Malian authorities create “military zones” in forests
As Mali faces growing internal strife from jihadist insurgencies and Tuareg separatist attacks, Malian authorities have announced the creation of...
Azawad Liberation Front
Mali announces start of vehicle registration operation
Mali has intensified its fight against terrorism through a special operation to register motorcycles and tricycles under a new counterterrorism...
Malian forces claim to have “neutralised” jihadist leader
Mali's fight against terrorism has intensified amid reports that the Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) "neutralised" a jihadist leader, according to...
Malian and Russian forces kill at least 12 in Timbuktu region
Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) and the Russian Africa Corps are facing scrutiny once again amid reports that at least 12...
Mali: Motorcycle ban highly inconsistent outside of cities
Amid Mali's fight against terrorism, concerns about inconsistencies in anti-terrorism legislation have been raised, according to RFI and agencies on...
Moroccan minister calls for Africa to be counterterrorism hub
Morocco's diplomacy has expanded into counterterrorism, with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita calling for Africa to become a global counterterrorism hub,...
Mali: Authorities create “military zones” in forests
Mali's fight against terrorism has intensified as the junta announces the creation of "military zones" in around 40 forests, according...
Morocco becomes steadfast ally to Mali, say officials
Moroccan-Malian ties look set to flourish as Malian officials praised Morocco as a steadfast ally in Mali's political and diplomatic...
Army launches airstrikes in central and northern Mali
Mali's fight against terrorism has intensified as the Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) launched strikes across central and northern Mali, according...
Mali: Activist detained over anti-Russian graffiti
Amid concerns about increasing authoritarianism from Mali's junta, a pro-democracy activist has been detained in connection with anti-Russian graffiti in...
Malian army intensifies bombing campaign in northern town
Amid Mali's deteriorating security situation, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have intensified a bombing campaign in Kidal, according to RFI...
Can Algiers regain influence in the Sahel?
A large-scale rebel offensive in northern Mali has reopened one of Algeria's defining geopolitical questions: can Algiers reassert itself as...
Islamist militants attack five villages in central Mali
Mali's fight against Islamist terrorism has been undermined once again as jihadists attack five villages in central Mali, according to...
Mali: Jihadists assassinate Quranic teacher in Timbuktu region
As Mali's security situation continues to deteriorate, jihadists have shot a Quranic teacher in a targeted assassination in the northern...
Mali: Army blunder leads to village being deserted
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) is facing increased scrutiny after an apparent army blunder led to the deaths of seven...
