France says it will withdraw troops from Mali but remain in West Africa
The announcement by French President Emmanuel Macron will end nearly a decade of fighting Islamic extremists in the West African country.
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Musicians From Mali Offer Advice On Getting Through Hard Times
Facing a pandemic lockdown, huge political upheavals and ongoing uncertainty about the future, musicians including Oumou Sangare and Songhoy Blues offer lessons in creativity and optimism.
13 French Troops Killed In Helicopter Collision While Pursuing Militants In Mali
It's believed to be the highest single loss for the French military since 1983. "These 13 heroes had only one goal: to protect us," French President Emmanuel Macron said.
International Band Tinariwen Welcomed In Winston-Salem
An outpouring of local support for an international band culminated just before the Tuesday night concert at The Ramkat in Winston-Salem.
How One Community Brought Child Mortality Down From 154 to 7 Per 1,000 Live Births
A 7-year trial in Mali provided house calls and health care at no charge for pregnant women and young children. The results inspired the president to make a bold pronouncement.
U.N. Says At Least 95 People Killed In Attack On Mali Village
It's the latest in a spate of deadly attacks in a region that has seen escalating tensions between ethnic groups. The U.N. says a group of armed men poured into the village Sunday evening.
Why It's Easy — And Hard — To Get A Postcard All The Way From Timbuktu
When tourism to the fabled city took a downturn, two guys came up with an idea to bring in a little income for the local tour guides.
PHOTOS: Malick Sidibe Shows Mali's Youth With A Groovy 'Twist'
A Paris museum is showing the first major posthumous exhibit of work by the great photographer. As Sidibe himself once said, "I think photos are the best way of living a long time after you die."
Security Forces Respond To 'Ongoing Attack' At Luxury Resort In Mali
The country's ministry of security says its forces are responding to a deadly attack at Le Campement Kangaba, just outside Mali's capital. Officials there say at least two people are dead.
The Rainy Season Strategy To Stop Malaria
It's called Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention. And so far, the results have been remarkable.