Junta-led Sahel states to form joint force to fight insurgents
Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have agreed to set up a joint force to tackle Sahel’s security threats.
ECOWAS to hold extraordinary meeting over junta states’ exit decision
ECOWAS schedules an extraordinary meeting of its mediation and security council for Feb. 8
West Africa’s ‘Brexit’ moment spells trouble for the region
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger exist from ECOWAS reverses decades of regional integration…
Mali seal quarter-final place with 2-1 win over Burkina Faso
Mali scored within three minutes at the start of the match.
African Union urges dialogue between ECOWAS and junta-led states
AU calls for dialogue between ECOWAS and junta-led countries who have said they will leave the bloc
ECOWAS chair Nigeria slams juntas’ move to quit bloc
Nigerian foreign ministry says those seeking to leave ECOWAS were not acting in good faith.
UN peacekeeping mission in Mali completes its withdrawal
UN peacekeeping mission in Mali is poised to complete its withdrawal from the country on Sunday
Military-led Sahel states rally thousands to support alliance
The Prime Ministers of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali affirmed their commitment to a shared future.
Mali drone strikes kill civilians in town of Kidal
The strikes appear to be the first sign of conflict in Kidal.
Mali junta expects delay to February elections
Mali’s military junta expects a small delay to presidential elections scheduled for February due to
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso forge security pact amid pressure
Given the tremendous pressure on Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to restore democratic administration,
Mali rebels claim control of northern military camp
Tuareg rebels in northern Mali said on Tuesday that they had seized control of a military camp in
UN Security Council to vote on withdrawal of peacekeeping mission in Mali
The United Nations Security Council could vote as early as June 30 on a resolution to end its
Putin stronger following short lived Wagner mutiny attempt: Polyanskiy
A senior Russian Diplomat at the United Nations believes President Vladimir Putin has come out
Mali approves constitutional amendments in a referendum
Malians approved changes in the constitution in Sunday’s referendum with 97% of the vote, the West
Malians vote in referendum paving the way to elections
Malians voted on Sunday in a referendum on changing the constitution that the ruling military junta
Malians divided ahead of referendum vote paving way for elections
Malians will vote on Sunday to approve or reject constitutional amendments that would reinforce
Putin discusses fertilizers, wheat and fuel supplies with Mali leader: Kremlin
Russian President, Vladimir Putin has discussed supplies of fertilisers, wheat and fuel during a
Gift of the Givers releases Gerco van Deventer’s “proof of life” video
The humanitarian organisation, Gift of the Givers, has released what it says is the latest “proof of
Negotiations still ongoing for the release of Gerco van Deventer: Gift of the Givers
Humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers says negotiations are ongoing to secure the release