Demonstrators Call for an End to UN Mission in Mali Several thousand demonstrators gathered in Bamako, the capital of Mali, on Thursday, demanding the departure of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). The rally, organized by the M5-RFP party and civil society organizations supporting the transitional…
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The European Union Training Mission in Mali (EUTM Mali) has completed its mission of training battalions and the Malian armed forces, as well as providing tactical and logistical support to the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. The mission, which started in 2013, has helped Mali to enhance its military…
A drone crashed into a truck on the runway of Gao International Airport in Mali, causing significant damage and prompting the authorities to close the airport for security reasons. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. local time on Monday, May 22, 2023, and was quickly brought under control by the…
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Mali’s President of the Transition, Colonel Assimi Goïta, received the first official administrative map of the country on Monday, along with maps of the 19 regions and the District of Bamako. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga, Colonel Malick Diaw, President of the National Transitional Council (CNT), the presidents of the institutions of the Republic, the members of the government and many guests. A historic milestone…
Mali has launched a new office to encourage investment mobilization from Malians living abroad. The office, which is part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, aims to facilitate the contribution of the Malian diaspora to the economic and social development of their country of origin. The Malian Diaspora: A Valuable Asset According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Mali has a large and diverse diaspora of…
Amnesty International Raises Alarm on Moura Massacre in Mali, Officially Notifies International Criminal Court
By Israel Ojoko
Amnesty International has sounded the alarm, drawing attention to the horrific Moura massacre in Mali. Samira Daoud, Regional Director for West and Central Africa at Amnesty International highlighted that this incident stands as the deadliest attack on civilians since the beginning of the conflict in Mali in 2012. In response, the organization has officially notified the International Criminal Court (ICC) about the massacre. Last Friday, the Office of the United…
Ethnic tensions have emerged as a pressing issue in Mali, posing a significant threat to its unity. While Mali has historically been known for peaceful coexistence among its diverse ethnic groups, recent territorial disputes and political conflicts have escalated tensions and strained inter-community relations. Mali is home to various major ethnic communities, including the Dogons, Peuls, Bambaras, Tuaregs, and Arabs. The epicentre of these ethnic tensions lies in the Mopti region, situated in the country’s centre, which has experienced inter-community…
Mali’s interim government rejects UN report on alleged execution of 500 people Mali’s interim military government has rejected a United Nations human rights office report on the alleged execution of at least 500 people by Malian soldiers and unidentified foreign fighters during an operation last year. The junta was responding to a report released on Friday after a months-long investigation into what rights groups described as the worst atrocity in a 10-year conflict between Islamist groups and the army. UN…
A meeting was held between the Malian delegation and a German delegation yesterday to discuss the progress, obstacles, and prospects of implementing projects and programs between Mali and Germany. The meeting was part of the follow-up to the commitments made during the last intergovernmental negotiations held in Bamako in March 2021. Germany allocated €69.1 million over the period of 2021-2023 to support Mali in programs such as peace and social cohesion, one world without hunger, and responsibility for our planet:…
South Korea has achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to enhance its defense capabilities against North Korean threats. In a recent test, the state-run Agency for Defense Development (ADD) successfully intercepted a key homegrown missile interceptor known as the Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM) for the third time. This achievement marks a major advancement in South Korea’s pursuit of an effective and reliable multi-layered anti-missile shield, called the Korea Air and Missile Defense (KAMD). South Korea’s Third Successful Test…
The 28th Chinese Medical Mission in Mali includes a dedicated anaesthesia team, consisting of two anesthesiologists and an anaesthesia nurse, who has made a significant contribution to improving the quality of anaesthesia in the hospital’s operating room. Under the leadership of Yu Renqiao, the head of the mission, the team has performed hundreds of successful surgeries and saved the lives of numerous serious and critical patients. Chen Congcong is the Chief Anesthesia Physician of the team, with over 20 years…
Allied Gold, a mining company, has invested $105 million to acquire the Sadiola gold mine in Mali. After three years of work, the mine has added 3 million ounces to the mineral reserves of the project, which has already delivered 175,000 ounces in 2022. Allied Gold is now preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in the future. Proven and probable mineral reserves of 7.25 million ounces have been disclosed by Allied Gold as of December 31, 2022. The announcement…
The year 2023 is not going to be an easy one for telecom companies in Mali, as they face another public outcry demanding lower internet package prices. In March, Moov Africa Malitel and Orange Mali were both ordered by the Supreme Court to pay a fine of CFA 176 billion for “billing calls on voicemail,” and they are now facing a new battle. Following the Supreme Court’s confirmation of the verdict in the case between the Malian Network of Mobile…
Over 90% of Malians trust Russia to help their country deal with insecurity and terrorism, according to the results of an opinion poll conducted by the German foundation Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. The survey also showed that Malians are equally satisfied with the transitional President, Colonel Assimi Goïta, who came to power following a coup in August 2020. Bamako, which has terminated its military agreements with Paris, has turned militarily and politically towards Moscow since 2021. The Malian army has received…