July 29

• Mali: UN Mission Welcomes Peaceful Elections, Stresses Need to Respect Results

  The United Nations Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has commended the West African country for the peaceful conduct of the first round of its presidential elections, which... Read more »

July 26

• Mali: Ahead of Mali's Presidential Election, Ban Stresses Need for Peaceful, Credible Polls

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today encouraged all Malians to cast their ballots in Sunday's presidential election, a vital step to restoring constitutional order in the crisis-hit... Read more »

July 24

• Mali: Alarm Sounded on Nutrition Crisis

  The humanitarian community is sounding the alarm on a nutrition crisis in Gao, in northern Mali, that is taking a toll on the most vulnerable and children under the age of five in... Read more »

July 23

• Mali: UN Urges Officials to Expedite Electoral Procedures for Refugees

  With the first round of Mali's presidential elections scheduled for Sunday, the United Nations refugee agency is calling on Malian authorities to quickly make public voters' lists... Read more »

July 15

• Mali: In France, UN Chief Praises Peacekeeping Contributions, Urges Political Progress in Mali

  United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, meeting with officials in France on the occasion of Bastille Day, paid tribute to the country's contributions to ending the turmoil in... Read more »

July 08

• Mali: Ban Appoints Deputy Heads of UN Mali Mission

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Abdoulaye Bathily of Senegal as his new Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Multidimensional... Read more »

July 05

• Mali: UN Food Relief Agency Struggles to Cope With Mali's 'Lean Season'

  Life is slowly returning to normal in parts of Mali, but with the thousands of people displaced and a pre-harvest lean season underway, the main priority right now for the United... Read more »

July 01

• Mali: International Assistance Force for Mali Transformed Into UN Peacekeeping Mission

  A new United Nations peacekeeping mission for insurgent-beset Mali was launched today as forces from a previous, African-led international force officially donned the blue berets... Read more »

June 28

• Mali: UN Agency to Help Mali Refugees Participate in Upcoming Presidential Elections

  With only one month to go before the presidential elections take place in Mali, the United Nations is helping neighbouring countries deal with refugees who will be voting outside... Read more »

June 25

• Mali: Vital Resources Needed As UN Prepares to Deploy Mission in Mali, Security Council Told

  As the United Nations prepares to take over from the African-led mission in Mali, top officials today called on Member States to contribute critical resources, including personnel... Read more »

June 19

• West Africa: Ceasefire Accord 'Significant' Step Towards Stability in Mali, Says UN's Sahel Envoy

  The United Nations Special Envoy for the Sahel today welcomed the signing of the ceasefire accord between the Government of Mali and Tuareg rebels, and called on the parties to... Read more »

June 18

• Mali: UN Envoy Welcomes Accord Between Government and Tuareg Rebels

  The United Nations envoy for Mali welcomed the signing today of an agreement between the Malian Government and Tuareg rebels that paves the way for inclusive peace talks as well as... Read more »

June 17

• Mali: Ban Appoints Rwandan General As Military Chief of Mission

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Major General Jean Bosco Kazura as Force Commander for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization... Read more »

June 12

• Mali: Conflicts in Syria, Mali Pose Unprecedented Threats to Children - UN Report

  Despite progress to protect children living in war-affected countries, the evolving character and tactics of conflict are creating unprecedented threats for children, particularly... Read more »

June 07

• Mali: Timbuktu's Cultural Heritage More Damaged Than First Estimated, UN Agency Says

  Damage to Timbuktu's cultural heritage due to fighting between Government forces and Tuareg rebels is more extensive than first estimated, a United Nations-led team said today... Read more »

May 28

• Mali: UN Warns of Acute Humanitarian Needs in Eastern Mali

  The United Nations relief wing today warned of severe humanitarian needs in Gao in eastern Mali, including the need to rehabilitate the water supply and increase food assistance. Read more »

May 17

• Mali: UN Chief Appoints Head of Peacekeeping Mission in Mali

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today appointed Albert Gerard Koenders of the Netherlands as the head of the recently approved United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali. Read more »

May 16

• Mali: UN Welcomes Donors' €3.25 Billion Pledge to Help Rebuild Mali

  The United Nations today welcomed the international community's pledge of €3.25 billion to support a recovery plan for Mali, which is emerging from a recent crisis that saw... Read more »

May 15

• Mali: Ban Pledges UN Commitment to Stable, Prosperous Mali in Message to Brussels Meeting

  The United Nations is committed to ensuring a stable and prosperous future for Mali, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a message to a meeting in Brussels devoted to restoring... Read more »

May 14

• Mali: UN Chief Discusses New UN Mission in Mali With Togolese President Gnassingbé

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has met with Togo President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé to discuss recent developments in Africa, the importance of promoting sustainable peace... Read more »

May 10

• West Africa: Security Council - Counter-Terrorism Committees Focus On Mali, the Sahel and Somalia

  The United Nations counter-terrorism panel dealing with Al-Qaida strengthened its work and cooperation with related UN bodies to more urgently address the evolving threats posed by... Read more »

April 25

• Africa: 'This is Not An Anti-Terrorist Operation' - UN on Mali

  The Security Council today approved a 12,600-strong United Nations peacekeeping operation to take over from the African-led mission in Mali on 1 July and authorized the blue... Read more »

April 19

• Mali: UN Senior Officials Urge Political Focus in Mali Efforts

  The top United Nations political official today reiterated the importance of the political process in Mali at a high-level meeting with senior UN and Government officials, while UN... Read more »

April 16

• Mali: UN Food Agency 'Urgently Working' to Aid Communities Despite Insecurity

  The continuing conflict in Mali combined with the country's impending "lean season" is threatening to aggravate hunger in the Sahelian nation, the United Nations food aid agency... Read more »

April 12

• Mali: UN Reaffirms Support For African Military Force After Deadly Terrorist Attack

  The United Nations today reaffirmed its determination to back the African-led International Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA) after a terrorist suicide bombing killed three Chadian... Read more »