Mali

Protesters raid office of Mali president's political party

Demonstrators vandalise building belonging to Ibrahim Boubacar Keita's Rally for Mali party, as the West African country sees worst civil unrest in years.

Mali president dissolves court in bid to quell protests

At least three people have been killed and more than 70 others injured during two days of civil unrest. Protesters demand resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita over economic woes and perceived government corruption.

Mali protests in second day despite president's call for talks

Latest developments have marked a major escalation in the growing movement against President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita.

One dead as protest against Mali president turns violent

Thousands have gathered in a central city square to demand that President Keita resign over the country's long-running conflict, economic woes and perceived government corruption.

At least 32 killed in attack on Mali village

Officials say the attacks were carried out by militants, who often say they are defending Fulani herders against rival Dogon farmers but no group has claimed responsibility.

Militant ambush kills 24 soldiers in Mali, many missing

Army says eight soldiers escaped attack on around a dozen vehicles in northwest Bouka Were, around 100 kilometres from border with Mauritania.

Central Mali attack leaves 26 people dead

Officials say attack targeted a Fulani village in volatile Mopti region where Fulani herders and Dogon hunters occasionally clash.

Galaxy of African stars hold virtual coronavirus concert

More than 100 artists and celebrities from across the continent and the diaspora took part in the WAN Show broadcast online by the Worldwide Afro Network and carried by 200 African channels on Monday to mark Africa Day.

Africa's coronavirus infections near 104,000

The number of deaths from coronavirus pandemic across the African nations has exceeded 3,000, says Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

Three UN troops killed in northern Mali mine blast

UN chief Antonio Guterres condemned the attack and called on the perpetrators to be brought to justice.

Turkish plane with 2nd batch of virus aid lands in US - latest updates

The number of global coronavirus deaths has surpassed 237,000 with more than 3.3 million infections. Here are updates for May 1, 2020.

Mali set for election runoff, despite virus and militant threats

The elections in Mali have been repeatedly delayed, eroding trust in institutions as the country struggles with a militant revolt that has claimed thousands of lives and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes.