Politics

Influential Mali imam delivers rare rebuke to army strongman

Bamako – An influential Malian imam, who spearheaded mass anti-government protests last year, warned on Sunday that “things are not... Read more

29 Nov, 2021

News

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

Politics

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

News

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

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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

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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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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