Rather than framing Mali’s capital as a city under siege, we should recognise it as a city struggling under immense strain; ...
Earlier this month schools in Bamako, Mali’s capital, began reopening after a two-week closure—the latest sign of normality, ...
Chinese migrants have created a lively community in the Malian capital of Bamako but the advance of Islamist militants has ...
"Stop Disasters," an online video game developed by the United Nations, teaches young people how to reduce risks linked to ...
Militants affiliated with al-Qaeda have created a fuel crisis in Mali by blocking routes used by fuel tanker trucks across ...
Mali is "far from the scenario," the country’s foreign minister said amid armed groups’ recent attacks and blockade of the ...
Residents of the West African city of Timbuktu smuggled out tens of thousands of priceless manuscripts over a decade ago as ...
As a severe fuel blockade paralyzes Mali's capital, giant colorful marionettes danced through Bamako's streets this week in a ...
A jihadist blockade has brought Mali’s capital, Bamako, to a halt by cutting fuel supplies for almost two months. The group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, linked to al-Qaeda, has been targeting ...
A string of coups and the pushing out of former colonial power France in favour of Russian support haven't stopped insurgents ...
Bamako may not be under the control of Jama'at Nusrat al‑Islam wal‑Muslimin (JNIM), yet, the threat looms if the group forms alliances that could push for Islamic governance. Roads remain blocked and ...
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As terrorists close in on Bamako

MALI is under a heavy siege. Every effort to defeat terrorists who have made life unbearable for the citizens has yielded little dividend. This pathetic situation demands urgent and long-lasting ...