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
Mali parliament VP arrested over ‘subversive remarks’
Bamako – Malian authorities have arrested a vice president of the country’s interim parliament for making “subversive remarks” on social... Read more
28 Oct, 2021
US concerned ‘Russian mercenaries’ may deploy in Mali
Niamey – A senior US envoy has expressed “grave concern” that Russian mercenaries may be deployed to Mali and... Read more
27 Oct, 2021
UN delegation in Mali urged to press junta over abuses
Bamako – Human Rights Watch called on the United Nations to pressure Mali in weekend talks to investigate summary... Read more
24 Oct, 2021
Mali plans talks with jihadists, defying opposition
Dakar – After almost nine years of brutal conflict, Mali’s rulers are set to pursue talks with jihadists, ignoring... Read more
22 Oct, 2021
Rare jihadist kidnapping in southern Mali, security sources say
Bamako – Presumed jihadists have kidnapped five civilians in southern Mali, security sources and a local official told AFP on... Read more
21 Oct, 2021
