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Mali troops put down a deadly militant attack in the capital

Sep. 17, 2024 22:32 PM EDT

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali troops subdued the Islamic militants who attacked a military training camp and the airport in Mali’s capital Tuesday after gunbattles that killed some soldiers, authorities said. An al-Qaida-linked group claimed the attack. The militants tried to...

The trash in Mali's capital is piling up. Donkey carts are coming to help

Aug. 18, 2024 00:13 AM EDT

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — When handling the garbage of a city of over 3 million people and equipped with little more than a face mask and gloves, it helps to have a sense of humor. Yacouba Diallo decided to name the two donkeys that pull his cart after his cousins, Keita and Kanté. ...