands in position with his weapon during an attack on Mali's main military base Kati outside the ...

A spate of attacks was coordinated by Tuareg separatists and jihadis with links to al-Qaeda. Among them, a car bomb in Bamako killed Mali's defense minister. Fighting continued between rebels and Mali ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Gunmen launched apparently coordinated attacks across Mali’s capital and other cities Saturday, the largest ...