Fatal Mali rocket attack could be 'war crime' - UN The United Nations Security Council condemned a rocket attack that killed two UN peacekeepers and a contractor in northeast Mali, warning the assault could be … News • 30 Nov 15
Two held in connection with hotel attack in Mali Malian authorities arrested two people today suspected of links to an attack on a luxury hotel in the capital that killed 20 people. World • 26 Nov 15
Putin calls for cooperation in wake of Mali attack Russian President Vladimir Putin wants global cooperation to combat terrorism after Islamist militants killed 19 people, including six Russians, in the Mali attack. News • 21 Nov 15
Jihadist group behind siege on Mali hotel The jihadist group Al-Murabitoun has claimed that its forces carried out the attack on a hotel in the capital of Mali that has left more … News • 21 Nov 15
UN condemns attack on peacekeepers in Mali The UN Security Council has strongly condemned the "heinous" attack on a UN peacekeeping base in northern Mali. News • 08 Mar 15
Islamist group claims it carried out Mali attack The Mauritanian news website Al-Akhbar has said the armed Islamist group al-Mourabitoun has claimed responsibility for an attack in Mali's capital that killed five people. News • 07 Mar 15
France's last hostage abroad returns home France's last hostage abroad has returned home after three years in captivity and was welcomed by President Francois Hollande, who warned citizens not to travel … News • 10 Dec 14
Doctor from Sierra Leone dies from Ebola in US A doctor from Sierra Leone who was being treated at a US hospital for Ebola has died. News • 17 Nov 14
Mali reports second Ebola death Mali has suffered a new case of Ebola infection with the death of a nurse who treated a patient from Guinea, according to medical sources. News • 12 Nov 14
Ebola death toll tops 4,900 as virus spreads The death toll from the Ebola epidemic has risen to 4,922 in eight countries, the World Health Organization has said. News • 26 Oct 14
Bad weather blamed for Air Algerie crash Poor weather was the most likely cause of the crash of an Air Algerie flight in the West African state of Mali that killed all … News • 25 Jul 14
French forces kill 19 Islamist fighters in Mali French forces have killed 19 Islamist fighters during security operations in Mali's northern region of Timbuktu, according to a senior French officer in the West … News • 10 Dec 13
At least 21 bodies found in mass grave in Mali Authorities in Mali have found a mass grave believed to contain bodies of soldiers missing since last year. News • 04 Dec 13
Malians go to polls in parliamentary elections Malians have trickled to the polls amid high security for a legislative ballot, the second set of elections since France intervened this year to oust … News • 25 Nov 13
Two French journalists killed in Mali French President Francois Hollande has summoned his cabinet to a meeting over the killing of two French journalists by armed gunmen in northern Mali yesterday. News • 04 Nov 13
Four al-Qaeda hostages return to France Four French men held hostage in the Sahara desert by al-Qaeda-linked gunmen for three years have returned to France. News • 30 Oct 13
UN calls for more resources for Mali mission The United Nations has appealed for more troops and helicopters so that its peacekeeping mission in Mali can effectively stabilise the north of the country. News • 17 Oct 13
First election in Mali since French intervention Voters in Mali headed to the polls this morning in a presidential election it is hoped will provide a fresh start to a country divided … News • 28 Jul 13
Government pledges €2.5m to support Mali recovery The Government has announced a further €2.5m in support of the humanitarian and recovery effort in Mali. News • 15 May 13
Government to consider Mali peacekeeping force The Government is to give serious consideration to members of the Irish Defence Forces serving in any UN peacekeeping force that may be created to … News • 23 Apr 13
Malian troops search for rebels in Timbuktu Malian troops searched house-to-house in Timbuktu this morning following hours of fighting with Islamist rebels who had infiltrated the northern desert town. News • 01 Apr 13
Govt considers deploying troops to Mali The Government is considering deploying troops to train Mali’s army, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said. News • 06 Feb 13
France to withdraw troops from Mali in March France plans to begin pulling troops out of Mali from March and will focus its operations on flushing out Islamist rebels in the north of … News • 06 Feb 13
French troops to remain in Mali for some time The French president has said that he will withdraw troops from Mali once the Sahel state has restored sovereignty over its national territory. News • 02 Feb 13
French President Francois Hollande to visit Mali French President Francois Hollande will visit Mali tomorrow, accompanied by his ministers for defence, foreign affairs and development. News • 01 Feb 13
