Mali's army did not provide an official comment on the accusations when approached by AFP on Monday. "What happened is serious. These were civilians who were killed in the two vehicles in the Tilemsi ...

with local sources telling Agence France-Presse that Wagner mercenaries and Mali's army were responsible. A relative of the driver of one of the vehicles told AFP from the northern city of Gao ...

Other notable airports include Gao Airport ... destination in West Africa. From its desert landscapes to its vibrant communities along the Niger River, Mali offers an unforgettable experience ...

The group operated first in western Niger and Ménaka, in north-eastern Mali, while also conducting several attacks ... fighters whose origins are in Ménaka and the Malian city of Gao. ISGS fighters ...