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Mali Says 82 Soldiers Freed After Months in Captivity as Junta Expels French Diplomat

Mali says 82 soldiers captured during deadly attacks in April have been released, marking a rare breakthrough as the military government battles jihadist and separatist groups across the country. The…

Africa News Now August 13, 2026

ANN West Africa

Mali Army Says It Repelled Militant Attack on San Military Base

Mali’s armed forces say they have repelled an early-morning assault on a military base in San, in the Ségou region, as fighting with armed groups continues to threaten security across…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

ANN West Africa

Jihadists and Tuareg Separatists Clash With Mali Forces Over Strategic Northern Camp

Fighting has intensified in northern Mali as Al-Qaeda-linked militants and Tuareg separatists battle government forces and Russian-backed fighters for control of a strategic military camp in Anefis. The coordinated offensive,…

Africa News Now July 7, 2026

ANN West Africa

At Least 20 Killed in Burkina Faso Attack as Ghana Confirms Death of Seven Traders

At least 20 people were killed on Saturday in an attack on the northern town of Titao, Burkina Faso, according to regional and security reports. The assault has been claimed…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

ANN West Africa

Jihadists Attack Industrial Sites, Kidnap Civilians in Western Mali Amid Fuel Blockade

Gunmen attacked three industrial plants in Mali’s western Kayes region over the weekend, kidnapping three to four civilians and causing extensive damage, local sources said Monday. The assaults are part…

Africa News Now January 13, 2026