US gives Mali security forces $5 million in equipment following al-Qaida attack claim

BAMAKO, Mali — The United States is providing security forces in the West African nation of Mali with more than $5 million in new vehicles and other equipment.

Mali army raids Al Qaeda base, dozen militants killed

BAMAKO - Mali’s army has killed at least a dozen militants in an attack on an Al Qaeda base near the border with Algeria, a media report said Wednesday.

Mali spokesman says kidnappers have released 4 foreign hostages including 2 UN staffers

BAMAKO, Mali — Kidnappers on Wednesday released a senior U.N. peace envoy and three other Western hostages, following months of captivity, a Malian official said.

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