Tag: Mali

Sixteen soldiers killed by jihadists in Mali

Jihadists have overtaken areas with weak governmental leadership.

Hundreds of civilians slain by militia in Burkina Faso since May

Thousands of other people have also been displaced, pushed from their homes and lands due to the conflict.

Kidnapped priest released in Mali

The other faithful kidnapped with him were released on the 23rd of June.

Father Léon Dougnon released in Mali

Kidnapped on the 21st of June in Mopti, in the centre of Mali, Father Léon Dougnon was released on the 13th of July.

Missionary in Mali found te be alive three years after kidpnapping by Islamists

The Colombian nun of the Franciscan Congregation of Mary Immaculate has worked for many years in Muslim-dominated Mali.

Franciscan sister, held captive in Mali, sends letter to her family

For the last four years, the Franciscan religious sister has been held captive by Islamist terrorists.

Five abducted Christians in Mali have been freed

All five men are said to be in good health.

Five Christians kidnapped in Mali

Open Doors listed Mali as the 28th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian in 2021.

Priest invites to pray for nun, held captive in Mali

Italian priest recently freed after spending two years of captivity in Niger, has appealed for the release of his sister in Christ

Islamists increase their influence in North-Western Africa

A coup and a precarious situation in the country could activate groups of Islamic militants linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS.