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Mali protesters slam gov't over growing conflict, violence
Demonstrators say Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and his government have failed to tackle a worsening security situation.
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Mali elections: Constitutional Court confirms results
Despite attacks from armed groups and the spread of coronavirus, the runoff vote was held in April.
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Polls close in Mali election held despite threats of violence
Voters in the nation of 19 million cast ballots in the runoff for 147 seats in the National Assembly.
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UN urges coordinated efforts to contain coronavirus in Mali
The head of the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali predicts COVID-19 will worsen security situation in country.
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West African leaders on high-stakes mission to end Mali standoff
Presidents of Ghana, Ivory Coast, Niger, Nigeria and Senegal arrive in Bamako in a bid to defuse political crisis.
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Polls close in Mali amid coronavirus threat, security fears
Long-delayed parliamentary elections overshadowed by kidnapping of opposition leader, concerns over coronavirus.
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Mali to head to polls amid security crisis, coronavirus pandemic
Malians to vote on Sunday in parliamentary election delayed several times since 2018.
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Mali Junta Chief Declares Unlimited Presidential Term Without Elections
Malian junta chief Assimi Goïta on Thursday approved a law granting him a five-year presidential mandate, renewable "as many times as necessary" and without election.
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Mali junta chief extends army rule by five years, rules out elections
The bill granting Gen. Assimi Goita an unelected presidential mandate was approved by Mali's transitional parliament on Thursday
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Mali: Suspected Jihadists Launch A Coordinated Attack On Multiple Military Installations
Suspected jihadists have launched a series of coordinated attacks on military sites across western Mali, including the city of Kayes, leaving residents in shock and the military on high alert.
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Mali's armed forces say they killed 80 militants after series of attacks on military posts
Mali’s armed forces say they have killed 80 al Qaeda-linked militants following a series of simultaneous and coordinated attacks on military posts in central and western parts of the country.
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Mali under attack: Jihadists launch coordinated assault on military sites
Suspected jihadists have launched a series of coordinated attacks on military sites across western Mali, including the city of Kayes, leaving residents in shock and the military on high alert.
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Suspected jihadists launch a coordinated attack on multiple military installations in western Mali
Suspected jihadists have launched a series of coordinated attacks on military sites across western Mali, including the city of Kayes, leaving residents in shock and the military on high alert.
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3 Indians abducted in Mali amid Al-qaeda linked terror attacks
Three Indian nationals working at a cement factory in Mali were abducted by terrorists linked to banned terror outfit al-Qaida, officials confirmed on Thursday. The incident occurred when heavily armed attackers launched a coordinated...
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Mali court places Canada's Barrick gold mine under provisional administration
The decision is seen as a major escalation in an ongoing dispute between the company and Mali’s military rulers.
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UN warns of worsening hunger in 13 hotspots around the world
Three of the top five are in Africa, with the WFP and the FAO warning that urgent humanitarian action is needed.
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UN warns of looming famine in Sudan, Gaza and 3 other global hunger hotspots
Three of the top five are in Africa, with the WFP and the FAO warning that urgent humanitarian action is needed.
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Education in crisis: Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso hold urgent summit
Education ministers from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso seek solutions as conflict and displacement push education to the brink.
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Mali: Assimi Goita could soon be president until 2030 - without an election
The Council of Ministers in Mali has approved a new law on Wednesday that would see current head of the transitional government Assimi Goita remain president until at least 2030 - without a presidential election.
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Russia says it plans to boost economic and military cooperation with Africa
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said "the Russian presence in Africa is growing."
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Al-Qaeda resurrects in Africa, ominous new threat
#Gravitas In just a matter of few months, Al-Qaeda’s regional proxy, JNIM, has seized key cities in Burkina Faso and Mali. It has also carried out the deadliest-ever attack on troops in Benin, further expanding its growing presence in...
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Mali suspends artisanal gold mining activities during rainy season
The Malian mines ministry said the decision was made over safety concerns.
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Mali: Army foils attack in Timbuktu, a day after jihadist assault killed 30 soldiers
The Malian army said it had foiled an attack on a military camp in Timbuktu on Monday morning, a day after a jihadist assault that killed 30 soldiers in central Mali.
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ECOWAS at 50: Celebrating unity as the region fragments
Exactly 50 years ago, on May 28, 1975, fifteen West African countries agreed to establish the Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS).