Mali

At Least 38 Civilians Killed in Ambush in Western Niger

Armed men have killed at least 38 civilians in an ambush in the troubled western part of Niger.

Mali Finds 54 Bodies After Attacks on Northeastern Camps

More Than 40 Civilians Killed in Attacks on Camps in Northeastern Mali, Sources Say

More than 40 civilians were killed when armed men stormed several camps in northeastern Mali over the weekend, several sources told AFP.

Mali’s Government Forces Capture Strategic City of Kidal

Mali's government forces have captured the strategically important city of Kidal in the country's northeast.

More than 1,000 migrants rescued off West Africa, MSF says

More than 1,000 migrants have been rescued off the coast of West Africa in a week, reports Doctors Without Borders (MSF).

South African singer Tyla cancels concert after protests over migrant treatment

Xenophobic protests against immigrants in South Africa are now affecting the music scene.

Mali says Tuareg rebels release 22 government soldiers

Mali's government said on Sunday that the Tuareg movement had released 22 government soldiers. The latest release follows several similar releases by the separatist movement in recent times.

Militant Islamist group attacks worshippers in Nigeria, kills several and abducts dozens

A militant Islamist group in Nigeria has attacked Friday prayer participants, abducting a large number of people and killing several, witnesses said.