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Mali’s Junta Leader Assimi Goïta Granted Five-Year Presidential Term Amid Fears of Prolonged Military Rule and Suppression of Democracy
Bamako, Mali – Mali’s transitional parliament has approved a new bill granting junta leader General Assimi Goïta a renewable five-year presidential term, effectively...
Mali Repels Coordinated Jihadist Attacks Across Multiple Towns as Islamist Insurgency Intensifies in the Sahel
A wave of simultaneous jihadist attacks struck military posts across several towns in Mali on Tuesday morning, marking the third large-scale assault against...
Ukraine Extends Military Training and Humanitarian Support to Mauritania in Strategic Move to Counter Russian Influence in Africa
In a significant diplomatic and military outreach to Africa, Ukraine has offered military training to Mauritania while also providing food assistance to Malian...
Mali and Russia Forge Strategic Partnership with New Trade, Nuclear Energy, and Security Agreements
In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations, Mali and Russia have signed a series of far-reaching agreements focused on expanding trade, strengthening...
UN Issues Urgent Warning on Imminent Starvation Risk in Sudan, Gaza, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali
The United Nations has sounded a critical alarm over escalating hunger crises worldwide, warning that five countries Sudan, Palestine (Gaza), South Sudan, Haiti,...
Mali Partners with Russia to Build Large-Scale Gold Refinery as Part of Push for Economic Sovereignty
Mali’s military-led government has officially launched the construction of a major gold refinery in collaboration with Russia’s Yadran Group, a move designed to...
Future of Russian Mercenaries in Mali: Wagner Exits, Africa Corps Takes Over
In a significant shift in West Africa’s security landscape, the Russian mercenary group Wagner has announced its full withdrawal from Mali after more...
Mali Accuses Algeria of Supporting Terrorism After Drone Incident
Tensions have flared between Mali and Algeria following the downing of a Malian surveillance drone near their shared border, with Malian authorities accusing...
Tragic Collapse at Illegal Gold Mine in Mali Claims Over 40 Lives, Mostly Women
A catastrophic accident at an illegal gold mine near Kenieba in Mali’s gold-abundant Kayes region has resulted in the deaths of more than...
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The Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on Wednesday 18 February 2026 received the High Commissioner of the Republic...
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