Tag: Mali

Mali Condemns Czech Republic Over Visa Denial for U19 Women’s Basketball Team

July 15, 2025

On Monday, July 14, 2025, Mali has issued a strong diplomatic protest against the Czech Republic for denying entry visas to its U19 women’s basketball ... Read More

Mali’s Goïta secures indefinite grip on power with renewable 5-year mandate

July 11, 2025

Mali’s junta leader General Assimi Goïta has officially secured an indefinite grip on power after signing a law granting himself a renewable five-year presidential mandate ... Read More

Tiani’s grip on power weakens as jihadist violence surges in Niger

July 9, 2025

Less than two years after seizing power, Niger’s junta leader General Abdourahamane Tiani is struggling to contain a growing jihadist insurgency that threatens both his ... Read More

Mali junta grants Goïta indefinite rule, deepening shift from democracy

July 7, 2025

Mali’s military government has formally granted junta leader General Assimi Goïta a five-year presidential term, renewable indefinitely and without elections, marking a sharp turn away ... Read More

China’s costly gamble: Niger exposes risks of regime-agnostic diplomacy in Africa

July 1, 2025

China’s long-held strategy of “regime-agnostic” engagement in Africa is under strain as mounting instability in Niger threatens billions in Chinese investments, says a new study. ... Read More

Ukraine steps up engagement in Africa to counter Russia’s influence in the Sahel

June 26, 2025

Ukraine is reportedly deepening its presence in Africa, offering military training, humanitarian aid, and diplomatic support to counter Russia’s growing influence, particularly in the Sahel ... Read More

Mali starts building Russia-backed gold refinery

June 18, 2025

Mali has started building a new gold refinery with Russian and Swiss partners, which officials say will help the country gain greater control over its ... Read More

UN issues red alert as conflict pushes five nations to brink of famine

June 17, 2025

The United Nations has issued a dire warning that five countries — Sudan, South Sudan, Palestine (Gaza), Mali, and Haiti — are facing an imminent ... Read More

Mali’s military tightens grip on power as Goita poised to rule until 2030 without election

June 13, 2025

Mali's transitional president, Colonel Assimi Goita, could remain in power until at least 2030 — without facing an election after a controversial bill approved by ... Read More

JNIM’s rapid ascent reshapes Sahel security landscape, warn experts

June 11, 2025

Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda affiliate, has emerged as the most powerful militant force in West Africa, now commanding up to 6,000 fighters ... Read More

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