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Mali government urges displaced residents to return to Kidal
A week after armed fighters were removed from the city of Kidal, Mali's Tuaregs say they are still too afraid to return to their homes.
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Battle for northern Mali: Military and allies recapture northern city
Mali’s military is imposing a curfew in the northern city of Kidal, after taking control of the area on Wednesday.
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Mali UN withdrawal: Junta says armed groups take over UN bases
Mali’s military is accusing the UN peacekeeping mission of compromising security in the north of the country by closing its operation.
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Mali army, Toureg armed groups head toward potentially decisive confrontation
Mali's military advances on a northern separatist rebel stronghold in a high-stakes operation.
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Niger declares mourning after dozens of soldiers killed in attack near Mali
The government declared three days of national mourning following the attack by suspected armed groups.
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Mohamed Muizzu wins Maldives election in victory for pro-China camp
Incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih concedes defeat shortly before midnight after Muizzu wins 54 percent of the vote.
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UNICEF: Nearly 1 million children in Mali threatened with acute malnutrition
Nearly 1 million children under five in Mali face acute malnutrition by December this year.
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Mali education crisis: Lack of security causing academic disruptions
Teachers in Mali say a lack of security has caused a major disruption to the school system.
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France to withdraw ambassador, troops from Niger after coup: Macron
The new military rulers had been demanding the exit of the French ambassador & troops after President Macron refused to recognise the coup
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Tuareg rebels claim control of army bases in northern Mali
Tuareg rebels in Northern Mali say they have taken control of two army bases.
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Pro-coup protests continue in Niger as Biden urges Bazoum release
On Niger’s 63rd independence anniversary, protesters gather to show support for last week’s coup.
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World gets 1st view of ousted president of Niger since last week's coup
The world got its first glimpse of Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum since he was ousted from power in a coup last week. It comes as coup leaders warn that France may try to intervene in the West African country.
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Burkina Faso & Mali warn against intervention after Niger coup
The two countries joined Guinea in expressing ‘fraternal solidarity’ with the people of Niger after a military coup.
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Niger president seen in photo for 1st time since coup
The world got its first glimpse of Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum since he was ousted from power last week. It comes as coup leaders warn that France may try to intervene in the West African country.
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Niger general Tchiani named head of transitional government after coup
Self-appointed leader says coup necessary to avoid ‘the gradual and inevitable demise’ of the country.
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President of Niger the latest West African leader to fall in a coup
The security situation in Niger remains precarious after soldiers detained president Mohamed Bazoum and declared a coup. Who is in control remains unclear. It is the latest in a series of coups in West Africa.
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Putin promises six African countries thousands of tonnes of grain
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia will gift six African countries thousands of tonnes of grain.
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United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali set to end on June 30
Divisions at the United Nations Security Council delay plans to end the peacekeeping mission in Mali.
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Wagner revolt in Russia dims outlook for its operations in Africa
Mali and CAR sought closer ties with Russia and military support to fight armed groups in both countries.
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Mali’s military rulers hold constitutional referendum vote
The military government promises a return to civilian rule, but opponents argue changes would give power to president
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UN peacekeeping: Challenges mount in Africa
It's the 75th anniversary of UN peacekeeping operations. At least 32 blue helmets were killed in attacks last year
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Senior military-linked election official shot dead in Myanmar
Myanmar’s army blamed the killing on the anti-coup People’s Defence Forces who are fighting military rule in the country
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At least 10 killed, dozens wounded in central Mali attack
At least 10 people have been killed in an attack on a military camp in central Mali.
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UN mission to Mali: Malians debate presence of peacekeepers
The head of the UN mission in Mali has told the Security Council that peacekeeping operations are stretched thin.