Russia Deepens African Ties as West’s Influence Wanes
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Guinea on Monday, continuing his recent tour of West Africa. His visits come as some African nations grow […]
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Senegal’s new leader calls for West African unity during visit to junta-ruled Mali, B.Faso
Mali “is not totally inflexible” when it comes to its position on ECOWAS membership, Senegal’s new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said on Thursday (30 May), […]
Three junta-led Sahel states form new confederation, brushing aside ECOWAS peace offer
In a significant geopolitical shift, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have finalized plans to form a new confederation, despite ECOWAS’ decision to lift sanctions on […]
Thousands Participate in Replastering of Mali’s Great Mosque of Djenne, Amid Conflict Threats
This weekend, thousands of Malians participated in the annual re-plastering of the Great Mosque of Djenne, the largest mud-brick building globally, by carrying buckets and […]
Boeing Aircraft with 85 Passengers Catches Fire, Skids Off Runway in Senegal; 10 Injured
A Boeing 737, carrying 85 individuals, experienced a fire and veered off a runway at Senegal’s primary airport, resulting in injuries to 10 people, including […]
HRW Report: Militant Atrocities Rampant in Mali
According to a report from Human Rights Watch (HRW), both Al-Qaeda-affiliated militants and ethnically-based armed groups are engaging in egregious acts in Mali. HRW disclosed […]
Malian prime minister highlights strong ties with Morocco
Morocco is a country on which Mali can count as it seeks to achieve peace and progress, said Malian Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga, who […]
Malian Coalition Appeals to Supreme Court to Overturn Junta’s Political Activity Ban
A coalition of Malian political parties and civil society organizations has urged the Malian Supreme Court to overturn the junta’s decision to halt political activities, […]
Niger to Provide Mali with Affordable Diesel
Niger and Mali have forged a partnership to address Mali’s persistent power shortages, with Niger committing to supply 150 million liters of diesel to its […]
Nine Bodies Found Adrift in Brazilian Waters Likely Migrants from Mauritania and Mali
Brazilian authorities are probing a grim find: a boat containing decomposing bodies, likely African migrants from Mali and Mauritania. Discovered adrift off Pará’s coast by […]