“In Mali, the objective of the jihadists is not to take Bamako, but to change the people in power”

10:04

Mali attacks live: Gunfire heard near Bamako airport and in several cities

Unrest reported in several locations around the country.

18:30

Mali: France urges citizens to leave amid Tuareg advance

With Tuareg-led rebels saying the ruling junta in Mali will fall "sooner or later" and demanding the withdrawal of Russian troops, the French Foreign Ministry has called on French nationals …

18:30

Mali: France urges citizens to leave amid Tuareg advance

With Tuareg-led rebels saying the ruling junta in Mali will fall "sooner or later" and demanding the withdrawal of Russian troops, the French Foreign Ministry has called on French nationals …

12:42

Gunfire erupts near Seattle mayor’s event as families, children gather

Gunfire erupted near a Seattle community center while Mayor Katie Wilson attended an event with families and children, police said. No injuries reported.

23:58

Jihadists urge united front against Mali junta as Bamako blockade begins

Jihadist fighters in Mali have called for a broad uprising against the country’s military rulers, escalating tensions as they move to tighten pressure on the capital, Bamako. The appeal comes …

13:08

Russia’s role in Mali questioned as rebels push for exit

In Mali, rebels have called for Russian forces to withdraw, with the pullback from Kidal highlighting growing pressure despite Moscow’s claims of success and its habit of blaming external actors. …

10:13

Russia rejects Tuareg rebels' call to withdraw from Mali

Russia on Thursday said its forces would stay in Mali, rejecting a call from Tuareg rebels for Moscow to withdraw after separatists and jihadists launched the largest attacks against the …

20:33

Tuareg rebels vow Mali junta will fall

In tonight's edition, Mali's separatists declare the country's junta will fall, a day after its military leader declared the situation is under control. Also, the Democratic Republic of Congo is …

13:20

Mali junta chief makes first appearance since rebel attacks

Mali's military leader on Tuesday made his first public appearance since unprecedented large-scale weekend attacks destabilised his ruling junta, visiting the wounded and meeting the ambassador of key ally Russia. …

09:32

Mali's embattled junta chief says situation 'under control'

Mali's military leader on Tuesday insisted the situation in his country was "under control" as he made his first public address since unprecedented large-scale attacks at the weekend destabilised his …

22:16

Mali junta leader vows crackdown after insurgent attacks shake Bamako and north

Mali's military ruler Assimi Goita made his first public appearance since coordinated insurgent assaults over the weekend, pledging to “neutralise” those responsible as jihadist and separatist groups escalated attacks across …

20:30

Mali's tale of two insurgencies: 'Jihadists seek caliphate while Tuareg rebels pursue autonomy'

FRANCE 24's François Picard is pleased to welcome Ulf Laessing, Director of Regional Sahel Programme at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. According to Mr. Laessing, we are witnessing in Mali the …

13:08

Gunfire and blasts rock Mali: Army claims situation is under control

Ulf Laessing, Director of Regional Sahel Programme at Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Mali, is out guest.