Legendary Malian Singer Amadou Bagayoko Laid to Rest in Bamako
Amadou Bagayoko, the celebrated Malian musician and guitarist, was laid to rest in Bamako on Sunday, 6 April 2025, after passing away on Friday at […]
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Tinubu Heads to France as West African Military Leaders Strengthen Ties with Russia
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a two-week visit to France, while Foreign ministers from three West African countries—Burkina Faso, Mali, and […]
Mali Withdraws from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie Amid Shifting Alliances
Mali has announced on Tuesday March 18 its withdrawal from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), a move that follows similar actions by Niger […]
Niger Withdraws from Francophonie Amid Tensions with France
The military Government of Niger has announced its decision to withdraw from the Organization internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), a global group of French-speaking nations, […]
Mali Suspends Artisanal Mining Permits for Foreigners After Deadly Accidents
Mali announced on March 5th the suspension of new artisanal mining permits for foreigners following a series of deadly accidents in recent weeks. The decision […]
Presidents of Ghana and Ivory Coast Discussed ECOWAS Unity and Regional Cooperation
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama held talks on March 5 in Abidjan, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation. […]
Barrick Gold Reaches Agreement with Mali to Resolve Mining Dispute
Barrick Gold has signed a new agreement with the Malian Government, bringing an end to a dispute that has lingered for nearly two years over […]
Mali: Wagner Mercenaries and Army Accused of Killing 20 Civilians in Northern Attack
On Monday February 17, around 20 people were killed in northern Mali when their vehicles were ambushed. Local sources have accused Wagner mercenaries and the […]
Mali: deadly collapse at illegal open-pit gold mine kills dozens
At least 48 people, most of them women, have reportedly died after an illegal open-pit gold mine collapsed in the western region of Mali over […]
ECOWAS Acknowledges Withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially recognized the departure of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc. A statement […]