Mali

The statement escalates regional tensions after Mali accused Algeria of backing terrorism.

The blind musician, who helped bring Malian music to the world in the 2000s, died last week aged 70.

The warning comes as Africa begins to feel the impact of a massive review into US aid by Trump.

Africa's Sahel region accounts for more than half of terror-related killings, a new reports says.

Tuareg separatists accuse Russian Wagner fighters and Malian soldiers of killing 24 civilians.

Souleymane Cissé has died aged 84 after a career that spanned more than 50 years.

The collapse, which killed at least 40, took place near Kenieba, in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region.

In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group.