Mali is a land of stunning contrasts, with a cultural richness and history that make it a unique destination in West Africa.

Five people were killed when gunmen stormed a tourist resort in Mali on Sunday ... said it carried out the attack near the capital Bamako. Mali has been fighting a jihadist insurgency for years.

But Mr Keïta was facing huge street protests before his arrest and many in Mali have welcomed his removal. Thousands gathered in Bamako's Independence Square to the sound of vuvuzelas ...