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Mali's Diarra Sidiki wins 2025 Tour du Togo
Cyclists from France, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Mali and Togo jointly wrote a new page in the history of West African cycling
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Mali urged to pay 'enormous' outstanding debt for regional hydroelectric dam
The $94 million funding gap has raised the spectre of more electricity outages for the country.
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ECOWAS Meets in Ghana to Tackle Member Withdrawals
West African leaders are gathering in Accra, Ghana, for a two-day meeting to address the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso
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Algeria suspends flights to Mali over airspace violations
Algeria has banned flights to and from Mali after repeated violations of its airspace, according to the country's state television
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Algeria shoots down Malian surveillance drone
Algeria claims it shot down a Malian surveillance drone that allegedly violated its airspace. The incident has heightened tensions between the two neighboring countries.
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Sahel alliance recalls ambassadors from Algeria over Malian drone downing
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger accuse Algeria of shooting down the Malian armed forces drone about a week ago.
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Malian music legend Amadou Bagayoko Dies at 70
Amadou Bagayoko, who, alongside his wife, formed the iconic blind musical duo Amadou & Mariam, passed away on Friday in Bamako at the age of 70 due to an illness, as confirmed by his family and the Malian government.
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Russia's Lavrov accuses Ukraine of destabilising Sahel
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Ukraine of trying to "destabilize" the Sahel region on Thursday.
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Preserving Sierra Leone’s ancient Gara-tie dye craft
Abubakarr Koma is keeping alive the centuries-old art of Gara tie-dying, a vibrant tradition that tells stories through intricate patterns and vivid colors.
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Moscow hosts foreign ministers of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso
Russia has promised to train troops and supply weapons to Sahel countries in Africa as Moscow seeks to expand its influence in these West African nations led by military juntas. In return, these countries have pledged their support to...
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Mali turns to solar power to combat energy crisis
Used to living with frequent power outages lasting for hours and sometimes days, villagers in Mali are now embracing a better life. Rural areas in the country are opting for solar power after recurring power cuts disrupted their daily...
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Mali gold mine accident: at least 48 killed, search operations underway
At least 48 people have been killed following a landslide at a gold mine in Mali. This tragedy comes just a month after 10 people were killed in a similar gold mine accident in the country's southern region. The landslide occurred at an...
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Mali tax dispute: Military govt seizes gold from Canadian mining giant
What Mali military government is doing to get unpaid taxes from a Canadian mining giant?
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Ivory Coast says French troops to leave the country after decades
Ivory Coast is the latest West African nation to expel troops of former colonial power after Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
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Niger, Mali, Burkina FASO Plan To Form Alliance After Exiting ECOWAS
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have announced plans to form a new alliance following their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This move marks a significant shift in the region’s political landscape as the three
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Niger, Mali, Burkina FASO Exit ECOWAS
ECOWAS approves exit timeline for Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. Watch to know more.
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Mali's Junta Appoints General Abdoulaye Maiga as Prime Minister
Mali's ruling junta has appointed General Abdoulaye Maiga as the country's new prime minister. The move comes as part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the nation following the recent military coup.
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Barrick CEO: Gold Miner Making Progress in Mali Dispute
Barrick Gold Chief Executive Officer Mark Bristow says the company is "making progress" in its dispute with Mali's military regime, but the advances haven't come as fast as expected. The CEO of the world's No. 2 gold producer speaks with...
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Barrick Halts Gold Operations in Mali
Barrick Gold is suspending mining operations in Mali after the government seized gold stockpiles and issued an arrest warrant for Barrick's CEO. Bloomberg's William Clowes reports from Johannesburg.
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Ochieng: Trump Focus on Africa's Trade Rather Than Military Ties
Chad has foiled assault attempts on its Presidency while Islamist rebels have gone on a record killing spree in Congo. Beverly Ochieng, Control Risks's Senior Analyst for Francophone Africa spoke to Bloomberg's Chief Africa Correspondent...
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Durmaz: Exit of Sahel Countries From ECOWAS Inevitable
Military leaders from the West African Junta-led nations of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have dismissed a proposal from ECOWAS to postpone their exit by six months. Mucahid Durmaz, Verisk Maplecroft's Senior Risk Analyst West Africa...
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How Assad's Fall Affects Russia's Africa Strategy
The collapse of Bashar Al-Assad's regime in Syria threatens a key Russian airbase in the country that Moscow has depended on to project influence throughout Africa. Russia uses the Khmeimim air base to send personnel and military...
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Soldiers Seize Power in African Nation of Gabon
Soldiers seized power in OPEC member Gabon, four days after the central African nation held disputed presidential elections. If this military takeover holds, it would be the ninth political coup to take place in sub-Saharan Africa in the...
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Wagner's Mutiny Failed, But it Changed Putin's War
For the first time since the invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is fighting to defend the home front and not the frontline. Bobby Ghosh takes you through everything you need to know about the Wagner situation in...