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The head of Mali's military junta appoints himself to the highest rank in the army

The head of the military junta that seized power in Mali in 2020 has promoted himself to the rank of army general with special title: Colonel Assimi Goita of the land army, the highest military distinction held only by two former heads of state in the country’s history

The Independent UK

Mali officials close livestock markets over suspected links to militants

Following a deadly attack in Mali's capital by al-Qaida linked militants, authorities there have temporarily closed livestock markets that typically are run by an ethnic group that authorities associate with the militants

The Independent UK

More than 70 killed in Mali attack: What happened, why it matters

This is the first major attack on Bamako since 2015 when fighters targeted foreigners in a nightclub and hotel.

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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger to issue biometric passports from new alliance

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will soon introduce new biometric passports issued by their new alliance, after their withdrawal the West African Ecowas bloc earlier this year.

Radio France Internationale

West Africa’s ‘coup belt’: Did Mali’s 2020 army takeover change the region?

At least 10 coup attempts have been recorded in Central and West Africa since the August 2020 military takeover in Mali.

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Twenty-one civilians killed in Mali drone strikes: Separatist group

Mali’s army, which has been fighting with the separatist groups in the north of the country, confirms the attack.

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Mali junta re-authorises political activities suspended in April

Mali's ruling junta has announced it will allow political parties and political associations to resume their activities, which it had suspended in the spring.

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Can Senegal’s Faye play peacemaker and help a splintered West Africa bloc?

Experts say ECOWAS’s tensions with Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso could roll back years of regional diplomacy.

Al Jazeera

It was once a center of Islamic learning. Now Mali's historic city of Djenné mourns lack of visitors

Mali’s historic city of Djenné was once a center of Islamic learning, known for its sprawling mud-brick mosque that has been on the UNESCO World Heritage in Danger list since 2016

The Independent UK

Mali junta delays February presidential election for 'technical reasons'

Mali’s ruling junta on Monday announced a delay to a presidential election scheduled for February that was aimed at returning civilian leaders to power in the jihadist-hit West African nation.

France 24

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso establish Sahel security alliance

The Sahel nations sign pact that will allow them to cooperate against threats of armed rebellion or external aggression.

Al Jazeera

Niger's junta finds support in Mali and Russia, but France stands firm

The leaders of Russia and Mali have agreed the political crisis in Niger should be resolved using diplomacy and not force. Meanwhile France has rejected accusations by Niger's coup leaders that it's planning a military intervention.

Radio France Internationale

Attack on boat, army base in Mali kills at least 49 civilians, 15 soldiers

Three days of mourning have been declared as authorities continue to assess the death toll in Mali’s latest attacks.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Nato official says his comments about Ukraine giving up land were a ‘mistake’ – as it happened

Stian Jenssen, chief of staff to Nato’s secretary general, backtracks on his suggestion Kyiv could give up land for membership

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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 539 of the invasion

Three killed in Russian strikes on Volyn; Russia raises interest rates to 12%

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Niger adds to growing list of countries in the Sahel run by the military

Mutinuous soldiers in Niger have overthrown the nation's democratically elected government, adding it to a growing list of countries in West Africa's Sahel region where military regimes rule

The Independent UK

UN votes to immediately end its peacekeeping operation in Mali after a demand from military junta

The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to immediately end its peacekeeping operation in Mali, a country grappling with an Islamic insurgency for over a decade

Radio France Internationale

'Yes' to junta's constitution in Mali opens way for 2024 elections

Malian voters overwhelmingly approved changes to the constitution in a referendum held on 18 June, but the low turnout and absence of participation of the Tuareg rebels in the north are among the many remaining challenges, along with major security issues.

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Mali referendum leaves the country divided on its political future

The results of the referendum in Mali are due this week. For the ruling junta, the referendum paves the way for new elections in 2024. However, many have described it as a "catastrophic failure".

Al Jazeera

Mali votes in constitutional referendum to pave way for elections

The military rulers vow a return to civilian rule, but opponents argue the changes would give president excessive power.

France 24

Mali's military junta holds referendum expected to pave the way to elections

Malian voters cast ballots on a new draft constitution Sunday in a referendum that the country's coup leader says will pave the way toward holding new elections in 2024, but critics have called it a delay tactic to extend his time in power.

Al Jazeera

Mali divided before referendum vote to pave way for elections

The June 18 referendum could pave the way for presidential elections to hold in Mali in February 2024.

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Malian political coalition opposes constitutional referendum

Political groups wants the cancellation of a referendum due to take place on June 18.

The Independent UK

US to Mali: End restrictions on UN peacekeepers, seek peace

The United States is warning Mali’s military government that it would be “irresponsible” for the United Nations to continue deploying its more than 15,000 peacekeepers unless it ends restrictions including on operating reconnaissance drones

The Independent UK

Russia pledges military support to Mali during Lavrov visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has pledged military support to Mali and other aid during his first visit to the West African nation

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