Africa Mali Entire Gao region has been brought to a standstill by the civil disobedience launched in recent days by the three main trade unions in order to denounce the growing climate of insecurity and demand that 'necessary measures' be 'taken'
Africa Mali The new law militarising the Malian police and civil defence came into force a few days ago, with its publication in the Official Gazette, and they are therefore now governed by the general status of the military
Africa Mali The arrival of the Wagner Group in Mali, according to a video conference statement by US Secretary of State Victoria Nuland, has in no way improved the security profile, which on the contrary 'has worsened considerably'
Africa Mali Mali's traditional leaders have recommended that the transitional authorities recognise their status and 'traditional power' in the new constitution being drafted
Africa Mali A new study underlined the various challenges IDPs faced in adopting physical removal and mitigation measures taken during the pandemic in the country
Africa Mali At least 72 civilians have been killed by IEDs and 167 injured up to 31 August, said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs; children are the most vulnerable to the threat due to lack of knowledge of these devices or curiosity
Africa Mali Situation of violations and abuses against human rights and international humanitarian law, according to April-June report of United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali, showed a 42% decrease compared to previous quarter
Africa Mali An exhibition entitled 'Protecting our cultural heritage for future generations' at the National Museum in Bamako will be open until 30 September, showing 200 objects seized from illicit trafficking
Africa Mali Mali's transitional government has banned the import, distribution, sale and consumption of hookahs in the country
Africa Mali After Mali refused permission to use its airspace to a civilian aircraft carrying German troops in a UN peacekeeping mission in the country, Germany announced it would suspend its participation
Africa Mali A 'neo-colonial, paternalistic and patronising' attitude that should be abandoned for good: with these words, transitional government commented on the accusations made by French President Macron during his recent trip to West Africa
Africa Mali The World Bank has lifted the suspension of its financial operations in Mali, a measure taken in May 2021 in consequence of the two coups occurred in less than a year
Africa Mali Mali's military chief has said he is open to dialogue to resolve the issue of the 49 Ivorian soldiers detained at Bamako airport earlier this month, stressing that this will be done with strict respect for Mali's sovereignty