Point de presse conjoint de M. Nasser Bourita et M. Olivér Várhelyi, Commissaire Européen à la Politique de Voisinage et d’Élargissement-KA

Fractured alliance: Russian mercenaries fuel discontent in Mali’s military ranks

Tensions within Mali’s military have intensified following revelations that Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group — and their successor, the Africa Corps — have disrupted military cohesion, undermined counterterrorism efforts, and fostered deep resentment among Malian forces. A new investigative report by The Sentry, an investigative research group, reveals that Wagner, which arrived after Mali’s […]

Moroccan Najat Maalla M’jid appointed as UNSG’s special representative on violence against children

United Nations Secretary-General has appointed Najat Maalla M’jid of Morocco as his Special Representative on Violence against Children “United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today (Thursday) the appointment of Najat Maalla M’jid of Morocco as his Special Representative on Violence Against Children at the level of Assistant Secretary-General. She will succeed Marta Santos Pais of […]

Putin, Mali’s Goita discuss Niger crisis amid Western fears of growing Russian influence in Sahel

Mali’s military leader and interim president, Assimi Goita, had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about the escalating situation in Niger, amid growing concerns in the West that Africa’s latest coup undermines its influence while presenting an opportunity to expand Russia’s presence in the West African region. The Kremlin said Mali’s […]