Mali2 days agoHow off-the-shelf drones are changing jihadist warfare in West AfricaInsurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region. 2 days ago2 Feb 2026Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage themThe US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.2 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting presidentProsecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".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 202631 Dec 2025Mali and Burkina Faso impose travel ban on US citizens in tit-for-tat moveThe two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens. 31 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Trump expands US travel ban to five more countriesThe US will restrict entry of people from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria as well as holders of Palestinian Authority passports.17 Dec 20259 Dec 2025A coup too far: Why Benin's rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeededPlotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.9 Dec 202526 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 2025...
