Mali

Islamists were killed as they scrambled to defend a newly installed base on the border with Burkina Faso.

Security forces have reclaimed control of a hotel in central Mali from gunmen, ending a deadly siege and freeing a number of hostages, according to a defence ministry spokesman.

Foreigners among those freed in Byblos Hotel siege by Islamists.

Byblos hotel near the city of Mopti used as a base for UN peacekeeping operations.

French Special Forces have confirmed the death of Mohamed Ali Ag Wadossene.

French special forces rescued the Dutch hostage who was kidnapped by al-Qaeda in 2011

Cause of the helicopter crash near Gao unclear

French national and Belgian among victims as Islamist gunmen open fire and lob grenades at 'The Terrace' in Malian capital.

Coulibaly urges more terror attacks in France.

The last French hostage in North Africa was kidnapped with his business associate in 2012.

Overnight raid by French forces kills Ahmed al-Tilemsi after 2011 kidnapping of two French nationals.

The woman has been put in quarantine at Carlos III Hospital in Madrid.

More than 40 exposed after relatives brought the two year-old girl to Mali after her mother died of the virus

The Malian government has confirmed the first case of ebola.

Sepla union claimed poor wages and inexperienced co-pilots could endanger passengers' safety.

Preliminary reports rule out survivors of crash as cause focuses on weather while French military officials rule out downing of plane.

No word yet on whether any survivors among Flight 5017's 110 passengers and six crew

Missing Air Algerie flight AH5017 crashed near Gao, Mali's second city.

Flight from Burkina Faso to Algiers loses contact 50 minutes after takeoff.

French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian pledges 3,000 troops for fight against jihadist militants in northern Africa.

Mujao calls aid organisation's men, all Mali nationals, 'enemies of Islam'.

Mali's army puts end to 10-month reign of terror by judge appointed by al-Qaida.

Clashes between Christians and Muslims plunge Bangui into chaos.

French soldiers move out from airport to boost security operations in Bangui.

Diary extracts reveal how 'White Widow' terror suspect Samantha Lewthwaite juggled jihad with domesticity.

With Christmas fast approaching, the jewellery industry is as buoyant as ever - but it needs to polish up its working practices.

France to deploy extra troops to Central Africa to prevent regional instability, say French officials.

Peaceful rally to demand disbanding of militias turns violent in Libya's capital.

French priest who helped Christians evade Islamist group Boko Haram kidnapped in northern Cameroon.