Africa Mali The withdrawal of French troops has begun; by the end of the year it will close all its bases in the north of the country and move them to the south, halving their number
Africa Mali In a difficult context of a decade-long conflict, insecurity and sanctions, the 13th African Photography Biennial, one of the longest-running on the continent and the first of its kind, is underway in Bamako until 8 February
Africa Mali The president of the Mali transition, Colonel Assimi Goita, granted a pardon with full remission of sentence to the 46 Ivorian soldiers detained in Bamako since 10 July
Africa Mali The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has announced an allocation of $7 million to meet the urgent needs of people living in central and northern Mali
Africa Mali United Nations Mission in Mali will receive a $1.5 million grant to foster "a more inclusive environment for blue helmeted women serving in the country, while improving their living conditions"