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Morocco and Mali forge military alliance amid rising Sahel security threats

The security landscape in the Sahel region has reached a critical juncture as Morocco and Mali strengthen their military cooperation through a groundbreaking joint commission meeting in Bamako. The high-level gathering between Moroccan military delegates and their Malian counterparts has established......

Military governments in West Africa withdraw from ECOWAS

The military-led governments of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have formally exited the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a significant shift in regional politics. The regional bloc, headquartered in Nigeria, confirmed their withdrawal in a statement on Wednesday, finalizing......

Mali's Security Forces Capture High-Profile ISGS Commander in Northern Operation

Mali's armed forces achieved a significant breakthrough in their counter-terrorism efforts by apprehending Mahamad Ould Erkehile, a senior commander of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), during an operation in the country's northern region on Friday. Erkehile, who operated under......

Mali-Algeria Diplomatic Tensions Escalate Over Terrorism Allegations in Sahel

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......

Morocco's Pivotal Role in Sahel Mediation: A Diplomatic Bridge Between West and Military Regimes

Morocco has emerged as a crucial intermediary between Western nations and the military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. This diplomatic prowess was recently showcased through the successful negotiation for the release of four French DGSE agents, who had been detained in Burkina Faso since......

Sahel Alliance Announces Visa-Free Policy for ECOWAS Nationals

In a significant diplomatic move, the authorities of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have declared that their countries will now operate as a visa-free zone for citizens of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This announcement, made on a Saturday evening, marks a bold step by the three......

OCP Africa and Mali Join Forces to Revolutionize Agricultural Practices

In a significant move to transform Mali's agricultural landscape, OCP Africa, the African subsidiary of Morocco's OCP Group, has entered into a partnership with Mali's Ministry of Agriculture. This collaboration, backed by the World Bank, aims to enhance agricultural productivity through......

Mali Accuses Algeria of Harboring Terrorists in Fiery UN Address

Mali's government spokesman, Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga, delivered a scathing rebuke to Algeria at the 79th Ordinary Session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The address marks a significant escalation in the already tense relationship between the two African nations. Maiga accused Algeria of......

Morocco Spearheads Atlantic Access Initiative for Landlocked Sahel Nations

Morocco is taking the lead in a groundbreaking effort to provide landlocked Sahel countries with access to the Atlantic Ocean, aiming to boost economic connectivity and regional cooperation. This initiative, launched by King Mohammed VI in November 2023, has gained significant momentum, as evidenced......