Mali Soldiers Killed in Suspected Militant Attack

Government soldiers were said to have been taken by surprise, coming under heavy gunfire. The attack comes as the country's president searches for a new prime minister in the wake of a complete Cabinet resignation, writes Deutsche Welle.

Members of the Malian army (file photo).

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