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Image for French national gets 20 years in Mali over alleged destabilisation plot
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French national gets 20 years in Mali over alleged destabilisation plot

BAMAKO, June 5 (Reuters) - A French national accused by Mali’s military-led government of involvemen...

5th June, 2026

Image for Mali attacks spotlight the growing reach of militants across West Africa
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Mali attacks spotlight the growing reach of militants across West Africa

By David Lewis, Mariano Zafra and Maxwell Akalaare Adombila May 1 (Reuters) - Simultaneous attacks i...

1st May, 2026

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Crowds gather in Cameroon for biggest event of Pope Leo's Africa tour

DOUALA, April 17 (Reuters) - Thousands of people were gathering early on Friday in Douala, Cameroon'...

17th April, 2026