Several villages near the town of Bankass were attacked over the weekend by jihadists, officials said.
Tag: Mali
In Mali, a Massacre With a Russian Footprint
Civilian deaths have spiked in Mali since Russian mercenaries of the Wagner Group began operating alongside the military. In late March, hundreds were executed in the village of Moura.
Former French Colonies in Africa Demand a Reset
Decades after independence, many African countries are increasingly troubled by the ongoing influence of their former colonial power.
Western Officials Condemn Reports of ‘Massacre’ by Military in Central Mali
The State Department and the French foreign ministry said they were alarmed at reports of deaths caused by the Malian armed forces and their allies — Russian mercenaries with the Wagner Group.
France and Allies to Begin Withdrawal From Mali
The military campaign was supposed to last only a few weeks, but French soldiers have been fighting insurgents in the African country for a decade.
Burkina Faso and 5 Other Coups in Africa, Explained
Burkina Faso this week joined a list of countries that have recently experienced military takeovers — most plagued by insecurity, poor governance and frustrated youth. But there’s no one-size-fits-all explanation.
Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, Malian President Ousted in 2020, Dies at 76
Mr. Keita was elected in 2013 with a mandate to stem the country’s many crises. But during his tenure, they escalated.
In ‘African Origin’ Show at Met, New Points of Light Across Cultures
Holdings from Ancient Egypt and sub-Saharan Africa come together in a masterpiece show. Now the Met should make clear how the wondrous works got here.
Military Ousts Civilian Leaders in Mali
The interim president and prime minister, appointed to oversee preparations for elections next year, were detained. Nine months ago, another coup toppled the previous president.
Military in Mali Detains Country’s Top Officials
The action occurred shortly after two military officers lost their positions in a government reshuffle, sources said,