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Mali junta moots five-year transition to civilian rule

Bamako – Mali’s military-dominated government on Thursday suggested that the poor Sahel country might take five years to return to... Read more

31 Dec, 2021

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Four soldiers killed in Mali attack, army says

Bamako – Four Malian soldiers were killed and around a dozen others were wounded when they were attacked in the... Read more

30 Dec, 2021

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Mali launches forum on return to civil rule

Bamako – Mali’s military-dominated government on Monday launched a four-day national forum on returning the country to civilian rule following... Read more

28 Dec, 2021

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Mali denies deployment of Russian mercenaries

Bamako – Mali’s government has denied any deployment of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group following charges by a group... Read more

25 Dec, 2021

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Conflict-hit Mali agrees to 1 000 extra UN peacekeepers

Bamako – Mali has agreed to accept 1 000 UN peacekeepers from nearby Chad, following France’s move to reduce troops... Read more

18 Dec, 2021

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Europe builds up Mali force as France draws down troops

Ménaka – France’s military camps in Mali are going quiet as Paris winds down its security presence in the... Read more

16 Dec, 2021

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French soldiers lower flag after years in Mali’s Timbuktu

Timbuktu – French troops were preparing to leave the Malian city of Timbuktu on Tuesday, in a symbolic departure... Read more

14 Dec, 2021

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French forces pack up in Mali for Sahel pullout

Gao – After nine years deployed in Mali, France is organising a drawdown, with troops preparing to leave the... Read more

13 Dec, 2021

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West African states call for Mali polls in February, eye sanctions

Abuja – West African leaders called on Sunday for military-ruled Mali to hold elections in February, and threatened further sanctions... Read more

13 Dec, 2021

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Mali leader promises election timetable by Jan 31

Abuja – The head of Mali’s military-dominated government on Sunday promised west Africa’s regional bloc he would provide it with... Read more

12 Dec, 2021