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Mon, 24 Jan 2022 05:08:39 GMT
French Soldier Killed in Attack On Military Camp in Northern Mali
[RFI] A French soldier has been killed in a mortar attack on a military camp in Gao, northern Mali, the Elysée Palace announced Sunday. Brigadier Alexandre Martin had been serving in France's Barkhane operation in the restive Sahel region.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 09:38:25 GMT
Hundreds March in Street Protests in Burkina Faso
[VOA] Ouagadougou -- In conflict-stricken Burkina Faso, hundreds marched in cities across the country to protest insecurity and show solidarity for Mali, recently placed under sanctions by the West African political bloc ECOWAS.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:57:41 GMT
Mali Must Not Be a New Site for Clashes Between Global Powers
[IPS] United Nations -- Last week, I was delighted to speak to the United Nations Security Council. In the ten years that my country has been experiencing conflict, violence, and instability, dozens of conferences and other international summits have...

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:59:57 GMT
U.S. Africom Commander Says Russian Mercenaries in Mali
[VOA] Pentagon -- The U.S. has now confirmed reports that Russian mercenaries known as the Wagner Group have deployed in Mali and are supported by the Russian military.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:58:00 GMT
In Ethiopia, Guinea and Mali, Fears Rise Over Losing Duty-Free Access to U.S. Market
[VOA] Bamako / Conakry / Washington -- For Sammy Abdella, the new year has brought bad tidings: the prospect of a steep drop in sales of scarves, rugs, baskets and other textile goods produced by Sammy Handmade in Ethiopia.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:51:22 GMT
Mali Denied German Military Plane Access to Airspace - Defence Ministry
[DW] The military junta in Mali has refused to let a German military transport plane fly over its territory. Germany, which has soldiers based in Mali, is now seeking an explanation.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 04:22:08 GMT
Mali Beat Mauritania to Finish Top of AFCON Group F
[CAF] The Eagles of Mali beat Mauritania 2-0 in Douala to secure top spot in Group F of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:40:34 GMT
Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta Promised Honour and Unity - His Legacy Is Disappointing
[The Conversation Africa] Days after Mali was placed under heavy sanctions by the Economic Community of West African States to punish the military junta's reluctance to conduct elections, citizens woke up on Sunday, 16 January 2022 to news of the dea...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:28:37 GMT
Govt Hires Firm Sacked Over Corruption in Congo, Mali
[Premium Times] Documents show that the company, Frabemar UK Ltd, which is the technical partner to the consortium--MedTech and Rozi International-- was accused of impropriety and corruption.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:51:29 GMT
Match Facts - Mali V Mauritania
[CAF] Western neighbors Mali and Mauritania lock horns in Douala, as Group F of the ongoing TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations reaches its final day.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:51:26 GMT
Mali V Mauritania - A Derby to Watch
[CAF] Western neighbors Mali and Mauritania lock horns in Douala, as Group F of the ongoing TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations reaches its final day.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 06:43:14 GMT
Junta Seeks Review of Defence Agreements With France
[RFI] Mali has asked France for a review of bilateral defence agreements against the backdrop of growing tensions between Paris and the ruling junta in Bamako, a French diplomat has said.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:11:09 GMT
President Mourns Death of Former Malian President Ibrahim Keita
[Ghanaian Times] President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commiserated with the government, family and people of Mali following the death of former President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, which occurred on Sunday, January 16, this year.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:55:57 GMT
President Mourns With Mali On the Death of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita
[GhanaToday] President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commiserated with the government, family and people of Mali for the death of former President, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, which occurred on Sunday, 16th January, 2022.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:42:31 GMT
President Akufo-Addo Commiserates With Mali Over President Keita's Death
[Ghana Presidency] The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has commiserated with the government, family and people of Mali following the death of former President HE Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, which occurred on Sunday, 16th January, ...

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:36:18 GMT
UN Mission to Mali Temporarily Grounds All Flights Citing Sanctions Restrictions
[VOA] Bamako -- The U.N. peacekeeping mission to Mali, or MINUSMA, said it has temporarily suspended all flights following West African and EU states imposed sanctions that disrupted air and land transport.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:19:09 GMT
Scorpions Sting - Gambia's AFCON Hopes Still Alive Following Draw Against Mali
[RFI] What appeared to be a historic appearance got even better as Gambia's Scorpions drew against Mali -- one of the AFCON favorites. With four points after two matches, the Scorpions will need just one point in their final match against Tunisia on ...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:47:15 GMT
Post-Match Reaction - Gambian Coach Explains Scorpions' Game Plan Against Mali
[Foroyaa] The Gambian head coach Tom Saintfiet has explained his game plan in post-match reaction after his-led team drew 1-1 against Mali last Sunday at the ongoing Afcon finals in Cameroon.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:47:12 GMT
'We Expected Win or Draw,' Says Gambia's Sport Minister After Mali's Game
[Foroyaa] The Gambia's minister of youth and sports, Bakary Badjie, has reacted to the Scorpions' latest match in the Afcon where they drew 1-1 against Mali. Minister Badjie said it was good the Scorpions scored the penalty to equalise after Mali led...

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 10:22:43 GMT
Mali - Ibrahim Boubacar Keita Is No More!
[Cameroon Tribune] The former President passed on this Sunday January 16, 2022 in the capital, Bamako.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 05:34:37 GMT
Ex-President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita Dies
[DW] Former Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who led the country until he was ousted in a 2020 coup, has died at the age of 76.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:11:18 GMT
President Weah Sympathizes With Malians Over Death of Former President
[Govt of Liberia] The President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George M. Weah has expressed deep sadness at the news of the passing of former Malian President, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who is reported to have died on Sunday in his hometown in Bamako. He wa...

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 12:56:33 GMT
Pool F - Mali, Gambia Eye Next Stage
[Cameroon Tribune] The two teams scored one goal each from the penalty spot putting them at four points each on top of the group.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:57 GMT
Sports Minister Announces Double Bonus Against Mali
[The Point] The minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie has announced that the Government of The Gambia and the National Coordinating Committee (NCC) have decided to offer double bonus payment to the team had they secure a win or draw aga...

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:56 GMT
Scorpions Coach Lauds Fighting Spirit Against Mali
[The Point] Gambia's Coach Tom Sainfiet has hailed his Scorpions players for the fighting spirit and resilience shown during their encounter against Mali.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 04:48:47 GMT
The Scorpions Strike Late to Draw Mali in Group F
[CAF] Musa Barrow scored a late penalty to give The Gambia a deserved 1-1 draw against Mali in Group F of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 10:55:26 GMT
Mali Gives Airlines 72 Hours to Confirm Service
[VOA] Bamako, Mali -- After several airlines discontinued service to Mali due to new regional sanctions, the country's government has responded with its own economic threat.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 10:02:14 GMT
Gambia V Mali - Top of the Table Clash
[CAF] After two identical 1-0 victories in the opening match day, Gambia and Mali enter the second round of Group F matches with high hopes of another win that could see them paving the way towards the next round in style.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 10:09:59 GMT
Match Facts - Gambia V Mali
[CAF] After two identical 1-0 victories in the opening match day, Gambia and Mali enter the second round of Group F matches with high hopes of another win that could see them paving the way towards the next round in style.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:06:31 GMT
Europe Sees Hope for Eventual Deal in Mali
[VOA] Washington -- A key European diplomat believes there is still a chance to defuse the growing political crisis in Mali that has seen the country's interim military government clash repeatedly in recent days with both its neighbors and members of...



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