August 24
Mali: Tuareg Rebels Release 22 Mali Soldiers - Sources
Daily Trust
Tuareg separatist rebels on Sunday freed 22 Mali government troops, some held for more than three years, adding to a steady flow of releases in recent weeks, according to security… Read more »
Mali: Malian PM's Visit to Algeria Underlines Need for Mutual Security Goals
RFI
The acting head of the Malian government, General Abdoulaye Maiga has begun a two-day visit to Algeria. It comes amid a thaw after months of tension. RFI spoke to Bakary Sambe, the… Read more »
August 20
Mali: Russia's 'Africa Corps' Massacres Villagers
HRW
9 Civilians Killed, Homes Burned in Islamist Armed Group-Held Village Read more »
August 18
Mali: Columnist, Activist Jailed for Seven Years After Three-Year Detention [press release]
MFWA
After being in detention for more than three years, Columnist and radio host Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, popularly known as Ras Bath, and activist Rokia Doumbia, also known as Rose… Read more »
August 17
Mali: The Coup Costs More Than the Corruption It Claims to Fix [analysis]
African Arguments
Since 2020, soldiers have seized power in Mali, Guinea, Sudan, Burkina Faso (twice), Niger, and Gabon. In every case, the announcement has followed the same script: corruption has… Read more »
Nigeria: Mali Beat Nigeria Again to Retain U18 Women's Afrobasket Crown
Premium Times
Mali's victory on Sunday extended its dominance in the competition Read more »
August 14
Mali: Mali Junta Pardons French Agent Jailed for 'Undermining State Security'
RFI
Mali's junta leader General Assimi Goïta has pardoned a French intelligence agent serving a 20-year prison sentence, a rare conciliatory move after years of strained relations… Read more »
West Africa: State, Determinants, Dynamics, and Fate of Media and Free Expression Rights in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Guinea [press release]
MFWA
This report examines the state of press freedom and freedom of expression in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Guinea, four West African countries under military-led governments that… Read more »
August 10
Mali: Ad1216 - Most Malian Youth See Their Country As Headed in the Right Direction
Afrobarometer
Even so, majority say they have considered emigration. Read more »
August 06
West Africa: Journalist Jailed One Year for Criticising Use of Cybercrime Law Against Journalists
MFWA
On August 3, 2026, Mali's National Cybercrime court in Bamako sentenced journalist Chahana Takiou to twelve months in prison after he criticised the judiciary's use of cybercrime… Read more »
Mali/Ghana: Ghana Survive Mali Fightback to Secure Women's Afcon Quarter-Final Place
CAF
Ghana secured their place in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after battling to a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Mali in a tense… Read more »
August 05
Mali: Journalist Sentenced to Prison Under Cybercrime Law [press release]
IFJ
On 3 August, the National Cybercrime Unit sentenced journalist Chahana Takiou to one year in prison, six months of which were suspended. Takiou was arrested on 8 June in connection… Read more »
August 04
Mali: Journalist in Mali Sentenced to a Year in Prison
HRW
Quash Charges and Release Chahana Takiou Read more »
Nigeria: Air Peace Expands West Coast With Lagos-Conakry-Bamako Flights
Daily Trust
Air Peace has commenced flight operations on the Lagos-Conakry-Bamako route, as part of its regional expansion strategy and strengthening air connectivity across West Africa. Read more »
August 03
Cameroon/Cape Verde: Wafcon 2026 - Cameroon Extend Group D Lead As Mali Overcome Cape Verde in Five-Goal Thriller
Premium Times
Despite sustained late pressure from the Black Queens, Cameroon defended resolutely to secure all three points and move to six points at the top of Group D. Ghana, meanwhile, must… Read more »
July 31
Mali: Russia's 'Africa Corps' Airstrikes Kill Civilians
HRW
Apparent Indiscriminate Attack in Village Held by Islamist Armed Group Read more »
July 30
Africa: Sahel Security Crisis Demands Action Beyond Assurances of Solidarity [analysis]
ISS
Armed groups' evolving tactics and alliances will test the resolve of West African countries to cooperate with AES states. Read more »
Ghana/Mali: Wafcon 2026 - Ghana Cruise Past Cape Verde As Cameroon Edge Mali in Thrilling Group D Opener
Premium Times
Both victories leave Ghana and Cameroon level on three points ahead of a mouthwatering clash between the two African heavyweights in the second round of group fixtures Read more »
July 29
Mali: Mali - Evidence of War Crimes By Armed Groups in Gao Region [press release]
AI London
Summary killings of at least 19 Malian soldiers by members of armed groups in Tabrichat, a village in the Gao region, in northern Mali, must be investigated as war crimes, Amnesty… Read more »
July 28
West Africa: Senegal's Diomaye Faye On a Visit to Mali, His First As Ecowas' President
RFI
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is in Bamako this Tuesday for a one-day working visit. He is travelling there in a dual capacity, as Head of State of Senegal and current… Read more »
July 25
Mali: How Mali's Ancient Craft Is Building New Economic Futures
Bird Story Agency
Mali's iconic mud-dyed textile, bogolan, is creating new opportunities beyond its cultural significance. As the centuries-old craft gains protected status, women artisans and… Read more »
