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