Soumaïla Cissé was abducted on the campaign trail

Militants 'release' Malian politician and French hostage

Politics Oct 08
The family of the last French hostage held by Islamists in Mali say she has been released.
The Islamic State (IS) group said it carried out the attack
Militants attack Nigeria governor’s convoy
Politics Sep 28
Suspected Islamist militants on Sunday attacked the convoy of Borno state governor, Babagana Zulum, while returning to the capital, Maiduguri.