Mali

Gold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say.

Tuesday's attack marks the third major assault on army positions over the past month.

Mali has boosted relations with Russia while reducing ties with former colonial power France.

Mali will have a majority stake in the plant asserting its "economic sovereignty", the military leader says.

The Russian mercenary group is leaving amid an uptick in deadly Islamist insurgent attacks.

The army says it defended its post "vigorously" but eventually withdrew, as militants seized on their base.

Documents found inside the boat washed ashore in St Vincent and the Grenadines indicate the migrants were from Mali.

All political meetings have also been banned as the junta intensifies its grip on power.