March 03
Africa: Civil Society Needs a Role in Mali's Security Reforms [analysis]
ISS
Security sector reforms that began well before the country's two coups still suffer from a lack of effective civil society participation. Read more »
February 26
Africa: TotalEnergies CAF Awcon Morocco 2026 - First Round of Qualifiers Conclude - Algeria, Mali Advance
CAF
The first round of qualifiers for the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 concluded on Wednesday night with Algeria, Mali, Togo and Kenya among the teams… Read more »
February 25
West Africa: Kremlin Disinformation Campaigns Aim to Discredit French Military in Sahel, Analysts Say
VOA
On Feb. 20, Ivory Coast became the latest African nation to expel French troops, taking control of the last remaining French military base in the country. Read more »
February 23
Mali: Mining Mali - How Policy Changes Are Reshaping the Sector [interview]
The Conversation Africa
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… Read more »
February 20
Africa: Souleymane Cisse, Father of African Cinema, Dies
allAfrica
Mali's renowned filmmaker and director Souleymane Cisse, who is considered one of the pillars of African cinema, died at a Bamako clinic aged 84. Read more »
Mali: Armed Islamist Attack On Convoy Kills 34 Civilians [press release]
HRW
Inadequate Protection by Warring Parties Read more »
Mali: Barrick Gold Reaches Deal With Mali to End Mining Dispute
Daba Finance
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February 17
Mali: 48 Killed in Mali Gold Mine Collapse
allAfrica
At least 48 people, mostly women, were killed when an illegal gold mine collapsed near Kéniéba in the gold-rich Kayes region in western Mali. Read more »
February 13
Africa: AU Action Needed to End Crackdown On Opposition, Dissent [press release]
HRW
Enforced Disappearances, Politically Motivated Detention Read more »
February 11
Mali: Mali Introduces Mobile Taxes to Fund Security Amid Rising Insurgency
Daba Finance
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February 06
Mali: Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger's New Plan to Tackle Extremist Violence Is Likely to Fail [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
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… Read more »
Mali: Limited Progress for Children, Grave Violations Remain High While Child Protection Capacities Decrease
UNOSRSG
Children in Mali experienced high levels of violence and grave violations perpetrated by all parties involved in the conflict all the while a serious gap in child protection… Read more »
February 03
Rwanda/Mali: Hoops League - Diarra Scores 18 Points As APR Outplay Tigers
New Times
Malian star center Aliou Diarra scored a game high 18 points as APR maintained their perfect start to the new season with a 102-66 victory over Tigers on Sunday, February 2, at… Read more »
February 02
Mali: Modern Malian Architecture Rooted in Ancient Earth Techniques
RFI
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… Read more »
February 01
Africa: TotalEnergies CAF Afcon 2025 - Morocco Set for a Tough Start As Group a Fixtures Are Confirmed
CAF
The full fixture list for Group A of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, has been confirmed, setting up an intense battle between hosts Morocco, Mali,… Read more »
