Mali hit by sanctions as its neighbours shuts borders
Published on January 10, 2022 by Flora Mitumba
West African leaders have imposed sanctions on Mali after the country’s military government announced a long delay to the elections […]
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I would rather die than to sign my resignation letter; Alpha Conde tells coup leader Mamady Doumbouya
Published on September 16, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale
Ousted Guinea president Alpha Conde has refused to sign his resignation letter. Alpha Condé at his age is still stubborn […]
Mass protest leader named Mali PM
Published on June 8, 2021 by Flora Mitumba
The interim President of Mali, Assimi Goïta, has named an opposition leader as prime minister of his transitional government. Choguel […]
Mali leader appoints new prime minister
Published on June 2, 2021 by Flora Mitumba
Mali’s transitional president Colonel Assimi Goïta has named Choguel Kokalla Maïga as new prime minister. Mr Maïga is a leader […]
Mali President, Prime minister ‘detained’ by soldiers in political twist suggestive of coup
Published on May 25, 2021 by Face of Malawi
Malian soldiers unhappy with the new government announced by the transitional authorities took the president and prime minister by force […]
Mali prison officers set to begin 10-day strike
Published on May 24, 2021 by Flora Mitumba
Members of Mali’s prison service are this week set to launch a 10-day strike that is expected to end on […]
MALI POST-COUP GOVT SAYS ELECTIONS SET FOR FEBRUARY 2022
Published on April 16, 2021 by FACE OF MALAWI
Presidential and legislative elections in Mali will take place next February, the country’s post-coup government announced on Thursday, saying it […]
Mali Frees Over 100 Jailed Jihadists
Published on October 5, 2020 by FACE OF MALAWI
Mali has freed more than 100 suspected or convicted jihadists as part of negotiations for the release of a prominent […]
Mali’s ex-defence minister appointed transition leader
Published on September 22, 2020 by FACE OF MALAWI
Mali’s military junta announced the leaders of a new transition government in the Sahel state on Monday, which will retain […]
Mali’s former president Moussa Traoré dies
Published on September 16, 2020 by Flora Mitumba
The former president of Mali, Moussa Traoré, has died at home in the capital, Bamako. He was 83. Mr Traoré […]
West Africa leaders say Mali junta must name a president by September 15
Published on September 8, 2020 by FACE OF MALAWI
The ECOWAS union has closed its borders with landlocked Mali and halted financial flows amid concerns from some West African […]
Mali’s ousted leader ‘admitted to hospital’
Published on September 2, 2020 by Flora Mitumba
Mali’s ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta has been admitted to a hospital in the capital Bamako, the Associated Press reports. […]
Mali coup leaders want three-year military rule, agree to free president
Published on August 24, 2020 by FACE OF MALAWI
The junta that seized power in Mali wants a military-led transitional body to rule for three years and has agreed […]
Mali coup leaders order borders to be reopened
Published on August 21, 2020 by Flora Mitumba
The army officers that seized control in Mali have announced that land and air borders will be reopened on Friday. […]
Mali coup leaders order borders to be reopened
Published on August 21, 2020 by FACE OF MALAWI
The army officers that seized control in Mali have announced that land and air borders will be reopened on Friday. […]
Meet Colonel Malik Diaw; The Man Behind Mali Military Coup
Published on August 19, 2020 by Flora Mitumba
Meet Colonel Malik Diaw; The Man Behind Mali Military Coup 25 year old Colonel Malick Diaw is the leader of […]
West Africa regional bloc closes borders with Mali after president detained
Published on August 19, 2020 by FACE OF MALAWI
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Tuesday it had decided to close its member states’ borders […]
Possible coup underway in Mali
Published on August 18, 2020 by Robert Ngwira
Gunfire was heard on Tuesday at an army base outside Mali’s capital Bamako as diplomatic and security sources said a […]