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British mining executives held in Mali released after $160m deal to settle tax dispute

Three British mining executives held in Mali were released following a $160m tax dispute settlement, signifying potential easing of tensions.

Australian gold miner to pay Mali 152 million to free detained staff

Resolute Mining's leadership was detained amid rising scrutiny in Mali's mining sector, leading to a $160 million settlement with the military government.

Mali's gold mining disputes and the fight for economic justice

Mali's demand for fair revenue from mining reflects its sovereignty and a trend of African countries challenging neocolonial practices in resource management.

British mining executives held in Mali released after $160m deal to settle tax dispute

Three British mining executives held in Mali were released following a $160m tax dispute settlement, signifying potential easing of tensions.

Australian gold miner to pay Mali 152 million to free detained staff

Resolute Mining's leadership was detained amid rising scrutiny in Mali's mining sector, leading to a $160 million settlement with the military government.

Mali's gold mining disputes and the fight for economic justice

Mali's demand for fair revenue from mining reflects its sovereignty and a trend of African countries challenging neocolonial practices in resource management.
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#burkina-faso

Attacks by Islamic extremists are rampant in Africa's Sahel. Here's what we know about them

The Sahel region faces escalating violence despite military leadership promising enhanced security.

Rising discontent with military juntas in the Sahel region DW 10/16/2024

Support for military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger is declining as they fail to fulfill promises, exacerbated by Russian mercenary tactics.

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger agree to grace period in ECOWAS withdrawal

ECOWAS is trying to convince Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to stay in the bloc during a six-month grace period.

African coup-hit states get more time to rethink ECOWAS exit DW 12/15/2024

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are reconsidering their planned exit from the ECOWAS bloc after military coups and criticisms of the bloc's actions.

Namibia hold Mali to reach last 16 for first time

Namibia makes first ever appearance in last 16 of African Cup of Nations
Mali tops Group E and will face Burkina Faso in knock-out round

Africa Cup of Nations 2024 - AFCON 2024: South Africa break Moroccan hearts in 2-0 masterclass

Bafana Bafana upsets Morocco at AFCON tournament
Mali advances to quarterfinals by defeating Burkina Faso

Attacks by Islamic extremists are rampant in Africa's Sahel. Here's what we know about them

The Sahel region faces escalating violence despite military leadership promising enhanced security.

Rising discontent with military juntas in the Sahel region DW 10/16/2024

Support for military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger is declining as they fail to fulfill promises, exacerbated by Russian mercenary tactics.

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger agree to grace period in ECOWAS withdrawal

ECOWAS is trying to convince Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to stay in the bloc during a six-month grace period.

African coup-hit states get more time to rethink ECOWAS exit DW 12/15/2024

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are reconsidering their planned exit from the ECOWAS bloc after military coups and criticisms of the bloc's actions.

Namibia hold Mali to reach last 16 for first time

Namibia makes first ever appearance in last 16 of African Cup of Nations
Mali tops Group E and will face Burkina Faso in knock-out round

Africa Cup of Nations 2024 - AFCON 2024: South Africa break Moroccan hearts in 2-0 masterclass

Bafana Bafana upsets Morocco at AFCON tournament
Mali advances to quarterfinals by defeating Burkina Faso
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#human-rights-violations

Russian mercenaries accused of serious abuses in Mali, report says

Violence against civilians in Mali has escalated since the UN peacekeeping mission's departure, with serious abuses reported by Russian mercenaries and local forces.

Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali

Mali's armed forces and Russian mercenaries have committed serious abuses against civilians since the U.N. peacekeeping mission ended.
The violence against civilians has escalated sharply since the withdrawal of international peacekeepers.

Russian mercenaries accused of serious abuses in Mali, report says

Violence against civilians in Mali has escalated since the UN peacekeeping mission's departure, with serious abuses reported by Russian mercenaries and local forces.

Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali

Mali's armed forces and Russian mercenaries have committed serious abuses against civilians since the U.N. peacekeeping mission ended.
The violence against civilians has escalated sharply since the withdrawal of international peacekeepers.
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Mali's Junta Replaces Civilian Prime Minister With One of Its Own

Mali appointed a military spokesperson as prime minister amid criticism of the junta, highlighting ongoing military influence over governance and election processes.
#civilian-rule

Mali junta chief sacks prime minister DW 11/21/2024

The military junta in Mali continues to postpone civilian rule, leading to the dismissal of Prime Minister Maiga after his public criticism.

