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The ongoing dispute between Paris and Bamako has escalated significantly following the severe sentencing of Yann V., a confirmed agent of France’s Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE). The French national, …
Malian court sentences french intelligence agent to two decades in prison Read More
A French national, Yann Vezilier, has been sentenced to two decades behind bars by Malian authorities for his alleged role in a plot aimed at destabilizing the administration led by …
Mali court sentences French national to two decades in prison for alleged plot Read More
FERMETURE Belgium to permanently close its embassy in Mali by 2026 The Kingdom of Belgium is preparing to cease its long-standing diplomatic presence in Mali, with the permanent closure of …
Belgium to permanently close its embassy in Mali by 2026 Read More
The Malian judiciary has handed down a 20-year prison sentence to a French intelligence officer serving in a diplomatic capacity. The individual, detained in Bamako for nearly 10 months, was …
French diplomat handed 20-year sentence in Mali amid diplomatic tensions Read More
A Malian police officer patrols outside Campement Kangaba, a tourist resort near Bamako, on June 19, 2017. AP Photo Under the leadership of junta chief Assimi Goïta, Mali is shifting …
Malian court sentences french diplomat to 20 years for espionage Read More
In a significant legal development, a French national, apprehended in August 2025 by the ruling military junta and accused of plotting against state institutions, has received a 20-year prison sentence. …
Malian court sentences french diplomat to 20 years for state security charges Read More
General Abdourahamane Tiani, President of the Republic of Niger, concluded a working and friendship visit to the Republic of Türkiye on June 4, 2026, where he met with President Recep …
Niger Turkey strengthen ties with multi-sector agreements in ankara Read More
General Abdourahamane Tiani’s recent visit to Ankara, marked by the signing of several cooperation agreements and a joint declaration, unequivocally demonstrated the close political alignment between Türkiye and Niger. Hosted …
Ankara and Niamey strengthen strategic partnership, erdoğan supports general tiani Read More
Media landscape Medi1 TV officially cleared to broadcast in Mali Building on years of presence in Mali through Radio Méditerranée Internationale (Medi 1), which has been broadcasting in Bamako via …
Medi1 TV granted broadcasting rights in Mali Read More
A military tribunal in Bamako has delivered a landmark verdict, sentencing a detained French intelligence officer to two decades behind bars for espionage activities conducted on Malian soil. The ruling …
Mali officer held for espionage faces 20-year prison sentence Read More
The Malian government has escalated its fight against insurgent forces by announcing substantial cash rewards for the capture of key jihadist commanders linked to recent deadly attacks. In a decisive …
Mali offers huge bounties for top jihadist leaders including Iyad Ag Ghaly Read More
A new security alert has emerged from the Centre-Nord region of Burkina Faso. On Friday, June 5, 2026, a vital post belonging to the Forces of Defense and Security (FDS) …
Burkina Faso’s sabcé attack highlights urgent need for regional security synergy Read More