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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
Lomé hosts landmark African air transport summit to unite skies From June 15 to 19, 2026, the Togolese capital will play host to the inaugural African Air Transport Convention and …
Lomé hosts landmark African air transport summit to unite skies Read More
Gaya, June 5, 2026 — The urban commune of Gaya has initiated an ambitious project to rehabilitate 500 hectares of degraded pastoral lands, funded by the Integrated Urban Development and …
Restoring 500 hectares of Niger’s pastoral lands in Gaya Read More
Bénin’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Romuald Wadagni, has successfully concluded a significant diplomatic tour across the sub-region, culminating in Côte d’Ivoire. This extensive journey previously took him to Nigeria, …
Bénin’s finance minister concludes extensive diplomatic tour in Côte d’Ivoire Read More
The strategic northern Malian city of Kidal remains a focal point of contention, particularly among Touareg factions. At the heart of this enduring struggle are two prominent figures, El Hadj …
Mali’s kigal: the touareg struggle between gamou and alghabass Read More