The Latest Breaking News from Mali

Who sides with Russia against Ukraine as Putin's allies and fence-sitters are exposed

Many countries are walking a political tightrope over relations with Russia and Ukraine - with some supporting President Zelensky, others defending Putin's actions and those trying to stay neutral

Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2022

Sweden announces early pullout of troops from U.N. Mali mission

Sweden will pull its force of about 220 soldiers out of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali in June 2023, a year earlier than planned, its military said on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

Saudi King Receives Letter from Malian President

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, received a written message from the Interim President of Mali, Col.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022

Mali's workers feel the squeeze as sanctions take hold

Mohamed Cisse used to employ hundreds of workers in Mali's capital Bamako before economic sanctions last month shut borders and cut the lifeblood of his construction business.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2022

U.S. begins counter-terrorism training in Africa amid upheaval

The United States' yearly counter-terrorism training program for African forces began on Sunday in Ivory Coast at a time of upheaval in which Islamist fighters control large areas, coups are on the rise and French forces are winding down.

Reuters · Feb 20, 2022

French Ambassador to UN to Asharq Al-Awsat: Political Process in Syria Has Become a 'Joke'; Iran's Nuclear Program Is a 'Top Priority'

The Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations, Nicolas de Riviere, stressed that the war in Ukraine, if it occurred, would be a "disaster" for the European people. In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, he expressed his "pessimism" regarding the current situation in Syria, describing the political and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2022

Mali army says eight soldiers killed in clash with armed militants

Eight Malian soldiers were killed, 14 others injured and four are missing following a clash with armed Islamist militants in the northeast of the West African nation on Friday, the defence ministry said.

Reuters · Feb 19, 2022

Experts call for new EU approach to security in Africa

Security experts urge the EU to develop a more ‘people-centred’ approach towards security in Africa.

Al Jazeera · Feb 18, 2022

'End of an era' as France pulls out of Mali. Was the mission a failure?

France was welcomed as a saviour in Mali in January 2013 after it sent in troops to fight jihadism in the north of the country. Nine years on, the insurgency has grown and many Malians are applauding France's departure, suggesting it failed in its mission.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 18, 2022

Belgian PM calls French-led military pullout from Mali 'unfortunate'

After French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France and its European partners are to begin a military withdrawal from Mali after more than nine years fighting a jihadist insurgency, FRANCE 24 speaks to Belgium's prime minister. Alexander De Croo calls the French-led pullout "unfortunate" and insists it is "important to…

France 24 · Feb 18, 2022