Tag: Mali
Algeria sparks new diplomatic crisis with Mali, Niger & Burkina Faso
Mali, Niger & Burkina Faso have accused Algeria of sponsoring terrorism and decided to recall their Ambassadors from the North African country after the Algerian ... Read More
Sahel bloc ministers headed to Moscow to strengthen ties amid regional security challenges
The foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are set to visit Moscow this week to deepen their strategic partnership with Russia, marking a ... Read More
Niger junta frees 50 senior officials of deposed gov’t, ex-president remains in detention
Niger’s military junta, which took power in a coup in July 2023, has released around 50 individuals, including former government ministers and soldiers linked to ... Read More
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger introduce 0.5% import tax to fund AES activities
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have introduced a 0.5% tariff on goods imported from third countries, a move aimed at financing their activities within the ... Read More
Solar revolution transforms rural Mali despite significant hurdles
In the remote village of Karan, Mali, solar power has sparked remarkable change. The installation of a mini-grid operated by WeLight has provided 3,000 residents ... Read More
Niger: Tchiani sworn in as transitional president, cementing his grip on power
Abdourahamane Tchiani, the leader of Niger's military junta, has been officially sworn in as the Sahel country's transitional president, marking the beginning of a five-year ... Read More
Burkina Faso, Gabon, Niger, and Mali welcome Morocco-led dialogue initiative at AU
Burkina Faso, Gabon, Niger and Mali- which have experienced coups in recent years and have been sanctioned by the African Union- welcomed the informal talks ... Read More
Sahel region remains ‘epicenter of global terrorism’, expanding terror threat across Africa and beyond
Africa's Sahel region has become the global epicenter of terrorism, with extremist groups now responsible for over half of all terror-related deaths worldwide in 2024, ... Read More
Surge in drone strikes across Africa leads to nearly 1,000 civilian deaths — report
A new report by Drone Wars UK has highlighted the alarming rise of military drone strikes across Africa, resulting in nearly 1,000 civilian deaths over ... Read More
Ghana, Burkina Faso leaders meet in bid to strengthen ties amid ‘breakdown of trust’ in ECOWAS
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has met with Burkina Faso’s interim leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, in high-level talks aimed at enhancing regional stability and fostering ... Read More