Politics
Mali's armed forces have announced the elimination of 80 militants linked to al-Qaeda following a series of coordinated attacks on military posts across the country. The violence, carried out on June 2, targeted seven towns in central and western Mali, including key border areas near Senegal and......
The recent announcement of the Russian Wagner group's withdrawal from Mali, following over three years of operations against extremist factions, has sparked significant controversy and raised numerous questions about Russia's future in the Sahel region and the potential security implications......
Malian democracy is under increasing threat as President Assimi Goita consolidates power, banning political parties and targeting opposition leaders. These developments have sparked widespread protests in Bamako, raising concerns about the nation's democratic future. Consolidation of power On May......
Mali's transitional government has announced an indefinite suspension of all political party and politically affiliated association activities, citing concerns over public order. The decision was made official through a decree broadcast on national radio and television, which was signed by the head......
Mali has announced its exit from the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), a decision that comes on the heels of similar withdrawals by Niger and Burkina Faso. This move signifies a deepening estrangement from France by these military-led Sahelian nations. In an official communication,......
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has officially introduced its confederation flag, marking a significant milestone in the regional bloc’s development. The unveiling ceremony, held Saturday in Bamako, comes nearly a month after the three nations formally......
Spain has allocated €2.5 million to Morocco for enhanced border surveillance equipment and vehicles, responding to unprecedented migration pressures that saw 63,970 irregular arrivals in 2024—a 12.5% increase from the previous year. The funding, channeled through the International and Ibero-American......
Mali's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong rebuke to Algeria on Wednesday, expressing "profound dismay" over statements made by Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf regarding Mali's counterterrorism approach. In an official statement, Mali accused Algeria of harboring and......
In a significant move highlighting the shifting political landscape in West Africa, Mali has ordered Sweden's ambassador to leave the country within 72 hours. This decision, announced by Mali's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, was triggered by what Malian officials described as a "hostile"......
