July 19, 2012
Mali: Govt Asks Hague Court to Probe Crimes in North
Mali's government has asked the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to investigate whether crimes under international law have been committed during the rebellion in the… Read more »
June 14, 2012
Mali: Making Mothers Matter
It's a typical weekday morning at the Luxembourg Mother-Child hospital in the capital, Bamako. Around 20 patients are there for appointments - shy teenagers sit alongside more… Read more »
May 21, 2012
Mali: Transitional President 'Beaten by Protesters'
The transitional president of Mali Dioncounda Traore has been admitted to hospital after protesters reportedly burst into his office and beat him. Read more »
May 07, 2012
Mali: Attack On Timbuktu World Heritage Site May Spark Revolt
There are fears that the population of Timbuktu may react violently after fighters from a religious sect desecrated the tomb of a saint. Read more »
April 03, 2012
Mali: West African Leaders Clamp Down With Sanctions
West African leaders have imposed a wide range of stringent sanctions on the military junta in Mali. Read more »
March 21, 2012
Mali: Troops Mutiny
Troops in Mali's capital, Bamako, mutinied on Wednesday, and gunfire could be heard throughout the city. The country's state-run radio and television broadcasts have gone off the… Read more »
February 11, 2012
Mali/Ghana: Les Aigles Beat Dispirited Black Stars to Win Bronze
Cheick Tidiane Diabate's double ensured bronze for Mali at the African Nations Cup finals and added to Ghana's anguish at the tournament, where the final score in the third and… Read more »
February 10, 2012
Ghana/Mali: Semi-Final Losers Make Final Effort to Win Afcon Bronze
Ghana take on Mali in the battle for the bronze medal at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. Read more »
February 09, 2012
Mali/Cote d'Ivoire: Elephants Look to Defence in Solid Afcon Campaign
Solid defence has proven the key to the progress of Cote d'Ivoire to the African Nations Cup final - more than the star-studded attack they possess. Read more »
February 08, 2012
Cote d'Ivoire/Mali: Gervinho Steps Up to Carry Elephants to Finals
Cote d'Ivoire have sealed their place in the final of the Cup of Nations with a deserved 1-0 victory over Mali in their semi-final in Libreville on Wednesday. Read more »
February 07, 2012
Cote d'Ivoire/Mali: Superior Elephants Face Opponents With Guts in Semi-Final
Tournament favourites Cote d'Ivoire and Mali go head-to-head for a place in the final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville on Wednesday. Read more »
February 06, 2012
Mali/Gabon: 'Les Aigles' Have 'Nothing to Lose' in Afcon Semi-Final
Mali were the first to admit they did not convince in getting past co-hosts Gabon and taking an African Nations Cup semi-finals berth, but made no apologies for their progress. Read more »
February 05, 2012
Gabon/Mali: Dream Ends for Afcon Co-Hosts in Penalty 'Lottery'
The dream ended for co-hosts Gabon who were tumbled out in the lottery of penalties at the African Nations Cup after losing 4-5 on post-match kicks to Mali in their quarter-final… Read more »
February 03, 2012
Mali/Gabon: Old Friends Become Opponents in Libreville
Co-hosts Gabon take on Mali in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville on Sunday. And the battle might be as much between the… Read more »
February 02, 2012
Mali/Botswana: Quarter-Finals Loom for Lacklustre Mali Side
Mali have looked less than convincing in the Cup of Nations so far, but will be pleased with the character they showed against Botswana on Wednesday. Read more »
February 01, 2012
Mali/Botswana: Les Aigles Defeat Zebras in Difficult Game
Mali had to wait an anxious five minutes after their 2-1 win over Botswana on Wednesday before they were confirmed as African Nations Cup quarter-finalists. Read more »
January 31, 2012
Mali/Botswana: High-Score Possible Against 'Amateur' Zebras
Mali will have quarter-final qualification on their minds when they take on group minnows Botswana in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash in Libreville on Wednesday. Read more »
January 29, 2012
Ghana/Mali: Black Stars Show Their Potential and Power
Ghana received a major confidence booster, and verification of their ability, with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Mali in Group D of the African Nations Cup in Franceville. Read more »
Ghana/Mali: Heroes Drive Black Stars to Verge of Quarter-Finals
Ghana's World Cup heroes Asamoah Gyan and Dede Ayew again proved their value to the side with two brilliant goals to steer the Black Stars closer to the African Nations Cup… Read more »
January 27, 2012
Ghana/Mali: Red Cards Hamper Black Stars' Defence
Ghana will go into Saturday's key African Nations Cup Group D encounter against Mali with an unknown defence as Isaac Vorsah and John Mensah sit out the game in Franceville through… Read more »
January 25, 2012
Guinea/Mali: Lively, Fast-Paced Encounter Breaks the Afcon Mould
Quick fire and high tempo matches have never been a staple at the African Nations Cup finals but Mali and Guinea showed on Tuesday night in Franceville their potential to go at an… Read more »
January 24, 2012
Mali/Guinea: Syli National Lose West African Derby Despite Final Push
Mali rode their luck at times but managed to come away with a precious 1-0 victory over Guinea in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash at Stade de Franceville on Tuesday. Read more »
January 23, 2012
Mali/Guinea: Mercurial Sides Go Head-to-Head
Mercurial Mali and the equally unpredictable Guinea go head-to-head at the African Nations Cup finals in Franceville on Tuesday, looking to set a positive tone for the tournament. Read more »
January 18, 2012
Africa: Exciting Air of Uncertainty Hangs Over Africa's Premier Soccer Festival
Bereft of some of the continent's top performing teams, the latest edition of the African Nations Cup finals has an exciting air of uncertainty about it. Read more »
July 06, 2011
Mauritania: Al-Qaeda Attacks Army Base
North African Al Qaeda fighters and Mauritanian military forces have again clashed this week, resulting in the deaths of more than 20 people, news agencies report. Read more »