In Mali, participants in the national dialogue have suggested that the ruling junta led by Colonel Asimi Goita continue to rule for additional three years despite anger over refusal…
Several political parties in Mali have called for a new timeline for presidential polls after the ruling junta refused to conduct elections as proposed within a 24-month transition to democracy….…
In a sudden U-turn, the regional ECOWAS bloc has suspended the economic sanctions imposed on Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea. The decision was taken at a summit in…
Nigeria has critisised the decision of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to leave the ECOWAS bloc. Abuja accused the three countries under military authorities of denying their people the…
In a shocking move in the West African sub-region, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, on Sunday. They…
In a recent development, Algeria has voiced concerns and regret following Mali’s announcement of terminating the peace and reconciliation agreement, known as the Algiers Accord. The transitional authority in…
The UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, otherwise known as MINUSMA, would complete its withdrawal and cease operations in the West African country today. The mission, which has been operating…
The former French colonies in the West African sub-region, Mali and Niger have ended their alliance with Paris on tax related matters. Relations between France and its former colonies…
The city of Kidal, a stronghold of the Tuareg separatists in Mali has been captured by the military in a raid that inflicted heavy losses on the armed group.…