April 01
Nigeria: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Impose 0.5% Levy On Goods From Nigeria, Others
Vanguard
The military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced a new 0.5 percent levy on imported goods from Nigeria and other Economic Community of West African States,… Read more »
March 24
Mali: Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Withdraw From International Organization of La Francophonie
People's Dispatch
Ostensibly meant to foster greater cooperation between Francophone countries, the three countries allege that the OIF has become "a remote-controlled political instrument" operated… Read more »
March 21
Africa: Doumbia Double Helps Mali Stun Comoros to Revive World Cup Hopes
CAF
Mali secured a crucial 3-0 away victory over Comoros on Matchday 5 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Thursday night, reviving their hopes of qualification and shaking up… Read more »
March 20
Burkina Faso: Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso Quit International Francophone Organisation
RFI
As French-speaking countries celebrate International Francophone Day, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have this week announced their withdrawal from the International Organisation of… Read more »
March 18
Mali: A Malian Journalist, a Fabled Festival, and a Search for Truth in a Time of Crisis
The New Humanitarian
A generational event offers a chance for local unity and self-discovery. Read more »
Africa: Cusin Positive Ahead of Mali Clash Despite Star-Studded Eagles Side
CAF
Recently appointed Comoros head coach, Stefano Cusin is wary of the danger posed by a quality Mali side ahead of their FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Eagles on Friday. Read more »
March 17
Liberia: Liberia Seeks Mali's Support in Its UNSC Bid
Liberian Observer
In a bid to strengthen Liberia's diplomatic standing on the global stage, Liberia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, led a high-level delegation to Bamako, Mali,… Read more »
March 16
Africa: Mali Go With Tried and Trusted for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
CAF
Mali have kept faith with the squad that saw them secure TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualification last November for this month's FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the… Read more »
March 12
West Africa: Ecowas Initiates Plan to Mitigate Consequences of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Withdrawal
Daily Trust
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission says it has initiated a contingency plan to mitigate unforeseen consequences of the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina… Read more »
March 03
Africa: Civil Society Needs a Role in Mali's Security Reforms [analysis]
ISS
Security sector reforms that began well before the country's two coups still suffer from a lack of effective civil society participation. Read more »
