Mali

Mali Commander Urges People to Flee Jihadist-Hit Northern Area

A well-known Malian commander has urged civilians to flee part of a northern region recently attacked by Islamic State jihadists.

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Dozens Killed in ‘Islamic State Attack’ in Mali

Dozens of civilians are dead after jihadists affiliated with the Islamic State group attacked the village of Talataye in northern Mali.

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Germany Resumes UN-Led Reconnaissance Patrols in Mali

Germany has resumed reconnaissance patrols in eastern Mali as part of a UN peacekeeping mission, the military said.

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Mali Agrees to Strengthen Military Ties With Burkina

The leaders of Mali and Burkina Faso's juntas have agreed to strengthen their military partnership in a meeting in Bamako.

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50 Civilians Killed in Sweep by Malian and ‘Foreign’ Troops: UN

At least 50 civilians were killed and hundreds arrested in central Mali in April during an operation by the army and "foreign" personnel.

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Togo Repels ‘Terrorist’ Attack: Official

Togo's armed forces said they repelled a "terrorist" attack that injured "several" soldiers in the far northern village of Blamonga on the border with Burkina Faso.

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France Condemns ‘Manipulation’ Over Mali Withdrawal

France condemned "increasing manipulation of information" about its military withdrawal from its former colony Mali.

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Jihadists Spread From the Sahel to Coastal West Africa

After their campaigns began in northern Mali a decade ago, fears are growing that Sahel jihadists are heading towards coastal West Africa.

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Jihadist Group Claims to Have Killed Four Wagner Mercenaries in Mali

An Al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist group claimed to have killed four mercenaries from the Russian private security group Wagner in central Mali.

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France Completes Mali Pullout

The last soldiers belonging to France's Barkhane operation in Mali have now left the African country, the French chiefs of staff said.

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