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The Latest Breaking News from Mali

Did Russia, Iran provoke Niger walkout from US military pact?

Niger’s ruling military angered by US accusations of ‘secret deals’ with Iran and partnering with Russia.

Al Jazeera

‘Russia’s African lab’: How Putin won over Burkina Faso after French adieu

Russia is increasing its influence in Burkina Faso, where disillusionment with French politics has left a void.

Al Jazeera

Turkey, Iran, Morocco Joust For Greater Role In Sahel

Turkey, Iran and Morocco are vying for a greater economic and military role in Africa's Sahel after former colonial ruler France's forced withdrawal from the volatile region.

International Business Times

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Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to launch anti-jihadist force

Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have agreed to set up a joint force to tackle security threats across their territories.

Radio France Internationale

Joint Sahel Security Force Faces Challenges In Fighting Extremism

Learn about the challenges faced by a joint security force formed by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to combat extremist violence in the Sahel region.

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How an EU-funded security force helped Senegal crush democracy protests

An elite EU-trained Senegalese police unit was meant to tackle cross-border crime. Instead it was used to quash protests

Al Jazeera

Italian Family Freed After Two Years In Mali Captivity

Italian family released from Mali captivity welcomed in Rome after two years. Grateful for safe return.

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US Faces Diplomatic Struggle In West Africa Amid Extremism And Russian Influence

According to political analyst Michael Shurkin, a business-as-usual approach has proven ineffective, with Russia filling the vacuum left by diminishing French influence.

International Business Times

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger amid tensions in West Africa bloc

The West African alliance holds Abuja summit amid political crises that have rocked the region.

Al Jazeera

Debate on ditching CFA begins as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger forge new path

Amid talk of ditching West African franc, a colonial-era legacy, analysts unpack what it means for three Sahel states.

Al Jazeera

W.Africa Bloc Urges 'Reconciliation' With Coup-hit States

West Africa's regional bloc called for "reconciliation" with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger on Friday after emergency talks on the coup-hit countries' withdrawal from the group.

International Business Times

Coups in West Africa Threaten Stability and Regional Blocs

The coup-hit nations of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are hastily quitting West Africa's regional bloc, ECOWAS, without following the proper exit protocols.

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Economic hardship, insecurity spike in Mali as ECOWAS exit looms

Mali’s exit from the bloc comes as citizens complain about fallout of regional sanctions imposed following two coups.

Al Jazeera

Troubled West African States Test Fractured Regional Bloc

West African foreign ministers hold emergency talks on Thursday confronted by a major political crisis in Senegal and weakened by disputes with military rulers in three coup-hit countries.

International Business Times

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Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma 'played with malaria' for Mali at AFCON 2023

Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma was playing through malaria at the Africa Cup of Nations, Mali coach Eric Chelle has revealed

Evening Standard

Mali 1-2 Ivory Coast (aet): Africa Cup of Nations hosts pull off another stunning comeback

DR Congo await in the final four

The Guardian - UK

Diakité’s 120th-minute strike sinks Mali to send 10-man Ivory Coast into last four

Oumar Diakité’s goal in the last minute of extra time earned 10-man Ivory Coast an incredible 2-1 win against Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final

The Guardian - UK

Mali 1-2 Ivory Coast: Hosts win AFCON classic at the end – as it happened

A goal from Oumar Diakité at the end of extra time secured an astonishing win for the host nation

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DR Congo 3-1 Guinea: Leopards fight back to book AFCON semi-final place

Hosts Ivory Coast or Mali will now stand between Sebastien Desabre's side and a place in the final

Al Jazeera

Preview: CAF AFCON 2023 quarterfinals

Al Jazeera previews the four Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals that see a mix of favourites and minnows face off.

Al Jazeera

UN rights chief decries death of 50 people in Mali attacks

The UN official said he was ‘appalled’ by the killings in central Mali.

The Guardian - UK

Mali 2-1 Burkina Faso: Africa Cup of Nations, last 16 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Mali reach the Afcon last eight for the first time in over a decade after a narrow win over neighbours Burkina Faso

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West African Countries Withdraw from ECOWAS, Cite Lack of Support

The recent withdrawal of three coup-hit countries from the West African regional bloc ECOWAS highlights the challenges facing the region's stability and th...

Al Jazeera

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso announce withdrawal from ECOWAS

The three nations, led by military governments, accused the regional bloc of becoming a threat to member states.

International Business Times

Burkina, Mali, Niger Quit West African Bloc ECOWAS

The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced Sunday their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc ECOWAS, saying it has become a threat to member states.

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