Libya’s UN-backed government and eastern parliament reach cease-fire deal
A ceasefire has been called in Libya, a move heralded by the UN, the EU and Egypt, which is raising hopes of an end to years of violence in the country. In…
Thespians battle prejudice and poverty in wartime Mali
A group of young Malians in Bamako perform in a theatre troupe, braving the prejudices associated with the discipline. Despite the setbacks, young thespians Aly, Awa and their acolytes have written and…
Young entrepreneurs get a chance in Bamako’s Tech Friday
They're young, they have ideas .. and they want to make a difference in their country. Once a month, startup founders in Mali's capital Bamako face off at the "Tech Friday" event.…
15 dead people in Mali building collapse
Fifteen people were killed when a three-storey building under construction collapsed in Bamako's Banconi Salemebougou district, according to a provisional assessment by the Malian Ministry of Security and Civil Protection. Rescue operations…
1,000 trucks stranded in Mali roads protest
More than 1,000 trucks loaded with merchandise are blocked at the entrance to Mali's capital Bamako on the fourth day of protests against the poor state of the country's roads.…
One dead in protest over detained Mali radio presenter
One person was killed and several more wounded in Mali during clashes between security forces and demonstrators protesting the arrest of a popular radio presenter.…