Tag: Mali
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๐ฌ๐ณ 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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๐ฒ๐ฑ 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 Africaโs Sahel region โ notably Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger โ 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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๐ฒ๐ฑ Mali seizes 3 tons of gold from Canadian company
Mali’s military government has started seizing gold stocks of the Canadian mining company Barrick as part of a legal battle over the share of revenue owed to the West African state, according to an internal Barrick letter seen by The Associated Press. The letter from CEO Mark Bristow to the Malian Mining Minister, dated Monday,…
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๐ฒ๐ฑ Mali’s Mining Revolution: A Nation Redefines Resource Sovereignty
The arid and gold-rich landscapes of Mali have borne witness to an extraordinary shiftโa quiet yet potent revolution unfolding far from the boardrooms of international conglomerates. For decades, this West African nation has been a key player in the global mining industry, its vast reserves of gold, uranium, manganese, bauxite, lithium, and iron ore drawing…
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ย ๐ซ๐ท ๐จ๐ฎ Frances Decline in West Africa: The Unraveling of a Colonial Grip
By Panafrican.Email News Team The winds of change blow fiercely through the Sahel and West Africa. In a move that shakes the foundations of decades-old geopolitical dynamics, Ivory Coast has joined a growing list of nations severing military ties with France. President Alassane Ouattara, in a symbolic end-of-year address, announced that French forces would withdraw…
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Brief: The Islamic State-Aligned Lakurawa of Nigeria
There is a little-known militant group currently operating in Nigeria which has been around since about 2016-2017. They are known as the Lakurawa, which officials in Abuja are taking quite seriously and trying to stamp out before the group has an opportunity to form lasting roots, as have other insurgencies in the country. Their name is derived…
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