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Sahel: Suspected GSIM militants attack boat on the Niger River in MaliF

A passenger boat on the Niger River in northern Mali was attacked on Thursday by suspected jihadists, the Malian army said on social media. "At around 11:00 am (1100 GMT), armed terrorist groups... attacked a Comanav boat" in the Gourma-Rharous area, it said,...

Sahel: Mali junta carries out air strikes on ‘terrorists’F

Mali's military junta said it carried out air strikes on Wednesday against "terrorist groups" that were planning attacks in the north of the country. "Preventive FAMa (Malian Armed Forces) air strikes followed by an airborne operation targeted armed terrorist groups,...

Mali: Three wounded in attack near capital BamakoF

A policeman and two civilians were wounded when Mali's security forces repelled an attack near the capital Bamako on Sunday, the army said. The attackers targeted a post in Dialakoroba, Koulikoro region, around 50 kilometres (30 miles) east of Bamako, at 01:40 GMT,...

Mali, a leading producer of gold, manganese and lithium, shakes up mining sectorF

Mali has adopted a new mining code allowing the state to take up to 30 percent stakes in new mineral projects and collect more revenues from the vital industry. Junta leader Assimi Goita signed the code into law on Monday, his office announced on social media Tuesday....

Mali: The taking of Kidal: Why the town in north Mali is so importantF

Mali: The taking of Kidal: Why the town in north Mali is so importantF

Nov 15, 2023

Mali's army has retaken the town of Kidal from Tuareg-dominated rebels. Here we look at the significance of the place...

Mali: Southern Malians celebrate army’s taking of northern city of KidalF

Mali: Southern Malians celebrate army’s taking of northern city of KidalF

Nov 15, 2023

Jubilant Malians have taken to the streets and the ruling junta issued triumphant statements saying the military's...

Sahel: As France’s presence in the Sahel deteriorates, US maintains ties and remains activeF

Sahel: As France’s presence in the Sahel deteriorates, US maintains ties and remains activeF

Oct 30, 2023

In a stark contrast to the declining French presence, the United States has displayed a robust commitment to the Sahel...

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