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:…