France responds to Mali’s accusations
Paris has stepped up to the plate after Bamako’s accusations. In a letter sent to the United Nations earlier this week, the Malian authorities accused […]
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Mali accuses France of arming terrorists and turns to the UN!
Accusing France of “acts of aggression”, Mali says it “reserves the right to use self-defence” if French actions persist. Mali has asked the UN Security […]
Departure of the last French soldiers of Barkhane in Mali
The last French soldiers present in Mali as part of Operation Barkhane have left the country and are now relocated to Niger, according to the […]
Another ‘foiled’ attack on a Malian military camp
The Malian army said on Sunday it had “foiled” a new attack on a military camp in central Mali, two days after a suicide attack […]
Jihadi rebels attack key military base near Mali’s capital
Jihadi rebels have attacked Mali’s Kati military base on the outskirts of the capital city Bamako, the ruling junta confirmed Friday. It’s the first time […]
Barricades across Sudan after tribal conflict
Thousands of members of the Hausa ethnic group, involved in the tribal conflict that has plagued Sudan for a week, set up barricades and attacked […]
Spanish ambassador to Mali summoned after comments on possible NATO intervention
The Spanish ambassador was summoned last Friday by the Malian government after the Spanish Foreign minister said “not to exclude” a NATO military intervention in […]
Renewable Energies: AfDB wants to duplicate Morocco’s experience in the Sahel
African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina has hailed Morocco’s commitment to renewable energies as “remarkable” and said that the bank wants to duplicate the […]
Security, humanitarian issues at focus of UN Secretary General’s talks in Niger
Security, humanitarian issues and good governance in Niger were at the center of discussions between visiting UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and President Mohamed Bazoum. […]
Jihadist group in Mali announces capture of Russian Wagner member
The main jihadist alliance in the Sahel is holding a Russian member of the private military company Wagner, “captured” in central Mali, according to a […]