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Renewed violence in Mali raises fears of escalating Sahel crisis
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (39+ words) Fresh fighting has erupted in Kidal, where Tuareg rebels backed by jihadists are clashing with government forces supported by Russian mercenaries. The violence follows coordinated nationwide attacks, including explosions and sustained gunfire in Bamako, highlighting a worsening security situation....
UN expresses 'deep concern' over Mali attacks, calls for international assistance
3+ hour, 43+ min ago (16+ words) The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed his "deep concern" over the weekend’s attacks in Mali....
Mali's PM urges public to remain calm during visit to victims of attacks
16+ hour, 35+ min ago (31+ words) The Prime Minister of Mali's transitional government, General Abdoulaye Maiga, on Monday visited some of the injured in Saturday's attacks by jihadi and rebel forces that killed the country's defence chief....
Mali under pressure as coordinated attacks aim to 'destabilise' state [Interview]
22+ hour, 20+ min ago (26+ words) Mali is under growing pressure as coordinated attacks target major cities, use covert infiltration, and bring together rival armed groups, according to political analyst Josiasse Assemon....
Greek FM in Libya for talks on migration, maritime borders and economic ties
8+ hour, 4+ min ago (216+ words) Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis received a warm welcome in Tripoli on Monday as he arrived for talks with his Libyan counterpart, Taher al-Baour. Top of the agenda was the massive rise in migrants reaching Greece from eastern Libya, something…...
Putin says Russia ready to support peace efforts in Middle East
20+ hour, 39+ min ago (236+ words) Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iran's top diplomat that Moscow would do everything it could to help secure peace in the Middle East, during a meeting in Saint Petersburg on Monday. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking on arrival in…...
Security, politics and protest: top stories in {Africanews Today}
1+ day, 24+ min ago (420+ words) Life is gradually returning to normal in Mali, according to testimonies gathered after the jihadist attack that claimed the life of General Sadio Camara. The authorities declared two days of national mourning after JNIM and the Azawad Liberation Front attacked…...
Update: Mali's army claims situation under control following attacks
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (408+ words) Mali's military claims the situation in the country is under control following a series of attacks on Saturday, despite shooting continuing to be heard in the capital, Bamako, and helicopters flying overhead. Residents and the authorities said gunmen attacked several…...
Tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz, Iran says "no plans" to join talks
1+ week, 1+ day ago (255+ words) The Strait of Hormuz remained closed on Monday as tensions escalate between Washington and Tehran. Iran reimposed restrictions on traffic on Saturday over the ongoing US blockade of the waterway. US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that American naval…...
War-damaged mosque offered shelter during fighting in the Sudanese capital
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (345+ words) The Gharib Allah Sufi mosque in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, was on the frontline of the country's civil war for almost two years. It has been open for over a century and despite the danger, has never stopped servicing the…...