Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger quit ECOWAS
The leaders of the three Sahel nations said it was a "sovereign decision" to leave the Economic Community of West…
Mali: Last German troops return, told mission ‘not in vain’
Germany’s last troops serving in Mali have returned home after the Russian-backed military government there ordered peacekeepers out. Defense Minister…
Mali: German Bundeswehr soldiers depart as UN mission ends
Germany’s army says the last of its soldiers are on their way home, bringing a 10-year mission to an end.…
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger alliance faces uphill task
Junta-led Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have ditched the G5 anti-jihadist force. Experts say their intended confederation to tackle Islamist…
Mali: Is Kidal’s recapture a step towards peace?
Mali’s military has taken the town of Kidal from rebel groups. But experts fear that possible fresh attacks might jeopardize…
Mali: 15 UN peacekeepers injured as rebels target convoy
This is the fourth such incident involving an IED since the convoy’s departure from the UN base in Kidal on…
Juntas of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso sign security pact
Three West African countries ruled by military juntas have signed a mutual defense pact. Mali and Burkina Faso had previously…
Mali: Islamist militants kill dozens in attack on boat, base
At least 49 civilains and 15 soldiers were killed in two separate attacks by suspected jihadists in Mali.
Mali, Burkina to send delegation to coup-hit Niger
NNA -nbsp;Mali and Burkina Faso are to send a joint official delegation in a show of solidarity with Niger, which…
MINUSMA peacekeeping mission in Mali: A disaster foreseen
Pressured by the Malian military junta, the UN Security Council has decided to withdraw all MINUSMA peacekeepers by the end…