Malian town attacked by militants

At least two international peacekeepers are killed in an Islamist militant attack on a town in central Somalia which has been under siege since March.

Sidi Touré is a singer/songwriter from Bamako, Mali. His music is a type of songhaï blues. He started his career in the Sonhaï Stars, a regional orchestra. In 1984 he won the award of best singer with a song of his own hand at a Mali National Bienale. He won the same prize again in 1986. Sidi Touré is mainly known for his appearance in Vincent Moon’s Take-Away Show series of videos. Moon filmed the Malian musician on location in Mali. He is considered one of the all time great musician...

Malian parliamentary elections marred by kidnappings, attacks  Al Jazeera English

Malian striker Modibo Maiga joins French side Metz on a season-long loan from English Premier League club West Ham.

Tanzanian albino attacked for her bones
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Thieves chopped off a Tanzanian albino girl's leg and fingers because they think her bones are magic, a belief taught by witch doctors. Now, thanks to a doctor, she has a prosthetic limb. Tweet · Pin It. Advertising. More Video. Recommended; Local ...

Multiple army barracks in Burundi's capital, Bujumbura, have come under attack, with reports saying at least seven people are dead.

Gunmen launch an attack on the Radisson Blu Hotel popular with expat workers in the centre of Mali's capital, Bamako, witnesses say.

Turkey's foreign ministry says a Turkish freighter was attacked near the coast of Libya, killing one Turkish crew member.

Militants attack Somali presidential palace, police in Mogadishu say