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.