The Latest Breaking News from Mali

In Mali, USAID funding cuts hit a local language learning program that empowered thousands

U.S. funding cuts have hit a local language learning program in Mali that empowered thousands

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

‘Xenophobic’: Neighbours outraged over Mauritania’s mass migrant pushback

Governments of Senegal and Mali are angry at how their nationals are being treated in the northwest African nation.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2025

Mali dissolves all political parties as opposition figures disappear

Mali’s military government has shut down all political parties and banned their activities across the country. Anyone who disobeys the order faces sanctions.

Radio France Internationale · May 14, 2025

Where do jihadist groups in the Sahel get their weapons?

Jihadist groups in the Sahel region are arming themselves largely through looting their countries' own military stockpiles, new research reveals, debunking theories that jihadists are being supplied by foreign weapons pipelines such as France.

Radio France Internationale · May 11, 2025

2 activists who criticized Mali military rulers were seized and taken away, relatives say

At least two Malian pro-democracy activists have been taken away in Bamako by armed men after criticizing the military government and calling for a return to constitutional order and elections

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Malian political parties postpone banned protest but vow to fight on

Around 100 political parties in Mali have rejected the military junta’s suspension of all political activity and vowed to reschedule a banned protest. The move comes amid growing anger over plans to extend the junta leader’s rule by five years and dissolve all parties.

Radio France Internationale · May 9, 2025

‘A step too far’: Mali military’s move to hold on to power prompts revolt

Civic spaces are shrinking under Goita’s rule, democracy activists say, as the military suspends ‘political activity’.

Al Jazeera · May 8, 2025

Mali’s military government suspends political parties’ activities

Decree signed by General Goita suspends activities ‘until further notice’, citing ‘reasons of public order’.

Al Jazeera · May 7, 2025

Mali's military government is suspending political parties' activities, state TV says

State media say Mali’s military government has announced the suspension of political party activities in the West African country “until further notice.”

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

Protests grow in Mali as opposition leader faces trial over junta criticism

A prominent opposition leader in Mali will stand trial next month for criticising the country’s military rulers, as tensions escalate over a plan to dissolve political parties and delay a return to civilian rule. The arrest of Mamadou Traoré, a vocal critic of the junta, comes amid protests in Bamako…

Radio France Internationale · May 7, 2025