August 01

• Mali: Malian Refugees Leave Mauritania

  Mauritanian security authorities and the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) have finalised plans to move the Malian nationals out of refugee camps near Fassala, according to... Read more »

July 30

• Mali: Mali Voters Ignore Terror Threat

  Malians headed to the polls on Sunday (July 28th) for the first nationwide ballot since armed extremists were ousted from the country's north. Read more »

July 16

• Mali: French Hostage Confirmed Dead in Mali

  President Francois Hollande confirmed Monday (July 15th) that a body found in northern Mali was that of a French hostage and vowed the killing would not go unpunished, AFP... Read more »

July 12

• Mali: UN Begins Mali Peacekeeping Mission

  The United Nations peacekeeping force in Mali began its official mission on July 1st. Read more »

July 01

• North Africa: Al-Qaeda Continues Propaganda Push

  With turbulent conditions across North Africa, al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb is trying to take advantage of the situation by stepping up its multimedia campaign. Read more »

June 07

• Libya: Al-Qaeda Swaps Mali for Libya

  Ever since the liberation of northern Mali by French and African forces, some observers have been asking the same question: where did al-Qaeda fighters go? Read more »

May 24

• Mali: Donor Conference Focuses On Terror Threat

  One-hundred eight countries and international bodies gathered in Brussels last week for a conference on rebuilding Mali, pledging 3.2 million euros as financial aid. Read more »

May 21

• Mauritania: Ansar Al-Din Spokesman Surrenders to Nation

  A spokesman for Malian Islamist group Ansar al-Din surrendered to Mauritanian forces on Saturday (May 18th), near the Mali border. Read more »

May 17

• Morocco: Local Terror Cells Had Big Plans, Members Confess

  Members of two Nador-based terror cells appeared in a Morocco court for arraignment on Tuesday (May 14th). Read more »

May 15

• Mali: Musical Fundraiser Helps Mali Refugees

  Nouakchott just hosted a big benefit concert to show support for the thousands of Malians now living in Mauritanian refugee camps. Read more »

May 02

• Mali: French Jihadist Arrested in Mali

  French forces captured a French citizen in Mali suspected of joining al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). Read more »

April 18

• Mali: Ansar Al-Din Spokesman to Surrender

  A one-time spokesman for Malian Islamist group Ansar al-Din said Wednesday (April 17th) that he was ready to turn himself in. Read more »

April 16

• Algeria: Nation Thwarts Mali Arms Smuggling

  Algerian security forces on Saturday (April 13th) intercepted an arms shipment from Libya to terrorists in northern Mali. Read more »

April 12

• Mali: Al-Qaeda Targets Children Through Video Games

  Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) is changing its strategy to target children at an early age to lure them to its radical ideology. Read more »

• Mali: World Backs Mali Unity

  The first of France's 100 troops left Mali on Tuesday (April 9th), beginning the countdown for the Sahel state to assume responsibility for its own security and stability. Read more »

April 09

• West Africa: Sahel Ulema Urge Release of Hostages

  The League of Ulemas of the Sahel on Monday (April 8th) sent an appeal to al-Qaeda and other armed groups to release the Algerian and Western hostages held in northern Mali. Read more »

April 08

• Mali: Al-Qaeda Reels From Mali Action

  Casualties and disarray amidst its Mali affiliates is prompting al Qaeda central to intensify its rhetoric. Read more »

• Morocco: Nation, Hollande Discuss Sahel Security

  Moroccan officials on Wednesday and Thursday (April 3rd-4th) discussed security in the Sahel with French President François Hollande. Read more »

April 05

• Mali: Moderate Imams Denounce Radicalism

  Two recent sermons delivered by religious leaders in Mali are highlighting how extremists fighting in the country fail to understand the true teachings of Islam. Read more »

March 27

• Mali: Mali Prepares for Post-Military Operation Stage

  The interim government in Mali is working toward the return to normal political conditions and holding democratic elections once the military operation is over. Read more »

March 26

• Mali: France to Withdraw Troops From Mali

  France will soon begin a gradual withdrawal of troops from northern Mali, Senate President Jean-Pierre Bel confirmed on Monday (March 25th). Read more »

March 17

• Mali: Nouakchott Hosts AU Summit On Mali

  Foreign ministers from Algeria, Mauritania and other African countries will meet Sunday (March 17th) in Nouakchott, PANA reported. The African Union Peace and Security Council... Read more »

March 15

• Mali: Al-Qaeda in Maghreb Near Collapse

  The loss of prominent leaders and relentless pursuit by the military coalition in Mali may spell the end of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb across the entire Sahel, local analysts... Read more »

March 12

• Algeria: Algeria Dismantles Mali Terror Cell

  Algerian security services on Saturday (March 9th) broke up an al-Qaeda terror cell in the town of Bordj Badji Mokthar along the Mali border, Echorouk reported. Read more »

• Mauritania: Mauritania Receives Mali President

  Malian Interim President Dioncounda Traore wrapped up a two-day working visit to Nouakchott on Monday (March 11th) after solidifying bilateral relations with his Mauritanian... Read more »