December 3

• Mali: Mali Clerics Unite Against Extremists

  Religious leaders in Mali are urging politicians to set aside their differences and unite against extremists. Read more »

• Mali: Al-Qaeda Creates Touareg-Led Brigade

  AQIM seeks to decentralise its command and incorporate more of the Sahel local population in an attempt to anchor itself in the region. Read more »

• Mali: Mali Islamists Whip Unmarried Couples

  Mali Islamists on Thursday (November 29th) publicly whipped three unmarried couples. Read more »

• Mali: Tuareg Rebels Attend Talks

  Malian Foreign Minister Tieman Coulibaly and a government delegation will arrive in Ouagadougou on Sunday (December 2nd) for peace talks with rival Touareg separatist groups, AFP... Read more »

November 30

• Mali: Ansar Al-Din Plays Double Game

  Ansar al-Din preserves its alliance with jihadists, despite earlier pledges to engage in peaceful talks. Read more »

November 29

• Mali: Mali Extremists Target Women

  "The suffering of the local population, especially for women, is unimaginable," the Timbuktu mayor says. Read more »

• Mali: Al-Qaeda Appoints New Mali Chief

  With the appointment of a young new terror leader in the Sahara, al-Qaeda is attempting to lure in Mauritanian youths, experts warn. Read more »

November 28

• Mali: Mali Terrorists Release Hostage Footage

  A Frenchman kidnapped in Mali begs his government to secure his release. Read more »

November 26

• Mali: Malians Rally Against Extremism

  Several thousand Malians gathered in Bamako on Saturday (November 24th) to demonstrate against religious extremism and the occupation of the country's north by jihadists, AFP... Read more »

• Morocco: Nation Dismantles Mujao Recruiting Cell

  Morocco dismantled a terror network that was recruiting and training fighters for the Movement for Tawhid and Jihad (MUJAO) and al-Qaeda in Mali, the interior ministry said on... Read more »

• Mali: AQIM Names New Mali Katibat Chief

  Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) appointed a Mauritanian to head its Al Vourghan brigade in the Sahara, ANI reported on Friday (November 23rd). Read more »

November 24

• Mali: Terrorists Kidnap French National

  The latest abduction of a French citizen in southwest Mali raises questions as to whether terrorists are now able to reach areas their beyond. Read more »

• Mauritania: Mauritania Arrests Mali-Bound French Jihadist

  Mauritanian security forces arrested a French jihadist in the eastern city of Nema, Jeune Afrique reported on Thursday (November 22nd). The man was allegedly on his way to join... Read more »

• West Africa: UN Sahel Envoy Seeks Mali Solution

  United Nations Sahel envoy Romano Prodi spoke in Rabat on Tuesday (November 20th) about the need to promote peace in Mali before turning to a military solution. Read more »

• West Africa: Mali Critical to Regional Stability, Messahel Says

  While Algeria, Niger and Mauritania are strengthening border security, the measures do not imply "automatic closure" in the event of military intervention in northern Mali, Maghreb... Read more »

November 23

• Mali: Touareg Rebels Vow Terror Crackdown

  Despite losses, Touareg rebel leaders say they will continue to confront terrorists occupying northern Mali. Read more »

November 22

• Mali: Mali Terrorists Abduct European

  Seven armed terrorists kidnapped a French-speaking European Tuesday (November 20th) night in the Kayes region of western Mali, AFP reported. Read more »

• West Africa: UN Envoy - No Imminent Action in Mali

  Military intervention in Mali is about a year away, Liberte quoted United Nations Sahel envoy Romano Prodi as saying Tuesday (November 20th) in Rabat. Speaking after holding talks... Read more »

November 21

• Mali: European Powers Back Mali Intervention

  European military trainers could soon be headed to Mali. Read more »

• Mali: Terrorists, Touaregs Clash in Northern Mali

  Secular Touaregs are taking on al-Qaeda-linked Islamists occupying northern Mali. Read more »

November 19

• West Africa: Algeria Ready to Close Mali Border

  As the international community prepares for intervention in Mali, Algeria pushes for a political solution. Read more »

• West Africa: Tangier Summit Supports Defence Co-Operation

  The 5th MEDays international forum wrapped up Saturday (November 17th) in Morocco, MAP reported. The "Tangier Declaration" issued at the conclusion of the Euro-Med summit proposed... Read more »

November 18

• Africa: Mali Military Intervention Countdown Begins

  Mali is looking forward to assistance from the international community to stabilise the country and hold elections. Read more »

• Mali: EU States to Train Mali Troops

  Foreign and defence ministers from several European countries endorsed a plan to train Malian military forces, BBC reported on Thursday (November 15th). Read more »

• Mali: Mali Mediation Talks Break New Ground

  Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore on Friday (November 16th) led joint talks with delegations from Malian rebel groups Ansar al-Din and the National Movement for the Liberation... Read more »