The Sahel region could see a major surge of instability unless urgent action is taken to seek a diplomatic solution.

As Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Al Jazeera profiles key leaders from government and armed groups.

Mali and Nigeria, two of the countries in the Sahel region of west Africa, are separated by approximately 1,000 kilometres, with the Niger Republic between them. They differ in population size and ...

The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.

An Al-Qaida-linked blockade is fueling a sheep shortage in Mali – threatening Eid celebrations - Muslims in Mali's capital face challenges celebrating Eid al-Adha due to a blockade by armed groups lin ...

GENEVA (AP) – A crisis of huge proportions is brewing in Mali that could spread throughout the nine-nation Sahel region of northern Africa and beyond due to insufficient humanitarian aid for millions ...

Mali is experiencing a major escalation in violence, with jihadist groups advancing and the defense minister assassinated. The crisis threatens to destabilize the Sahel region.

Mali's downward spiral can be traced to regional and jihadist insurgencies that began in 2012. The emergency helped pave the way to victory for Keita in elections in 2013, when he cast himself as ...

Sadio Camara, his second wife and 2 grandchildren died amid coordinated nationwide attacks by jihadist fighters and separatist rebels.