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‘Callous’: Are Malian troops and Russian mercenaries attacking civilians?

Conflict monitors say Wagner fighters have intensified combat and widened their operation areas since 2023.

Al Jazeera

'Shameless' Widow Pictures Herself 'Grieving' In The Maldives 40 Days After Burying Her Husband

Russian war widow Valeriya Beseda defends her Maldives holiday following online outrage, insisting it was a way to cope with her husband's tragic death in Mali.

International Business Times UK

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso withdraw from French language body

As French-speaking countries celebrate International Francophone Day, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have this week announced their withdrawal from the International Organisation of Francophonie, which organises the event as part of its mission to celebrate French language around the world.

Radio France Internationale

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200 years after the creation of braille, blind people in Mali say it has allowed them to fit in

Two hundred years have passed since the invention of braille, the tactile writing system that has transformed the lives of many blind and partially sighted people

The Independent UK

Military chiefs to thrash out Ukraine peacekeeping proposal amid Russia war

A senior military source tells Al Jazeera a multinational force needs a ‘maximalist approach’ to deter Russia.

Al Jazeera

Ivory Coast is losing US aid as al-Qaida and other extremist groups are approaching

The Trump administration's sweeping cuts in foreign aid have impacted programs in northern Ivory Coast to counter the spread of al-Qaida and the Islamic State group

The Independent UK

Mali suspends artisanal gold mining permits for foreign companies after series of accidents

Mali has suspended licenses for artisanal gold mining due to several fatal accidents at mining sites

The Independent UK

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A school helps migrants in Mauritania. Is it enough to keep them from leaving for Europe?

A school for migrant children in Mauritania is an example of what's to come after the European Union pledged more than $200 million last year to help persuade people there against coming to the continent

The Independent UK

Morocco says it dismantled Islamic State cell that was planning attacks

Moroccan authorities have arrested a dozen people they said were planning attacks on behalf of the Islamic State in the Sahel

The Independent UK

Mining Mali: how policy changes are reshaping the sector

As Mali’s mining sector faces growing tensions — highlighted by the recent seizure of gold stocks from the Canadian company Barrick by the military government — questions about economic sovereignty and mining governance have become more relevant than ever.

The Conversation

Mali’s army says investigating soldiers accused of killing 24 civilians

The Tuareg independence movement blamed soldiers and Russian mercenaries for the killing of civilians.

Al Jazeera

Mali army opens an investigation into deaths of civilians blamed on soldiers

Mali’s army says it’s investigating soldiers who were accused by separatist Tuareg rebels of killing at least 24 civilians earlier this week

The Independent UK

Malian Filmmaker Souleymane Cissé Dies At 84

Renowned Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer in African cinema, passes away at 84. His groundbreaking work and contributions to African storytelli...

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Gold Mine Collapse In Mali Kills Dozens

Tragic gold mine collapse in Mali raises concerns about mining safety and regulations in the country.

The Conversation

Why is there so much gold in west Africa?

Militaries that have taken power in Africa’s Sahel region – notably Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger – have put pressure on western mining firms for a fairer distribution of revenue from the lucrative mining sector.

The Independent UK

Mali goldmine collapse leaves at least 48 miners dead

Incident reportedly took place at abandoned site formerly operated by a Chinese company

The Conversation

Power vacuum in west Africa’s Sahel: 3 ways China could fill the gap as west exits

With France fast losing its influence in west Africa’s Sahel region and an unpredictable US president in power, will China fill the vacuum?

The Conversation

Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail

The military-led nations of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on January 29. They had announced their intention to leave one year ago, shortly after establishing a new defence pact called the Alliance des États du Sahel (AES).

The Independent UK

What's ahead for a 50-year-old West African bloc after 3 junta-led countries left the group?

A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — formally left the group, known as ECOWAS

Radio France Internationale

Modern Malian architecture rooted in ancient earth techniques

In the heart of Bamako, architect Mariam Sy is leading a quiet revolution – one handful of earth at a time. Her vision merges Mali's ancient building wisdom with contemporary design, creating structures that seem to rise organically from the Sahelian soil.

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