Bamako: Four Moroccan Truck Drivers Freed After Kidnapping in Burkina Faso
Four Moroccan truck drivers who were kidnapped in northeastern Burkina Faso earlier this year have been freed, the Malian government announced on Sunday, August 3, […]
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Egypt’s Foreign Minister Concludes West Africa Tour in Senegal with Focus on Economic and Security Cooperation
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty concluded his diplomatic tour of West Africa in Senegal on Thursday, July 24, marking the fifth and final stop of […]
Mali seeks U.S. support amid shifting security and economic alliances
Mali’s military-led government is seeking to rekindle ties with the United States, courting both investment and security assistance amid a broader realignment in West Africa’s […]
Egypt and Burkina Faso Pledge Closer Ties in Anti-Terrorism Efforts and Regional Cooperation
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Burkinabe counterpart Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré have reaffirmed on July 22 their commitment to deepening bilateral collaboration in the […]
Malian Army Eliminates Notorious Islamic State Commander in Northern Offensive
The Malian army announced on Monday, July 21st, the killing of Souleymane Ag Bakawa, also known as “Soldat,” a key figure within the Islamic State […]
Burundi’s president Ndayishimiye appointed AU special envoy to navigate Sahel turmoil
The African Union (AU) has appointed Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye as its special envoy to the crisis-ridden Sahel region, in a strategic bid to revitalize […]
Barrick bets big on Zambia as Mali crisis triggers strategic mining pivot
Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold Corporation is doubling down on Zambia with a $2 billion expansion of its Lumwana copper mine, marking a major strategic […]
Mali’s Military Leader Assimi Goita Grants Himself Renewable Five-Year Term Without Election
Mali’s transitional President, General Assimi Goita, has officially granted himself a five-year presidential mandate, renewable “as many times as necessary” without the need for an […]
France Hands Over Rufisque Base to Senegal as Military Withdrawal Progresses
France has officially handed over its military base in Rufisque, a western city in Senegal, marking another step in its phased withdrawal of forces from […]
Coordinated Jihadist Attacks Rattle Mali Amid Rising Sahel Insecurity
A wave of synchronised assaults by jihadist fighters has rocked Mali, targeting military installations across seven towns, including Binoli, Kayes, and Sandere, in what marks […]