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Mali opposition rejects calls for election delay
Mali opposition leaders say the decision by the transitional government is unacceptable.
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United Nations in 2022: Security Council faces many challenges
A new year but old challenges remain – Al Jazeera look at the raft of issues facing diplomats at the UN.
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Eight soldiers killed in Mali attack, army says
Seven more soldiers were seriously injured after their patrol was ambushed by fighters in western Mali.
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French troops in Africa: Forces leave Mali’s Timbuktu after nine years
France has pulled its troops out of the Malian northern city of Timbuktu as part of a general withdrawal out of the country by early 2022.
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South Africa President accuses rich nations of creating health apartheid
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has stepped up his fierce criticism of the way countries have reacted to the new COVID variant.
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Mali approached Russian military company for help, says Lavrov
Russian foreign minister says Mali’s turn towards private Russian companies done ‘on legitimate basis’, insists Moscow not involved.
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Leader of Islamic State in Greater Sahara 'neutralised' by French troops, Macron says
The French leader described the killing is a "major success" in the fight against terrorist groups in the Sahel.
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Mali’s former coup leader takes power after president’s arrest
Colonel Assimi Goita says he acted after president and prime minister failed to consult him about a new government.
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France’s Macron rules out immediate troop drawdown from Sahel
French president says rushed exit from volatile region in West Africa would be a mistake, as Chad deploys reinforcements.
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Ethnic groups in central Mali sign ‘three peace agreements’
Accords bring together Fulani and Dogon communities who have historic tensions over access to land and water.
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Save the Children: 136 million children may not return to school
The pandemic has greatly impacted children's education, but students in the world's poorest countries are some of the hardest hit.
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Mali trade unions launch three-day national strike
Civil servants are demanding better pay and conditions and are calling for the release of their colleagues who have been taken hostage.
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Kidnapped Mali opposition leader and French aid worker freed
Soumaila Cisse and Sophie Petronin among four hostages released after being held by suspected al-Qaeda-linked fighters.
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West Africa bloc ECOWAS calls for Mali unity government formation
Regional body warns of sanctions against those opposing efforts to end the country's political crisis.
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Scattered protests in Mali after crisis mediation falters
Opposition spurns ECOWAS mission as list of reform proposals excludes President Keita's resignation, a key demand.
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Mali protests: ECOWAS members discuss political crisis
The June 5 Movement also insisted for state's parliament to be dissolved and called for a 'republication transition'.
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Calls for calm as Mali gov't criticised for response to protests
International and regional blocs condemn use of lethal force during demonstrations as political crisis deepens.
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ICC opens trial against Mali national over Timbuktu destruction
Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud is charged with war crimes, crimes against humanity and sexual slavery.
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Mali president launches probe after protest turns violent
At least one killed, 20 others wounded as police fire gunshots and tear gas to disperse anti-government protesters.
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Mali unrest: President announces reforms as protests continue
As anger grows, Mali's president offers concessions to the opposition, who are demanding he steps down.
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Mali opposition rejects president's concessions amid stalemate
President Keita earlier announced dissolution of constitutional court in bid to quell protests amid political crisis.
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Macron says new tactics 'shifted the dynamic' in Sahel fight
Leaders from G5 Sahel bloc of nations and French president meet in Nouakchott to discuss campaign against armed groups.
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Mali protests: Opposition groups call for president to resign
The opposition accuses the president of cheating during the last parliamentary elections.
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Sahel crisis: UN expected to announce urgent appeal
What started off as an armed rebellion in northern Mali in 2013 has now spread beyond the Sahel into Togo and Ivory Coast.