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Malian President General Assimi Goita has paid tribute to deceased Defence Minister General Sadio Camara, following a wave of coordinated attacks on April 25. This story is written and edited by Global South World Goita described his death as an “immense loss” and praised his service with “loyalty, courage and dignity” in the fight against […]
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Decision Disregards Ongoing Military Junta Atrocities The United States government recently lifted sanctions on three senior Malian officials linked to Russia’s abusive Wagner Group who could be implicated in serious human rights violations. The decision signals disturbing disregard for atrocities in Mali’s armed conflict with Islamist armed groups. The three officials, Defense Minister Sadio Camara, […]
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The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—is pursuing an ambitious project to build the region’s first shared telecommunications satellite with Russian assistance. This initiative, discussed in high-level meetings with Russian officials and cosmonauts, aims to achieve technological independence and reduce reliance on Western infrastructure. The satellite will provide vital broadband internet, encrypted […]
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Mali’s military-led government is tightening its grip on the country’s vital gold industry by placing mining oversight directly under the presidency. Junta leader Assimi Goïta has created a new ministerial-level role with sweeping powers over mining policy, compliance, and licensing, and appointed Hilaire Bebian Diarra, a former Barrick Mining executive, to the post. The move […]
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What You Need to Know Malawi is a landlocked nation in Southeast Africa known for its warm hospitality, freshwater resources, and agricultural backbone. Often called the “Warm Heart of Africa,” Malawi’s social cohesion and community life stand out despite persistent economic challenges. Anchored by Lake Malawi—one of Africa’s great lakes—the country is focused on strengthening […]
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Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: Mali has been the focus of in-depth research and consulting projects by IOA. Our analysts have noted the dichotomy of Malian geography and society: the arid north, where nomadic livelihoods based on livestock are disrupted by perennial conflict and a lack of security; and the arable southern […]
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The Africa-America Institute’s “Following the Gold Road” online conference starting Jan. 14 and Afropop’s “Mali Gold” Playlist This story is written and edited by Afropop Worldwide We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Africa-America Institute’s State of Education 2026 Conference – “Following The Gold Road–Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.” This […]
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A quiet desert night in northern Mali turned deadly when an apparent military drone launched its explosive munition on a tent, leaving an entire family dead. The strike was a recent example of Malian military operations killing civilians and may amount to a war crime. The November 13 strike at about 9:30 p.m. on the village […]
...African Union Should Urgently Take Action to Promote Accountability for Abuses Mali’s military and allied militias killed at least 31 civilians and burned homes on October 2 and 13, 2025, in 2 villages in the country’s embattled Segou region, Human Rights Watch said today. On October 2, Malian army forces and the Dozo, a predominantly […]
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Mali’s junta has arrested prominent politician Issa Kaou N’Djim for allegedly insulting Burkina Faso’s military leader, a crime under Malian law. N’Djim, a former ally of Mali’s military regime who later advocated for a return to democracy, criticized Burkina Faso’s junta on Joliba TV, claiming they fabricated evidence of a coup plot. Subsequently, he was […]
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