Africa Mali The Takuba task force, led by France and composed of EU special forces, has officially ceased operations in the country
Africa Mali A German priest, kidnapped by Al-Qaeda-linked rebels in Mali's capital in November 2022, has been released by his captors
Africa Mali The junta in power in Mali invited citizens to celebrate the military's victory in Kidal, a rebel stronghold, by attending two World Cup qualifying matches, with tickets at reduced prices
Africa Mali The end of MINUSMA could be a bad news for Mali's civilians, who are increasingly targeted by Malian forces and mercenary groups in counter-terrorism efforts that could further increase the expansion of jihadist violence
Africa Mali Trials of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, recently authorised and approved by the World Health Organisation, are about to begin in the country