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Libya’s largest oil refinery halts operations during fighting
Zawiya refinery shut down in ‘precautionary measure’ as emergency declared following explosions and gunfire nearby.
Armed fighters kill at least 30 people in attacks in central Mali
Several sources tell Reuters and AFP the al-Qaeda-affiliated assailants hit two villages in Mopti region on Wednesday.
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters storm Mali prison, block food supplies to Bamako
Fighters attack ‘Africa’s Alcatraz’, which detains high-value prisoners, and disrupt crucial supply chains to capital.
What’s happening in Mali one week after attack by armed groups? All we know
Mali’s military government, Assimi Goita, has taken on the role of defence minister.
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Is Mali’s military government losing control?
A coalition of armed groups and rebels challenges the military government’s authority.
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Mali crisis: Who are the key leaders to know about?
As Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Global News Insight profiles key leaders from government and armed groups.
‘We saw terrible things’: Mali refugees tell of atrocities amid attacks
Thousands of Malians have been forced to flee their country as several groups, including the army, assault them.
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What role has Russia played in Mali’s security and the Sahel region?
Russia, which has been making inroads into the Sahel through defence partnerships, now faces scrutiny.
Mali military leader Goita emerges as Russia declares it halted coup
First sighting of Goita since rebel attacks comes as Russia seeks to dampen speculation over ally’s military government.