Mali junta chief sacks PM over rare public criticism DW 11/21/2024

Mali's Prime Minister Maiga criticized the junta's delay in returning to civilian rule, leading to his dismissal by the military leadership.

Mali junta chief sacks prime minister DW 11/21/2024

The military junta in Mali continues to postpone civilian rule, leading to the dismissal of Prime Minister Maiga after his public criticism.

Mali junta chief sacks PM over rare public criticism DW 11/21/2024

Mali's Prime Minister Maiga criticized the junta's delay in returning to civilian rule, leading to his dismissal by the military leadership.
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#human-rights

Mali moves to criminalise homosexuality for the first time with new anti-gay law

Mali's military-led government is moving to criminalize homosexuality, reflecting deep-rooted anti-LGBTQ sentiments.

Extremist Timbuktu Islamic police chief sentenced to 10 years in jail by ICC

Al-Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz was sentenced to 10 years for war crimes linked to his leadership role in the Islamic police in Timbuktu.

ICC sentences Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz to 10 years over Mali war crimes

Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz was sentenced to 10 years for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Timbuktu during 2012-13.

Mali's junta gains musical ally, as critics raise alarm DW 11/20/2024

Salif Keita supports Mali's military junta, viewing it as essential for national sovereignty amid crises.
He argues for a distinct 'African democracy' in Mali, diverging from Western models.

Mali's junta gains musical ally, as critics raise alarm DW 11/20/2024

Salif Keita defends Mali's military junta as the nation's last hope amid allegations of governance violations and political unrest.

Mali's junta gains musician as ally, as critics raise alarm DW 11/20/2024

Salif Keita supports Mali's military junta, viewing it as the last hope despite criticism over human rights violations.

Mali moves to criminalise homosexuality for the first time with new anti-gay law

Mali's military-led government is moving to criminalize homosexuality, reflecting deep-rooted anti-LGBTQ sentiments.

Extremist Timbuktu Islamic police chief sentenced to 10 years in jail by ICC

Al-Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz was sentenced to 10 years for war crimes linked to his leadership role in the Islamic police in Timbuktu.

ICC sentences Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz to 10 years over Mali war crimes

Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz was sentenced to 10 years for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Timbuktu during 2012-13.

Mali's junta gains musical ally, as critics raise alarm DW 11/20/2024

Salif Keita supports Mali's military junta, viewing it as essential for national sovereignty amid crises.
He argues for a distinct 'African democracy' in Mali, diverging from Western models.

Mali's junta gains musical ally, as critics raise alarm DW 11/20/2024

Salif Keita defends Mali's military junta as the nation's last hope amid allegations of governance violations and political unrest.

Mali's junta gains musician as ally, as critics raise alarm DW 11/20/2024

Salif Keita supports Mali's military junta, viewing it as the last hope despite criticism over human rights violations.
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#resolute-mining

Mining Company Whose C.E.O. Was Detained Agrees to Pay Mali $160 Million

Resolute Mining's $160 million payment to Mali follows the detention of its executives in a tax dispute.

Resolute Mining to pay $247m to free CEO Terence Holohan and executives detained in Mali

Resolute Mining is paying Mali $247 million to resolve matters following the detention of its CEO and employees, impacting its cash reserves.

Mining Company Whose C.E.O. Was Detained Agrees to Pay Mali $160 Million

Resolute Mining's $160 million payment to Mali follows the detention of its executives in a tax dispute.

Resolute Mining to pay $247m to free CEO Terence Holohan and executives detained in Mali

Resolute Mining is paying Mali $247 million to resolve matters following the detention of its CEO and employees, impacting its cash reserves.
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#africa-cup-of-nations

Mali, Zambia and Zimbabwe reach Afcon 2025

Mali, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with one round of qualifiers remaining.

Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast 'mental strength' praised as redemption awaits

Ivory Coast makes a remarkable comeback to win the match
Mali faces heartbreaking defeat in the last five minutes of the game

Ivory Coast 2-1 Mali (Feb 3, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN

Ivory Coast came from behind to beat Mali 2-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals, scoring a last-gasp goal in extra time to secure a spot in the semifinals.
Hosts Ivory Coast played with 10 men for most of the match after a red card was shown to Odilon Kossounou.
Ivory Coast will now face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the semifinals.

Ivory Coast net 122nd-minute winner to reach semis

Ivory Coast advances to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations
Oumar Niakite scores the winning goal in the 122nd minute

Mali, Zambia and Zimbabwe reach Afcon 2025

Mali, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with one round of qualifiers remaining.

Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast 'mental strength' praised as redemption awaits

Ivory Coast makes a remarkable comeback to win the match
Mali faces heartbreaking defeat in the last five minutes of the game

Ivory Coast 2-1 Mali (Feb 3, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN

Ivory Coast came from behind to beat Mali 2-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals, scoring a last-gasp goal in extra time to secure a spot in the semifinals.
Hosts Ivory Coast played with 10 men for most of the match after a red card was shown to Odilon Kossounou.
Ivory Coast will now face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the semifinals.

Ivory Coast net 122nd-minute winner to reach semis

Ivory Coast advances to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations
Oumar Niakite scores the winning goal in the 122nd minute
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#wagner-group

How Wagner's Ruthless Image Crumbled in Mali

Wagner group faced significant losses in Mali, questioning its reputation and operational effectiveness in Africa.

Bloody attack in Mali's capital shows al-Qaeda's shifting strategy

Al-Qaeda affiliate Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin's attack in Mali highlights growing Islamist violence and challenges counter-operations by Russian mercenaries.

How Wagner's Ruthless Image Crumbled in Mali

Wagner group faced significant losses in Mali, questioning its reputation and operational effectiveness in Africa.

Bloody attack in Mali's capital shows al-Qaeda's shifting strategy

Al-Qaeda affiliate Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin's attack in Mali highlights growing Islamist violence and challenges counter-operations by Russian mercenaries.
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#womens-rights

The Pursuit of Gender Justice

The ICC recognized gender persecution as a crime against humanity in its ruling against Ansar Dine's actions in Timbuktu.

Djingarey Maiga: an inspiring voice for the women of Mali

Women's rights advocate in Mali, Djingarey Maiga, works relentlessly to defend women's rights and address gender inequalities in the country.

The Pursuit of Gender Justice

The ICC recognized gender persecution as a crime against humanity in its ruling against Ansar Dine's actions in Timbuktu.

Djingarey Maiga: an inspiring voice for the women of Mali

Women's rights advocate in Mali, Djingarey Maiga, works relentlessly to defend women's rights and address gender inequalities in the country.
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#bamako

Armed Men Attack Military Site in Mali's Capital

Armed men attacked a military site in Bamako, escalating a long-standing conflict in Mali to the capital for the first time since 2015.

More than 70 killed in Mali attack: What happened, why it matters

Bamako experienced its first major attack since 2015, resulting in significant casualties and chaos in the capital.

Mali: Gunfire heard in Bamako DW 09/17/2024

Gunfire erupted in Bamako, Mali's capital, as armed men attacked military police bases, amid ongoing instability and a declaration of natural disaster due to flooding.

Mali: Militants attack police school near airport army DW 09/17/2024

Mali's army confirmed a rare militant attack on a military police school in Bamako, asserting that the situation is currently under control.

Armed Men Attack Military Site in Mali's Capital

Armed men attacked a military site in Bamako, escalating a long-standing conflict in Mali to the capital for the first time since 2015.

More than 70 killed in Mali attack: What happened, why it matters

Bamako experienced its first major attack since 2015, resulting in significant casualties and chaos in the capital.

Mali: Gunfire heard in Bamako DW 09/17/2024

Gunfire erupted in Bamako, Mali's capital, as armed men attacked military police bases, amid ongoing instability and a declaration of natural disaster due to flooding.

Mali: Militants attack police school near airport army DW 09/17/2024

Mali's army confirmed a rare militant attack on a military police school in Bamako, asserting that the situation is currently under control.
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#security

Attack by al-Qaeda linked group in Mali killed more than 70 people

Mali faces severe violence from JNIM, resulting in dozens of casualties and undermining military claims of stability.

