The Mali crisis could have a dangerous spillover effect
The Sahel region could see a major surge of instability unless urgent action is taken to seek a diplomatic solution.

The Sahel region could see a major surge of instability unless urgent action is taken to seek a diplomatic solution.









Exclusive video obtained by Al Jazeera shows dozens of soldiers held prisoner by Tuareg separatists in northern Mali.
Military leader promotes himself after defence minister killed in attacks linked to al-Qaeda and Tuareg separatists.

A coalition of armed groups and rebels challenges the military government’s authority.
Five army personnel, including three active-duty soldiers, identified as suspects in last week’s coordinated attacks.
JNIM and Tuareg separatists continue their attacks against Mali’s military government.

Bamako woke to explosions as JNIM and Tuareg rebels attacked nationwide, killing Mali’s defence minister. Why now?
As Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Al Jazeera profiles key leaders from government and armed groups.

Video has been published by Russian mercenaries showing a heavy gun battle between Mali’s military and rebels.
As military government battles to reassert control, spokesperson for Tuareg rebels says it will fall ‘sooner or later’.
Thousands of Malians have been forced to flee their country as several groups, including the army, assault them.