Mali

A German priest, kidnapped by Al-Qaeda-linked rebels in Mali's capital in November 2022, has been released by his captors

The end of MINUSMA could be a bad news for Mali's civilians, who are increasingly targeted by Malian forces and mercenary groups in counter-terrorism efforts that could further increase the expansion of jihadist violence

Trials of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, recently authorised and approved by the World Health Organisation, are about to begin in the country

The UN stabilisation mission in Mali, known as MINUSMA, announced the start of its withdrawal from two camps in the tense region of Kidal

War has resumed in northern Mali between the army and former independence rebels, with Malian armed forces advancing northwards; clashes with former rebels have intensified since August, after eight years of ceasefire

The transitional authorities announced the postponement 'until a later date' of the upcoming presidential elections, scheduled for February 2024; the French company Idemia was accused of taking the administrative census database 'hostage'

The International Exhibition on Accelerated Digital Development organised by the National Council of Employers of Mali will be held from 28 to 30 November in Bamako

A Victim Compensation Authority Steering Committee has been created: it will be responsible for compensating and supporting all Malians who have suffered human rights violations

Celebrated musician Salif Keita has been appointed special advisor to the head of Mali's military junta, becoming one of five assistants to transitional president Assimi Goita

Mali and Burkina Faso said that any military intervention against Niger would be considered a 'declaration of war' and would lead to withdrawal of the two countries from Ecowas and the adoption of measures in support of armed forces and Niger people