Africa Mali According to the National Transitional Council, the body that acts as parliament, it could be up to five years before democracy returns to the country
Africa Mali The famous griot Toumani Diabaté, 'King of the Kora', who became a legend in the country, died at the age of 58, leaving the Mandingo tradition of West Africa an orphan
Africa Mali The ruling military junta in Mali and the Russian state nuclear company Rosatom signed three cooperation agreements and discussed projects, including a Russian-designed low-power nuclear power plant
Africa Mali Adama Diarra, Permanent Secretary against the Proliferation of Small Arms in Mali, pointed out that the continuous influx of weapons from Libya since 2011 has exacerbated armed conflicts in the country and increased regional and national tensions
Africa Mali Mali's goal is to promptly increase its military capabilities with the assistance of Russia and the countries are discussing the military equipment procurement programme