Sahel Islamist insurgency11 Feb 2026Her sons were killed by Islamist militants. She's among thousands who had to fleeYameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.11 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Suspected jihadists attack airport near Niger's capitalNiger's defence ministry said four military personnel were injured and 20 attackers killed in the incident.30 Jan 202613 Jan 2026Niger revokes licences of tanker drivers who refuse to go to Mali amid jihadist blockadeJihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.13 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Trump warns of more Nigeria strikes if Christians 'continue to be killed'The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.9 Jan 202626 Nov 2025Russian mercenaries accused of cold-blooded killings in Mali - BBC speaks to eyewitnessesRefugees have given the BBC a harrowing account of atrocities committed by the Russian paramilitary force. 26 Nov 202512 Nov 2025How jihadists have brought a nation to a standstill with their fuel blockadeMali has been paralysed by a fuel blockade, which has disrupted transport, schools, hospitals and more.12 Nov 20257 Nov 2025France advises citizens to leave Mali urgently amid jihadist fuel blockadeThe blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation.7 Nov 202527 Oct 2025Mali shuts schools and universities as jihadist blockade worsens fuel crisisThe education minister says the movement of staff and students has been affected by the scarcity of fuel.27 Oct 20259 Oct 2025'Business is at a standstill' - Mali jihadists' fuel blockade hits the capitalMore than 300 petrol tankers make it to Bamako under military escort a week after pumps run dry.9 Oct 2025...