Jihadist assault on Mali's capital killed scores of people, say security sources

The jihadist attack in Bamako exposes the Malian government's weaknesses in handling a prolonged insurgency.

Malian army says capital Bamako under control' following gun attack

The Malian military thwarted a terrorist attack in Bamako, securing the area and maintaining control after violent confrontations with attackers.

Attack by al-Qaeda linked group in Mali killed more than 70 people

Mali faces severe violence from JNIM, resulting in dozens of casualties and undermining military claims of stability.

Jihadist assault on Mali's capital killed scores of people, say security sources

The jihadist attack in Bamako exposes the Malian government's weaknesses in handling a prolonged insurgency.

Malian army says capital Bamako under control' following gun attack

The Malian military thwarted a terrorist attack in Bamako, securing the area and maintaining control after violent confrontations with attackers.
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#military

Extremists Attack Military Camp in Mali as Authorities Close Main Airport

Extremists attacked a military training camp in Bamako, highlighting increasing violence as the government grapples with a growing insurgency.

Assault on Mali's Capital Killed 50 or More, but Leaders Say Little

The recent attack in Mali highlights the severe security challenges and the significant threat posed by extremist groups in the region.

Extremists Attack Military Camp in Mali as Authorities Close Main Airport

Extremists attacked a military training camp in Bamako, highlighting increasing violence as the government grapples with a growing insurgency.

Assault on Mali's Capital Killed 50 or More, but Leaders Say Little

The recent attack in Mali highlights the severe security challenges and the significant threat posed by extremist groups in the region.
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3 months ago

Do not ignore Mali's multifaceted humanitarian catastrophe

Mali is facing a crisis at the intersection of climate change, conflict, economic struggles, and health issues, deeply affecting food security.

Twenty-one civilians killed in Mali drone strikes: Separatist group

Civilian casualties in northern Mali highlight the tragic impact of military conflicts on non-combatants
#ukraine

Ukraine is losing the plot in Africa

Ukraine must avoid Cold War mistakes by carefully managing international relations to prevent diplomatic fallout.

Mali's spat with Kyiv: Is the Russia-Ukraine war spilling over into Africa?

Malian government severs ties with Kyiv over attack allegations.

Mali cuts ties with Ukraine, claiming Kyiv's involvement in rebel attacks

Mali severed diplomatic ties with Ukraine over allegations of involvement in attacks on Malian soldiers in Mali.

Ukraine is losing the plot in Africa

Ukraine must avoid Cold War mistakes by carefully managing international relations to prevent diplomatic fallout.

Mali's spat with Kyiv: Is the Russia-Ukraine war spilling over into Africa?

Malian government severs ties with Kyiv over attack allegations.

Mali cuts ties with Ukraine, claiming Kyiv's involvement in rebel attacks

Mali severed diplomatic ties with Ukraine over allegations of involvement in attacks on Malian soldiers in Mali.
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Mali Claims Death of Terrorist Who Helped Lead Deadly Ambush in Niger

Mali announced the killing of a high-value Islamist commander implicated in a 2017 attack that resulted in the deaths of American soldiers.

Here's how 2 UCSF doctors, nonprofit helped lower child mortality by nearly 63% in Mali war zone

UCSF doctors launch nonprofit to bring healthcare to communities with high child death rates in Mali.
The nonprofit, Muso, continued to provide care during the regional war in central Mali, leading to a significant drop in child mortality rates.

Scores dead in Mali gold mine collapse

Over 70 people were killed after a tunnel collapse at a Malian gold mining site.
Mali is one of Africa's leading gold producers, but gold mining sites are often dangerous and deadly.

Africa Cup of Nations 2024 - AFCON 2024: Algeria snatch last minute equaliser in 2-2 draw vs Burkina Faso

Algeria's Baghdad Bounedjah scored the winning goal in extra time to save his team from a potential loss against Burkina Faso
Mauritania lost a close match to Angola, ending with a score of 3-2
Tunisia and Mali ended their match in a 1-1 draw in Group E

How France Fumbled Its Africa Ties and Set Off a Geopolitical Crisis

French officials presented the US with a list of potential successors to the ousted leader of Mali
The meeting took place in Paris shortly after a military coup in Mali
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