Mali

On June 6, a Wagner-affiliated Telegram channel announced the Russian private military company’s (PMC) withdrawal from Mali, declaring “mission accomplished.” After continuing operations in Mali nearly two years after the …

Assimi Goita has been president of the transitional government since 28 May 2021. But now, he is likely to continue in this role until at least 2030 – without ever …

The landlocked countries of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have endorsed an initiative by Morocco to give them access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. …

Algeria has banned flights to and from Mali after repeated violations of its airspace, according to the country’s state television.  The move comes amid rising tensions between the two countries. …

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have imposed a 0.5% levy on imported goods to fund their new three-state union after exiting the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The …

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are once again united in challenging France. On Tuesday, Mali followed Burkina Faso and Niger’s lead, announcing its withdrawal from the International Organisation of La …

President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has called for stronger defense and economic cooperation between Ghana and Mali, citing shared trade interests, security concerns, and long-standing historical …

At least 48 people were killed in the collapse of an illegally operated gold mine in western Mali on Saturday, authorities and local sources told Agence France-Presse. Mali is one …

A Malian court jailed a political figure Monday for making critical remarks about the military rulers of neighboring Burkina Faso, a legal source and his family said. Issa Kaou N’Djim, …

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS has approved the withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the bloc from January 29, 2025. It however gave the three …