Mali: Al-Qaeda offensive funded by $50 million hostage ransom
A $50 million ransom paid to free a hostage kidnapped by al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali has helped fund the...
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Mali: Journalist trial raises fresh press freedom concerns
The trial of detained Malian journalist and commentator Youssouf Bathily, known as Ras Bath, has opened in Bamako, as reported...
Mali: Terrorist group releases 60 civilian hostages
The Al Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group JNIM has released about 60 civilian hostages between August 13th and 14th. According to RFI,...
Malian leader pardons french intelligence agent
Mali's junta pardoned French DGSE agent Yann Vezilier on August 13, ordering his immediate expulsion. According to Maghrebi.org, the French...
Libya helps secure release of US hostage
Libyan forces aligned with eastern commander Khalifa Haftar helped secure the release of an American missionary held by an Islamic...
82 Malian soldiers released by terrorist groups
82 Malian soldiers held captive by terrorist organisations in Mali have been freed by the armed groups. According to Africa...
Algeria-Mali détente will not end armed struggle, says militia chief
The recent diplomatic rapprochement between Algeria and Mali should help reduce bilateral tensions. However, it will not bring an end...
Mali: Detained journalist trial puts press freedom under scrutiny
The trial of detained Malian journalist and commentator Youssouf Bathily, known as Ras Bath, has opened in Bamako with Bathily...
Algeria secures release of German hostage kidnapped in Niger
Algeria has successfully facilitated the liberation and return of a German citizen who was abducted in neighbouring Niger by an...
Jihadists attack military camp in central Mali
Mali's security situation has deteriorated further following a jihadist attack on a military camp, according to RFI and agencies on...
Mali: Chinese nationals arrested for illegal casino
Chinese-Malian relations could be under pressure following the arrest of Chinese nationals for opening an illegal casino, according to RFI...
Senegal signals willingness to deepen cooperation with Mali
As Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye affirmed Senegal's readiness to help Mali economically and in countering terrorism on July...
Mali: terrorist group releases footage of captured soldiers
The terrorist organisation Azawad Liberation Group (FLA) released footage on July 31, showing more than 200 captured soldiers. According to...
Rights group accuses Africa Corps of deadly Mali airstrike
Russia’s Africa Corps has been accused of carrying out an indiscriminate airstrike that killed at least eight civilians, including three...
Mali: City under terrorist blockade is supplied in vital goods
The village of Diafarabé has been supplied with vital goods on the 27th of July, after a year under...
