UN Human Rights Office to open country office in Burkina Faso
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights will open an office in Burkina Faso, to contribute to the promotion of human […]
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Jihadist attack in western Mali leaves 5 dead
An attack attributed to jihadists plunged the Malian army into mourning on Tuesday on the vital Bamako-Kayes road in western Mali. A convoy of a […]
Former Malian rebel group rejects deal with Russian group Wagner
Mali’s predominantly Tuareg ex-rebellion warned the junta on Thursday against entering into a deal with Russian private security firm Wagner, calling on it to reconstitute […]
Leader of Terrorist Group in Great Sahara and ‘Polisario’ Mercenary, Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi, killed by French Troops
The leader of the jihadist group Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) and “polisario” mercenary, Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi, was killed by French forces, […]
France threatens withdrawal from Mali if Bamako uses Russians
French authorities on Tuesday expressed concern about talks between Bamako and the private Russian company Wagner, warning that a deployment of these paramilitaries in Mali […]
Mali condemns attack on Moroccan truck drivers near Bamako
Mali strongly condemned “the cowardly” shooting to death of two Moroccan truck drivers 300 kilometers away from Bamako. In a statement issued by Mali’s foreign […]
Two Moroccan Truck Drivers Killed, Another One Wounded by Armed Men in Mali (Embassy)
Two Moroccan truck drivers were killed and another one was wounded Saturday in Mali by armed men, the Moroccan embassy in Bamako has said, adding […]
Mali: Prime Minister Choguel Maïga does not prioritize elections
In front of foreign diplomats, Malian Prime Minister Choguel Maïga made it clear that his government’s priority is to organize the National Conferences. These meetings […]
Mali: Former Secretary General of the Presidency arrested by intelligence services
The former secretary general of the presidency, Kalilou Doumbia, has been missing since Monday and is reportedly being held by State Security. It was he […]
Malian transition: ECOWAS “concerned” about election schedule
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said Tuesday it was “concerned” about the holding, as planned in February 2022, of presidential and legislative […]