Guitari Baro is a striking new instrumental trio from Mali and Guinea that made their debut at the 2025 Dakar Music Expo -- and immediately became a sensation. The group features guitarists Gaoussou ...

If Bamako really does fall into the hands of Islamists it would mark a stunning reversal — and not only for Mali’s military junta, whose seizure of power in 2020 on a wave of anti-French sentiment ...

Al-Qaeda is tightening its grip on Mali’s capital in a Taliban-style bid to seize control of the west African nation.

From Lily Allen's devastating divorce record to Tame Impala's polarising return, here are October's best new music releases.

Al-Qaeda militants are moving closer to seizing the capital of the West African nation of Mali, which, should the city fall, would become the first country in the world run by the terrorist group.

Idris Elba renewed with UMPG, while Blue Raincoat and Reservoir signed a deal with the estates of Molly and Nick Drake — plus more publishing updates.

The U.S. Embassy in Mali told all American citizens on Tuesday to leave the country due to a severe fuel crisis and security ...

MALIAN music icon, Salif Keita, is set to headline the 23rd edition of Sauti za Busara, Africa's renowned music festival, taking place in Zanzibar in February next year.

Mali is facing a fuel blockade imposed by jihadi militants, causing significant disruptions. It's an unusual strategy as the ...

Mali is facing a fuel blockade imposed by jihadi militants, causing significant disruptions. Education Minister Amadou Sy ...