Mali cuts ties with France over spy row
Mali has suspended military cooperation with France, following a month-long diplomatic spat triggered by the arrest of a French national […]
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Mali al-Qaida Militants Attack Fuel Convoys
Mali’s army has escalated efforts to secure a vital trade route after al-Qaida-linked militants launched a series of attacks on
Burkina Faso jihadist attacks kill 50 civilians
Three recent jihadist attacks in northern Burkina Faso have resulted in the deaths of approximately 50 civilians, according to a
Russia-Linked Wagner Group Faces ICC Scrutiny Over War Crimes and Graphic Social Media Posts in Mali
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is reviewing confidential reports that accuse the Wagner Group, a Russia-linked mercenary network, of committing
Russia Expands Defence and Security Cooperation with African Countries AmidWestern Withdrawal
Russia Expands African Influence Amid Wagner’s Mali Departure In a significant move, Russia has announced plans to deepen its cooperation
Mali marks 64th independence, President Goïta seeks unity and prosperity
Mali Celebrates 64th Independence Anniversary Amid Efforts to Combat Terrorism and Foster Development On September 22, Mali commemorated its 64th
Senegal and Russia Discuss Defense, Energy, and Investments
Senegalese Foreign Minister Yacine Fall Meets with Russian Counterpart Sergey Lavrov Senegalese Foreign Minister Yacine Fall met with her Russian
Sweden’s Ambassador to Mali Ordered to Leave Country Amid Diplomatic Crisis
Mali Orders Sweden’s Ambassador to Leave Amid Diplomatic Tensions In a move that has sparked diplomatic tensions, Mali has ordered
IS Ramps Up West Africa & Sahel Influence, Threats Africa and Beyond
Islamic State Group Raises Threat Level in West Africa and the Sahel, Warns U.N. Official The Islamic State extremist group
U.S. to Withdraw All Troops from Niger
Niamey, Niger — The United States will remove all its forces and equipment from a small base in Niger this