When Amadou Traoré was posted to an army base in western Mali, his family could take comfort that the soldier was far away ...

The attack on the western Malian city of Kayes on 1 July indicates that Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM is establishing itself in the area bordering Senegal and Mauritania.

A newly released investigative report has raised growing concern over the unchecked spread of Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite ...

In the Sahel, a region plagued by jihadist violence, there are roads people steer clear of and others they travel on with ...

Billionaire Elon Musk's satellite internet system has become an increasingly common tool for armed groups to communicate in ...

Five years after taking power by force, Mali's junta leader, General Assimi Goita, has abandoned his promise of a democratic transition, extending his military rule for at least five more years ...

The following is the June 11, 2025, Government Accountability Office report, Weapon Systems Annual Assessment DOD Leaders Should Ensure That Newer Programs Are Structured for Speed and Innovation ...

DOGE attempted to assign a team to the Government Accountability Office, an influential congressional watchdog agency. It refused. But experts say DOGE could have learned much from GAO.

GAO rejects DOGE attempt to land at congressional watchdog agency The Government Accountability Office told the DOGE acting administrator that it is part of the legislative branch.

Transition After a slow start, GAO says it’s now hearing from DOGE The comptroller general said DOGE is “actually using our recommendations” after the Elon Musk-led group had barely any contact with ...