Niger has revoked dozens of transport licences after operators refused to deliver fuel to Mali, where militant blockades have deepened shortages and disrupted daily life.
Niger revokes licences after drivers refuse Mali fuel deliveries Read More »
A boat carrying about 50 people capsized near Timbuktu, killing several passengers, leaving others missing, and raising concerns over river safety in northern Mali.
Boat capsizes near Timbuktu, killing passengers in northern Mali Read More »
Suspected militants attacked Mali’s Morila gold mine, briefly abducting workers and damaging equipment, highlighting persistent security risks to the country’s mining sector.
Militants attack Mali’s Morila gold mine Read More »
Egypt secured the release of three citizens kidnapped in Mali after extensive diplomatic coordination with local authorities.
Egypt secures release of three citizens kidnapped in Mali Read More »
Barrick and Mali reached an agreement ending their dispute, restoring control of the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mines and clearing legal charges against the company.
Barrick regains control of Mali gold complex after tense legal battle Read More »
JNIM’s fuel blockade cripples Bamako, testing Mali’s military rulers and raising fears of wider Sahel instability
Blockade threatens Mali’s stability; embassies urge citizens to leave Read More »
Mali’s government has rejected Barrick Mining’s request to fast-track its arbitration case over a disputed mining code and stalled gold operations.
Mali rejects Barrick’s push to fast-track mining arbitration case Read More »
Analysts say Wagner and other contractors undermine command, stoke violence, and strain Russia–Sahel security ties
Wagner rifts roil Mali as private armies fuel Sahel chaos Read More »
Russian mercenary groups Wagner and Africa Corps created resentment, caused security lapses, and failed to secure mining gains in Mali.
Mali soldiers resent Russia’s paramilitary presence Read More »
JNIM pushes toward Bamako, sparking fresh displacement as Mali’s army reports heavy losses and aid dwindles
Al-Qaeda affiliate advances on Bamako, triggers mass displacement Read More »
