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Timbuktu manuscripts placed online are only a sliver of West Africa's ancient archive

The ancient Timbuktu manuscripts of Mali were back in the headlines following internet giant Google’s initiative to host a collection of them at an online gallery. The images of the documents, text in Arabic, can be found at a page called Mali Magic.

The Conversation

Africa's wars are hurting its rich heritage: how the law can help

Several countries across the African continent are currently embroiled in war. Some of those worst hit are South Sudan, Ethiopia, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, the Central African Republic and Burkina Faso. These armed conflicts are caused by a range of factors, including bad governance, corruption, poverty, rights…

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'Complex' military shake up as French forces in Mali retreat to Niger

France is stepping up its military cooperation with Niger as it continues to fight Islamist insurgents in the Sahel following a breakdown in relations with Mali's military leaders. Colonel Hervé Pierre, the man in charge of coordinating France’s pivot from Mali to Niger, spoke to RFI about the “extremely complex”…

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West African bloc ECOWAS maintains sanctions against Mali

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Friday said it would maintain sanctions on Mali over the military rulers of the Sahel country delaying a return to civilian rule after a coup.

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Salah Sets Up Win for Egypt over Senegal, Slimani Stuns Cameroon

Prolific Liverpool scorer Mohamed Salah was the architect of the only goal as Egypt edged Senegal 1-0 in Cairo on Friday in a high-profile World Cup play-off first leg.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ceasefire in Ethiopia allows key aid delivery

Tigrayan rebels agree to a humanitarian ceasefire with Ethiopia's federal government. The nearly 17-month-long conflict has killed thousands of people and left millions in need of food aid. Also, ECOWAS leaders warn they could slap sanctions on Guinea and Burkina Faso, while maintaining sanctions on Mali. And we bring you…

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West Africa bloc willing to accept another 12 to 16 months transition in Mali

Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are willing to accept a transitional military government in Mali for another 12 to 16 months, the President of the ECOWAS Commission said after a summit on Friday.

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West African leaders hold summit after Mali sanctions

West African leaders are holding another summit on Mali after imposing regional sanctions in January on the country after its military leaders said they would stay in power for four more years instead of holding an election in February

The Independent UK

West African leaders meet to discuss 'recalcitrant' coup-hit states

West African leaders gathered in Ghana on Friday to discuss the situation in "recalcitrant" states Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali, which have all had military takeovers in the last 18 months, regional bloc chairman Nana Akufo-Addo said.

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Everton handed Donny van de Beek dilemma as Abdoulaye Doucoure decision praised

Your Everton evening headlines as concerns are raised over Donny van de Beek's Manchester United future and Abdoulaye Doucoure is praised for representing Mali

Liverpool Echo

Former Liverpool midfielder thinks Abdoulaye Doucoure switch has come at the 'best moment'

Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure is currently away on international duty with Mali

Liverpool Echo

W. African court orders suspension of some sanctions against Mali

The court of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) on Thursday ordered the suspension of the eight-nation body's sanctions against Mali, UEMOA's spokeswoman said.

Reuters

Salah Vows Revenge as Egypt and Senegal Fight for World Cup Place

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has vowed to avenge an Africa Cup of Nations final loss last month to Sadio Mane-inspired Senegal when they clash again on Friday in a 2022 World Cup play-off. Failure in the continental final was particularly bitter for prolific Liverpool scorer Salah as he was also…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU freezes some Mali army training over mercenary concerns

The European Union’s top diplomat says he has ordered the suspension of combat training for soldiers in Mali

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Mali's ex-Prime Minister Soumeylou Maiga dies in detention

A family member says Mali's former Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga died at a clinic on Monday in the capital, Bamako

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Former Malian PM Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga dies

Mali's former prime minister Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga died on Monday. He was 67.

Reuters

Mali's detained former prime minister dies on medical parole

Mali's former prime minister Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga, arrested over corruption allegations last year, died of an undisclosed illness in hospital on Monday, one of his lawyers said.

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Mali says no deal reached on election date with regional envoy

Mali's transitional government on Sunday said it had not yet reached an agreement with West Africa's regional bloc on when to hold elections that would restore democracy after a military takeover.

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Malian junta suspension of RFI and France 24 is 'grave attack on press freedom'

Mali’s ruling junta has ordered French public broadcasters RFI and its sister TV station France 24 off the air, claiming they have falsely accused the army of committing abuses – accusations the broadcasters roundly reject. The Foreign Ministry has called the decision "a grave attack on freedom of the press".

Al Jazeera

Mali to suspend France 24 TV station and RFI radio

Relations between the countries have soured in recent months, as anti-French sentiment rises in the Sahel region.

France 24

Mali's ruling junta orders suspension of FRANCE 24 and RFI

Mali's ruling miltary junta on Wednesday night ordered the suspension of FRANCE 24 television and RFI radio in the country, accusing the French public news service of reporting "false allegations" of abuse by the Malian army. In its response, France Médias Monde, the parent company of the two news organisations,…

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Après le retrait de la France, trois changements probables au Mali - et deux options pour la junte

Huit ans se sont écoulés depuis que l’armée française a lancé ses opérations au Mali à la demande du gouvernement intérimaire malien de l'époque.

Reuters

France's RFI radio, France 24 television to be suspended in Mali

The ruling military junta in Mali has launched a procedure to suspend broadcasts by French state-funded international RFI radio and France 24 television, accusing the news outlets of reporting "false allegations" of abuse by the Malian army.

France 24

HRW report accuses Mali government forces of killing civilians

In tonight's edition: Human Rights Watch says that Mali's military has killed dozens of people in its crackdown on extremists. Jihadist groups are also accused of ramping up violence since December. Abuses on both sides may amount to war crimes. Plus, women from sub-Saharan Africa who live in Tunisia often…

Reuters

Mali's military killed dozens of civilians in wave of violence, rights group says

Soldiers in Mali have been responsible for killing at least 71 civilians since early December, a leading rights group said in a report on Tuesday.

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