Mali’s ex-Islamist leader sentenced by ICC to 10 years for war crimes in Timbuktu
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz, an extremist leader of an al-Qaeda-linked Ansar al-Din armed group, to 10 years […]
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Mali’s PM fired after criticizing prolonged junta rule
Choguel Maïga has been dismissed as Mali’s Prime Minister. A presidential decree, announced on state television ORTM on Wednesday, November 20, by the Secretary General […]
Australian Mining Company Reaches $160 Million Settlement with Mali Government
Australian Resolute Mining company has agreed to pay $160 million to Mali’s government to resolve a tax dispute following the detention of its chief executive […]
Malian Authorities Detain Opposition Figure Over Regional Political Criticism
A prominent Malian political figure faces detention following public criticism of neighboring Burkina Faso’s military leadership, a fact highlighting growing tensions within West Africa’s military-governed […]
Mali: Arrest of three executives of an Australian mining company
On the evening of Friday, November 9, Terence Holohan, CEO of the Australian mining company Resolute, along with two expatriate colleagues, was unexpectedly detained at […]
Russia Expands African Influence Through Strategic Partnerships and Resource Diplomacy
Russia has intensified its diplomatic and economic engagement with Africa, offering comprehensive support across multiple sectors while positioning itself as an alternative to traditional Western […]
Mali: Large-scale Jnim jihadist symbolic attacks in Bamako
On the morning of September 17, 2024, Mali’s capital, Bamako, was hit by attacks targeting a gendarmerie school in the Faladié district and a military […]
Mali: Army’s drone strike kills at least two dozen civilians in country’s north
At least 21 people, including 11 children, have been killed in drone airstrikes on a Saharan rural commune of Tinzaouaten in the far northeast of […]
Mali Severs Diplomatic Ties with Ukraine over Wagner Group Controversy
Mali has announced the immediate termination of its diplomatic relations with Ukraine following a controversy surrounding a recent military defeat. The West African nation accused […]
Russian Mercenaries Face Deadly Ambush in Mali’s Shifting Sands
In a dramatic turn of events, Russian mercenaries operating in Mali have suffered significant casualties following a rebel ambush during a sandstorm. The incident highlights […]