World Apr 26 Malian defense minister killed in attack as jihadi and rebel forces seized towns and military bases By Wilson McMakin, Associated Press
World Apr 25 Islamic militants and separatists attack several locations in Mali's capital and other cities Islamic militants and separatists said they attacked several locations in Mali's capital, Bamako, and other cities on Saturday in one of the largest coordinated attacks in the West African country in recent years. By Mark Banchereau, Associated Press
World Aug 12 Timbuktu's famed manuscripts return home after 13 years in Mali's capital The Malian military government on Monday started returning home the historic manuscripts of Timbuktu.
World Dec 15 West Africa regional bloc approves exit timeline for 3 member nations hit by coups In a first in the 15-nation bloc’s nearly 50 years of existence, the military juntas of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced in January that they decided to leave ECOWAS, accusing it of “inhumane and irresponsible” coup-related sanctions and of… By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press
World Nov 20 Spain to allow for thousands of migrants in country illegally to earn residency and work permits Spain will grant residency and work permits each year for the next three years to about 300,000 migrants who are in the country illegally. By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press
Jan 28 Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa bloc over sanctions to reverse coups By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press West African nations Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have withdrawn from the regional economic bloc known as ECOWAS, their respective juntas announced Sunday. They accused the bloc of “inhumane” sanctions to reverse the coups in their nations. Continue reading
Dec 11 The UN peacekeeping mission in Mali ends after 10 years, following the junta's pressure to go By Baba Ahmed, Associated Press The U.N. effort in Mali has been the deadliest peacekeeping mission in the world, with more than 300 personnel killed. Continue reading
Oct 17 U.N. peacekeepers in Mali withdraw from two bases in the north as fighting intensifies By Baba Ahmed, Associated Press The United Nations says its peacekeepers have started departing from two bases in northern Mali as part of a forced withdrawal from the country and amid increasing insecurity. Continue reading
Sep 08 Mali military camp attacked a day after al-Qaida-linked assault kills 49 civilians and 15 soldiers By Baba Ahmed, Associated Press A military camp in Mali's restive north has been attacked a day after two separate assaults by al-Qaida-linked insurgents killed 49 civilians and 15 government soldiers. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 6:51 Why West African nations are seeing a spate of military coups By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn In recent years, several West African nations have seen the military seize control of the government. While there are unifying factors running through these coups, looking at each case individually helps explain what’s going on. Ali Rogin speaks with Kamissa… Continue watching