Blood on the Sahel's Unyielding Soil A Malian military convoy was ambushed near Anefis in northern Mali, resulting in the deaths of at least 50 soldiers.
The attack is part of a long standing pattern of violence in the region, with Tuareg separatists and al Qaeda linked fighters claiming responsibility.
The Sahel has been plagued by insurgency for years, with various groups vying for control and resources.