Mali

Mali’s former Prime Minister, Moussa Mara, has been formally charged with “undermining the credibility of the state” and “spreading false information” following a social media post in which he expressed …

Burkina Faso is demanding answers following the death of popular social media activist Alain Traoré, known as Alino Faso, who died in detention in Ivory Coast under controversial circumstances. Traoré, …

Choguel Maïga, former Prime Minister of Mali, is under official investigation over allegations of misappropriating public funds during his time in office. The country’s Office of the Auditor General has …

Mali’s military ruler, General Assimi Goita, has signed a controversial bill into law granting himself a fresh five-year presidential mandate, renewable indefinitely and without an election. The law, approved by …

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 …