Mali
French national gets 20 years in Mali over alleged destabilization plot
Yann Vezilier is expected to serve his sentence in Mali following a conviction handed down late on Thursday, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.
'Rise up and unite': Al Qaeda-linked insurgents call on Malians to establish Sharia law
Islamic State-linked insurgents leave Mali town as army tries to reassert control
Mali's defense minister reported dead in major al-Qaeda-linked assault
Gunmen stage simultaneous attacks in and outside Mali capital, army says
Gunfire could also be heard early on Saturday near a military camp close to Bamako's airport that houses Russian mercenary forces, a resident said.
Trump bars Palestinians from entering US on PA-issued travel docs
The US has imposed full restrictions and entry limitations on nationals from five countries - Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria - in addition to the initial list of 12 countries.
Al Qaeda-linked terrorists kill at least 10 soldiers in Niger, sources say
The soldiers were attacked close to the village of Garbougna in the Tillaberi region near the border with Mali and Burkina Faso.
Mali army killed 31 villagers in attacks on insurgent area, HRW says
Human Rights Watch reported two attacks, one of them with 21 villagers dead, while the other reported ten people killed, including one woman.
UN warns of looming famine in Sudan, Gaza among numerous hotspots
UN agencies warn millions face famine in Sudan, Gaza, Yemen, and other hotspots, calling for urgent funding as global aid cuts leave emergency responses crippled.
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announce exit from International Criminal Court
The announcement ended the West African countries' two-decade-long membership in the ICC.
ISIS-affiliated terrorists free Moroccan truck drivers held since January, Mali says
Junta-led Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali are battling terrorist groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS that have been destabilizing West Africa's Sahel region for more than a decade.
ICC convicts Mali Islamist for Timbuktu atrocities
Judges said Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz played a critical role in the Ansar Dine Islamist group, which took the city on the fringe of the Sahara desert in 2012 and tried to impose sharia Islamic law.
Iran seeks to expand its influence in Africa through weapons trades and chaos - analysis
Iran expands influence in Africa via trade and arms sales, leveraging global chaos. Reports detail its strategies, including partnerships in Sudan and Niger.
Military-led Sahel states rally thousands to support alliance
"From now on, we say, whether you're from Mali, Niger or Burkina, we have the same destiny. We're going in together," said Burkinabe premier Appolinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela
