Ansar Dine
Which Jihadi Groups Operate in Africa's Sahel Region?
The EU is investing $56 million in a counter-terrorism force in a region awash with militant groups.
Mali: Militants Kill 11 Soldiers Near Burkina Border
Al-Qaeda affiliates are active in the region.
African Jihadi Groups Unite in Troubled Sahel Region
Some of the groups were involved in the 2012 northern Mali uprising.
Mali: Tuareg Rebel Group Withdraws From Peace Process
A 2015 peace deal is aimed at resolving the causes of a 2012 revolution in northern Mali.
Mali: Four Killed in Weekend of Attacks
Militant Islamist groups are ramping up attacks in Mali as a peace deal falters.
Islamist Pleads Guilty to Destroying Mali Tombs at ICC
Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi is the first person to enter a guilty plea at the ICC.
Mali: Deadly Protests Over Detention of Radio Presenter
The presenter, known as Ras Bath, suggested jihadis are on the front foot against Mali armed forces.
Mali: 17 Soldiers Killed in Military Base Attack
Militant Islamists Ansar Dine and an ethnic group have claimed responsibility for the attack.
Who is Iyad Ag Ghaly, Mali's Veteran Jihadi?
The Ansar Dine leader had a penchant for whisky and served as a diplomat in Saudi Arabia.
Mali Has Arrested a Top Militant Commander
Souleymane Keita played a key role when Islamist groups took control of northern Mali in 2012.
AQIM Claims Kidnapping of Swiss Missionary in Mali
Beatrice Stockly was taken from her home in Timbuktu in January for the second time in four years.
