Africa Mali BBC has collected interviews on how Russian mercenaries fighting jihadists in Mali carried out cold-blooded murders in front of testimonies, threatening them; tactics and methods in use are widely condemned by human rights groups
Africa Mali Mali has been hit by a surge of coordinated attacks by jihadist groups linked to al-Qaeda and Islamic State, targeting military bases, towns and key infrastructure; Authorities have responded with intensified military operations and security measures
Africa Mali Mali's new honorary consulate in Kyoto will open tomorrow, a sign of strengthening mutual links and the country's presence in Japan
Africa Mali Amid recurring tensions along transhumance corridors, traditional authorities and communities focused on mediation and collective planning; in Bourem district the commune Témera is testing a local approach to prevent conflicts between farmers and herders
Africa Mali Mali is facing an energy crisis, with power plants in Bamako unable to supply more than six hours of electricity daily due to technical failures, fuel shortages and structural weaknesses, causing widespread outages for households and businesses