April 12
Mali: Junta Bans Media Coverage of Political Parties
In addition to banning the activities of political parties, Mali's ruling junta has also imposed a ban on media coverage of political life. Read more »
April 10
Mali: Junta Suspends Political Party Activities
Citing the need to maintain public order, the Malian junta suspended all political party activities until further notice. Read more »
February 29
Mali: The Struggle for Control in Mali's Restive North
The conquest of Kidal was a success for Mali's military regime -- but the north is still far from under control. Bamako is pursuing a tough military course, but jihadists and… Read more »
February 28
Mali: More Than 30 Killed in Mali Bus Crash
The bus fell off a bridge en route to neighboring Burkina Faso, carrying both locals and foreigners. Road accidents are common in Mali, with roads and vehicles suffering from poor… Read more »
January 28
West Africa: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Quit Ecowas
The leaders of the three Sahel nations said it was a "sovereign decision" to leave the Economic Community of West African States "without delay." Read more »
January 27
West Africa: Mali to Start Peace Talks After Ending Deal With Separatists
Mali's junta decided to launch a new national peace process just one day after it ended a key 2015 peace deal. Tuareg rebels are skeptical of the initiative. Read more »
December 15, 2023
Mali: Last German Troops Return, Told Mission 'Not in Vain'
Germany's last troops serving in Mali have returned home after the Russian-backed military government there ordered peacekeepers out. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told them… Read more »
December 05, 2023
West Africa: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Alliance Faces Uphill Task
Junta-led Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have ditched the G5 anti-jihadist force. Experts say their intended new confederation to tackle Islamist insurgents in the Sahel is bound to… Read more »
November 17, 2023
Mali: Is Kidal's Recapture a Step Towards Peace?
Mali's military has taken the town of Kidal from rebel groups. But experts fear that possible fresh attacks might jeopardize lasting peace. Read more »
November 07, 2023
Mali: Dozens of UN Peacekeepers Injured During Mali Withdrawal
The military junta in Mali ordered the United Nations peacekeeping mission MINUSMA to leave the country earlier this year. The peacekeepers' convoys have been hit by multiple… Read more »
November 04, 2023
Mali: 15 UN Peacekeepers Injured As Rebels Target Convoy
This is the fourth such incident involving an IED since the convoy's departure from the UN base in Kidal on Tuesday. Mali's government has refused to authorize flight support for… Read more »
October 01, 2023
Mali: Army and Separatist Rebels Clash in Fresh Fighting
Tuareg rebels in northern Mali claim to have seized another Malian army base, the fourth since August. The escalation of violence coincides with the ongoing withdrawal of the UN… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Mali: Junta Delays Elections Again, With No Date in Sight
Mali's military leadership has said presidential elections could not be held on schedule due to "technical" reasons. Since taking power in 2020, the junta has promised to hold… Read more »
September 24, 2023
West Africa: Mali Won't 'Stand Idly By' If Ecowas Intervenes in Niger
The foreign minister of Mali told the UN General Assembly that any military intervention in Niger would threaten Mali's security. The juntas in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso signed… Read more »
September 16, 2023
Mali: Juntas of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso Sign Security Pact
Three West African countries ruled by military juntas have signed a mutual defense pact. Mali and Burkina Faso had previously promised to come to Niger's aid in the event of an… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Mali: New Suicide Attack Targets Military Base
Authorities are yet to give details on any casualties from the attack, which put German soldiers nearby on high alert. Just one day prior, two assaults by suspected jihadis killed… Read more »
Mali: Militants Kill Dozens in Separate Attacks on Passenger Boat, Army Base
At least 49 civilains and 15 soldiers were killed in two separate attacks by suspected jihadists in Mali. Read more »
August 13, 2023
Mali: UN Force in Mali Quits Base Early Over Insecurity
Mali's junta demanded in June that the MINUSMA force withdraw from the West African country after a decade-long deployment. The mission was created to quell separatist and Islamist… Read more »
August 01, 2023
West Africa: Niger Coup - Burkina Faso, Mali Warn Against Intervention
Following the coup in Niger, neighboring Burkina Faso and Mali, both run by military juntas, have issued a stern warning to ECOWAS against using force to reinstate President… Read more »
July 04, 2023
Mali: The Withdrawal of MINUSMA Peacekeeping Mission - A Foreseeable Disaster
Pressured by the Malian military junta, the UN Security Council has decided to withdraw all MINUSMA peacekeepers by the end of this year. What are the consequences? Read more »
June 30, 2023
Africa: Wagner Group in Africa - What's Its Future After the Mutiny?
Russia's presence in Africa heavily depends on the Wagner Group, headed by Yevgeny Prighozin. But now there is uncertainty about the private military company's role after its… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Africa: UN Peacekeepers Increasingly Unwelcome
UN peacekeeping missions in Africa are struggling to restore peace and stability to the nations in which they operate. Some African states want them out. Read more »
June 30, 2023
Mali: UN Ends Peace Mission, U.S. Blames Russia's Wagner
Mali's relations with the West have deteriorated sharply since a 2020 military coup in the country. The junta has rallied behind Russia and brought in the paramilitary Wagner Group… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Mali: Mali Voters Approve Changes to Constitution in Referendum
The amendments are expected to facilitate a transition to civilian leadership in the junta-ruled West African country. Observers voiced concerns over last week's referendum, saying… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Mali: Mali Basketball Federation Takes Action After Sexual Abuse Allegations
The International Basketball Federation issued a lifetime ban to the former coach of Mali's junior basketball team after sexual harassment allegations. Read more »