In Mali’s northeast, militias thrive in state’s absence
Ménaka – Security forces in the Menaka region of northeastern Mali are struggling with a kaleidoscope of militia groups... Read more
28 Nov, 2021
Mali delays forum seen as key to returning to civilian rule
Bamako – Mali on Tuesday said that it would delay a nationwide debate on reform that the army-dominated government views... Read more
24 Nov, 2021
Blinken warns Russia’s Wagner group against Mali meddling
Dakar – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday warned the shadowy Russian mercenary group Wagner over involvement... Read more
21 Nov, 2021
Mali’s PM among some 150 hit by fresh Ecowas sanctions, document shows
Bamako – West African bloc Ecowas issued sanctions against members of Mali’s transitional government, including its prime minister, but not... Read more
18 Nov, 2021
At least 4 soldiers killed by suspected jihadists in Mali, army says
Bamako – Four Malian soldiers were killed by suspected jihadists on Sunday and several others wounded in an attack northeast... Read more
15 Nov, 2021
Mali junta ‘regrets’ West African sanctions
Accra – Mali said on Monday it regretted sanctions imposed by the West African regional bloc Ecowas on some members... Read more
9 Nov, 2021
Ecowas hardens stance on Mali, Guinea
Accra – The West African regional grouping Ecowas on Sunday hardened its stance against military-ruled Mali and Guinea, imposing... Read more
8 Nov, 2021
Mali ex-intelligence officer arrested on coup attempt suspicions
Bamako – Mali’s former head of domestic intelligence has been charged on suspicion of attempting a coup, and others are... Read more
6 Nov, 2021
Three Chinese hostages in Mali rescued after escape
Bamako – Three Chinese nationals kidnapped in Mali in July escaped their captors at the weekend and were rescued... Read more
2 Nov, 2021
West Africa bloc says Mali envoy’s expulsion ‘extreme’
Bamako – West Africa bloc Ecowas on Thursday branded Mali’s recent expulsion of its representative as “extreme,” and said... Read more
29 Oct, 2021
