
Mali’s President of the Transition, General Assimi Goïta, represented the country in Conakry on January 17, 2026, for the official inauguration of Guinea’s...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 19, 2026The Malian Armed Forces have carried out a successful territorial surveillance operation in the north-eastern area of Saraferé, in the Mopti region, according...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 19, 2026Mali has taken a significant step toward reducing chronic electricity outages in its capital, Bamako, following the approval of substantial financing to modernise...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 19, 2026Mali’s transitional president, General Assimi Goïta, has announced plans to launch national consultations in 2026 aimed at drafting a new law governing political...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 15, 2026A new armed attack struck the Bafoulabé district in Mali’s Kayes region during the night of 10 to 11 January 2026, targeting several...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 15, 2026Niger has revoked the licences of dozens of transport operators and drivers after they refused to deliver fuel to neighbouring Mali, citing fears...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 15, 2026Senegal secured the first semi final place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Mali 1–0 in a tightly contested quarter...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 10, 2026Mali advanced to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Tunisia in a tense penalty shootout, setting up a high-stakes...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 5, 2026Mali and Burkina Faso have announced reciprocal travel restrictions on citizens of the United States, escalating diplomatic tensions between the Sahel states and...
ByWest Africa WeeklyDecember 31, 2025The International Monetary Fund has projected that Mali’s economy will return to growth in 2026, driven largely by a recovery in gold production...
ByWest Africa WeeklyDecember 22, 2025Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have formally launched a joint regional military force, deepening security cooperation among the three Sahelian states as they...
ByWest Africa WeeklyDecember 22, 2025The Economic Community of West African States has confirmed that Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will continue participating in the Intergovernmental Action Group...
ByWest Africa WeeklyDecember 17, 2025