Mali
Trump bars Palestinians from entering US on PA-issued travel docs
The US has imposed full restrictions and entry limitations on nationals from five countries - Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria - in addition to the initial list of 12 countries.
Al Qaeda-linked terrorists kill at least 10 soldiers in Niger, sources say
Mali army killed 31 villagers in attacks on insurgent area, HRW says
UN warns of looming famine in Sudan, Gaza among numerous hotspots
West African mediators arrive in Mali seeking reversal of coup
The presidents of Ivory Coast and Guinea are among those pushing for a tough response.
Malian colonel declares himself as junta head after president ousted
Junta members met government ministry officials late on Wednesday to map out a return to stability, a day after detaining President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita in a coup.
Mali soldiers promise elections after coup condemned abroad
It was still not clear early on Wednesday who was leading the revolt.
Mali protesters take over state TV building, station goes off-air
Police fired tear gas and several rounds of gunfire as they tried to force protesters out the building.
French army kills al-Qaeda North Africa chief Droukdel -defense minister
Droukdel was believed to be hiding in the mountains of northern Algeria. The group operates across northern Mali, Niger, Mauritania and Algeria.
French forces kill 33 militants in Mali - Macron
France, the former colonial power in Mali and Ivory Coast, is the only Western country with a significant military presence in Mali and the wider Sahel, an arid region of West Africa.
Militants kill 54 in attack on Mali army post; IS claims responsibility
Islamic state claimed responsibility for the attack via its Amaq news agency on Saturday, without providing evidence.