Tag: Mali
Africa: Sahel nations to form unified force to combat Jihadist violence
Three junta-ruled nations in Africa's Sahel region—Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali—are set to establish a 5,000-strong unified force…
ECOWAS gives Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger six-month window to reconsider withdrawal starting January 29
The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has…
Mali issues arrest warrant for Barrick Gold CEO
Mali, one of Africa's leading gold producers, has issued an arrest warrant for Mark Bristow, Chief Executive of…
ECOWAS exit irreversible – Mali’s Foreign Minister
Mali’s Foreign Minister, Abdoulaye Diop, has reaffirmed the irreversible exit of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the…
ECOWAS decries lack of progress with junta states
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed disappointment over the lack of progress in reconciling…
Can Diomaye Faye reintegrate Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger into ECOWAS?
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Africa's youngest president at 44, is now confronted with the significant task of reuniting a…
ICC finds al-Qaida leader guilty of Mali atrocities
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday 26 June, 2024 convicted an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader of war crimes and…
Mali finance workers extend strike
A financial workers' union in Mali on Saturday, June 8, 2024, called for employees of banks, insurance companies,…
Super Eagles stunned 2-0 by Mali’s Les Aigles — ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Mali started the match with a stronger performance, controlling possession, executing precise passes and exploiting opportunities with their…
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to form joint force against insurgency
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have agreed to establish a joint force aimed at addressing their defense and…
West Africa’s ‘Brexit’ sparks regional concerns
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger's decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a…
Nigeria ”expresses sadness” on Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s withdrawal from ECOWAS
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Nigeria has…