Tuareg rebels free more Malian soldiers in prisoner swap, sources say
Tuareg rebels have freed about 60 Malian soldiers in exchange for one of their own leaders, security sources said.
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Armed fighters kill at least 30 people in attacks in central Mali
Several sources tell Reuters and AFP the al-Qaeda-affiliated assailants hit two villages in Mopti region on Wednesday.
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Al-Qaeda-linked fighters in Mali set fire to food trucks
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters have set fire to food trucks as they continue to blockade roads around the capital Bamako, cutt
Published On 7 May 2026
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Why is piracy rising off Somalia again — and is the Iran war responsible?
At least four vessels have been hijacked in the past week or two, raising fears of a piracy resurgence.
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Armed group announces siege on Mali capital
JNIM has announced the beginning of a “total siege” on Mali’s capital Bamako.
Published On 28 Apr 2026
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West African regional army: Why thousands of soldiers are deploying
How will strained ties between ECOWAS and neighbours Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso affect the fight against armed groups?
Are ‘low-cost, high-impact’ drones making Sahel fighters tougher to beat?
Experts say ISIL and al-Qaeda-linked groups use drones to target army positions with IEDs and to gather intelligence.
US says it killed al-Qaeda-affiliated leader tied to deadly Syria ambush
CENTCOM says strike in northwest Syria on Friday killed a man tied to the December attack that killed US troops.
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Somali president blames ISIL and al-Shabab for ‘destroying’ country
Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said that ISIL and al-Shabab are responsible fo destroying the country.
Published On 1 Jan 2026
Niger’s military rulers order ‘general mobilisation’ against armed groups
Military rulers expand emergency powers, warning that people, property, and services may be requisitioned.
Burkina Faso leader vows AES alliance crackdown on armed groups in Sahel
Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali have launched joint battalion aiming to bolster sovereignty after group booted out France, US.
