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Attack against Ghana military convoy kills three civilians

A military-escorted civilian convoy in northern Ghana was attacked on Monday, leaving three civilians dead and one injured, the Ghana Armed Forces said.

Mali reeling after coordinated attacks expose security cracks

Mali is grappling with the aftermath of sweeping, coordinated attacks by jihadist fighters and rebel groups that seized multiple towns and military bases over the weekend.

UN expresses ‘deep concern’ over Mali attacks, calls for international assistance

The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed his "deep concern" over the weekend’s attacks in Mali.

Wave of attacks puts Mali junta under pressure [Africanews Today]

Life is gradually returning to normal in Mali, according to testimonies gathered after the jihadist attack that claimed the life of General Sadio Camara.

Islamic State claims attack that killed 29 in northeastern Nigeria

At least 29 people have been killed in a brutal attack in northeast Nigeria, where gunmen opened fire on civilians gathered at a football pitch in Adamawa state, underscoring the country’s deepening security crisis.

Malian diaspora in Paris gathers in support of Bamako’s ruling junta

Hundreds of members of Mali’s diaspora gathered in Montreuil, near Paris, on Monday in a show of support for the country’s ruling junta.

Malian diaspora gathers in Paris in show of support their country’s junta

Hundreds of members of Mali’s diaspora gathered in Montreuil, near Paris, on Monday in a show of support for the country’s ruling junta.

Mali’s PM urges public to remain calm during visit to victims of attacks

The Prime Minister of Mali's transitional government, General Abdoulaye Maiga, on Monday visited some of the injured in Saturday's attacks by jihadi and rebel forces that killed the country's defence chief.

Greek FM in Libya for talks on migration, maritime borders and economic ties

The Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis received a warm welcome in Tripoli on Monday as he arrived for talks with his Libyan counterpart, Taher al-Baour.

Mali’s PM urges public to remain calm during visit to victims of coordinated attacks

The Prime Minister of Mali's transitional government, General Abdoulaye Maiga, on Monday visited some of the injured in Saturday's attacks by jihadi and rebel forces that killed the country's defence chief.