What’s driving attacks against gov’t and Russian forces in Mali?
Opponents, including al-Qaeda-linked group, join forces.

Opponents, including al-Qaeda-linked group, join forces.








How will strained ties between ECOWAS and neighbours Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso affect the fight against armed groups?
Experts say ISIL and al-Qaeda-linked groups use drones to target army positions with IEDs and to gather intelligence.
Senegal beat Mali 1-0 to reach AFCON 2025 semifinal where defending champions Ivory Coast or record winners Egypt await.
Mali win penalty shootout after a 1-1 last-16 draw to set up Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal with Senegal.
Mali and Burkina Faso are the latest to issue ‘tit-for-tat’ bans on visas for US citizens with immediate effect.

A recent summit of The Alliance of Sahel States has raised security and economic hopes for Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
Since withdrawing from ECOWAS, the post-coup countries have inaugurated a new bank, TV station and joint military force.
The West African countries say the bans are equivalent to those imposed on their citizens by the United States.
Military rulers expand emergency powers, warning that people, property, and services may be requisitioned.
Sahel countries launch a joint battalion to fight armed groups as they boost ties with Russia amid rising insecurity.