Tag: Mali
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🇲🇱 HRW accuses Mali armed forces of executing and disappearing Fulani men
At least 81 Fulani men, disappeared. Another dozen, executed. These are the accusations Human Rights Watch made against Mali’s armed forces and the Russian Wagner Group, which has been operating on Malian territory supporting the armed forces for the past few years, on Tuesday. The NGO said that it documented at least a dozen Fulani…
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🇲🇱Malian Army Neutralizes Senior Daesh Leader in Chimam
On Monday, July 21, 2025, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) successfully carried out a precision operation targeting a senior figure of the terrorist group Daesh in the locality of Chimam, about 45 km from Ménaka. The mission, based on accurate intelligence, targeted Souleymane Ag Bakawa, known by the alias “Soldat”, a deserter turned active Daesh…
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🇲🇱 Mali Enacts Law Extending Presidential Term
The revised Transitional Charter officially extends President Assimi Goïta’s mandate by 5 years, with eligibility to run in future elections. «…As long as necessary to stabilize the country», states the document. The amendments were adopted by the National Transitional Council and stem from the 2021 National Dialogue, which produced over 500 recommendations on governance reforms…
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🇬🇭 Ghana’s Bold Move: A New Era of Regional Cooperation in West Africa
In a groundbreaking shift that could redefine the geopolitical landscape of West Africa, Ghana is stepping forward to engage in a bold new collaboration with its neighbors. This monumental move signals a fresh commitment to regional unity, economic integration, and collective security—key themes that have long been central to Pan-African aspirations. Ghana, historically seen as…
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🇬🇳 How Guinea became a gateway for Russian weapons to reach the Sahel
Despite the departure of the Wagner Group from Mali, Russia is continuing to strengthen its military presence in the country through its Africa Corps. Using satellite imagery, shipping logs and eyewitness reports, journalists from RFI have confirmed that Russia is discreetly shipping in large quantities of military equipment via the port of Conakry in neighbouring…
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🇲🇱 Mali: Assimi Goita could soon be president until 2030 – without an election
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 having been elected by the Malian population. Having come to power following two military coups in 2020 and 2021, Goita received political backing from key…
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Malian artist Amadou Bagayoko dies at 70 following an illness
Amadou formed half of the famous music duo Amadou & Mariam, the ‘blind couple from Mali.’ Their France-based manager Yannick Tard said he died Friday afternoon in the hospital. Guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of star Malian music duo Amadou & Mariam has died at 70 following an illness, his family said on Friday, April…
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Why is there so much gold in west Africa?
Gold in the region: Gold in west Africa: Origins, reserves, and modern exploration techniques. Militaries that have taken power in Africa’s Sahel region – notably Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger – have put pressure on western mining firms for a fairer distribution of revenue from the lucrative mining sector. Gold is one of the resources…
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Spanish man heading home after Mali kidnapping ordeal
BOUFARIK – A Spanish man kidnapped by an armed group in the turbulent Algeria-Mali border region was heading home on Wednesday as Madrid confirmed his liberation. The Spaniard arrived at the Boufarik military base south of Algiers on a flight from Algeria’s southernmost Tin Zaoutine commune, the Algerian defence ministry said on Tuesday. He was…
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DGSE Bank Formation: A Game Changer for Sahel States and West Africa’s Banking Industry
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have recently announced the formation of a common bank, marking a significant development in the financial landscape of the Sahel region. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen economic ties and enhance financial autonomy among these nations. Implications for West Africa The establishment of this joint bank…
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