Former Mali Prime Minister Choguel Maiga has been arrested in connection with a public funds misuse case. Authorities are investigating allegations of financial misconduct during his tenure.


Former Mali PM Choguel Maiga Arrested, Arrest Linked To Public Funds Misuse Case

Used to living with frequent power outages lasting for hours and sometimes days, villagers in Mali are now embracing a better life. Rural areas in the country are opting for solar power after recurring power cuts disrupted their daily routines and livelihoods.

Mali turns to solar power to combat energy crisis

At least 48 people have been killed following a landslide at a gold mine in Mali. This tragedy comes just a month after 10 people were killed in a similar gold mine accident in the country's southern region. The landslide occurred at an illegally operated gold mine in western Mali on Saturday. According to authorities, several victims, including a woman and a child, fell into the water. They also reported that a search operation is currently underway. Watch in for more details!

Mali gold mine accident: at least 48 killed, search operations underway

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a significant shift in the region's political landscape.

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso leave ECOWAS Bloc

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have announced plans to form a new alliance following their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This move marks a significant shift in the region’s political landscape as the three countries seek closer ties amid tensions with ECOWAS over recent political changes and sanctions.

Niger, Mali, Burkina FASO Plan To Form Alliance After Exiting ECOWAS

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have announced plans to form a new alliance following their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This move marks a significant shift in the region’s political landscape as the three countries seek closer ties amid tensions with ECOWAS over recent political changes and sanctions.



ECOWAS approves exit timeline for Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. Watch to know more.



Niger, Mali, Burkina FASO Exit ECOWAS

ECOWAS approves exit timeline for Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. Watch to know more.

Creation of the alliance of Sahel states has enabled these military regimes to at least partially insulate themselves from outside pressure for a return to civilian rule. The three regimes say they want to eradicate terrorism, assert their sovereignty and defend their territory against foreign threats. Watch in for more details!

ECOWAS Feud With Sahel Alliance Persists At The 66th Summit

Creation of the alliance of Sahel states has enabled these military regimes to at least partially insulate themselves from outside pressure for a return to civilian rule. The three regimes say they want to eradicate terrorism, assert their sovereignty and defend their territory against foreign threats. Watch in for more details!



Mali's junta chief on Wednesday sacked civilian Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and the government, days after Maiga issued a rare criticism of the military rulers.

Mali Junta sacks PM Choguel Maiga after rare criticism of military rule

Mali's ruling junta has appointed General Abdoulaye Maiga as the country's new prime minister. The move comes as part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the nation following the recent military coup.

Mali's Junta Appoints General Abdoulaye Maiga as Prime Minister

An al-Qaeda-linked group has said it was behind an early morning attack in the Malian capital, Bamako. Armed men targeted a military training school and other areas in the city, the authorities said, blaming “a group of terrorists” for the assault.

Terrorists attack military school in Mali's capital Bamako

An extremist group that claims allegiance to Al-Qaeda said it was responsible for assaults on a military police school and an air base in the West African country of Mali. Watch in for more details!

Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM claims responsibility for attacks in Mali

Denmark on Monday (August 26) announced plans to establish new embassies in Senegal, Tunisia, and Rwanda, as well as to enhance its diplomatic presence in other African nations.

'Africa strategy': Denmark to open embassies in Senegal, Tunisia and Rwanda

Dozens of Wagner mercenaries were killed and a Russian helicopter was destroyed in an ambush by al-Qaeda-allied rebels in Mali. Watch in for more details!

Mali: Dozens of Russian mercenaries killed

Several Western and African media have been suspended in Burkina Faso. They have been suspended over their coverage of a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report. The report accuses Burkina Faso's army of extrajudicial killings.

Why did Burkina Faso suspend foreign media?

Malian Political parties and civil society groups jointly rejected on Thursday the ruling junta's order to suspend political activities and vowed to mount a legal challenge to what one opposition politician called the "dictatorial" move. The west african country has been under military rule since a coup in 2020. Tensions have risen in recent weeks, leading major parties and other organisations jointly to call out the junta on march 31 for not scheduling elections within the promised time frame.

Mali junta breaks promise on elections

On Thursday, Malian political parties and civil society groups unanimously rejected the governing military junta's order to suspend political operations, vowing to file a legal challenge to what one opposition leader dubbed the "dictatorial" measure. Mali has been under military administration since a coup in 2020.

Mali political groups reject Junta's order

The ruling Junta in Mali announced a suspension of all political activities in the country until further notice. They claim that this move is executed in order to maintain public order. Watch in for more detail!

Mali's Junta suspends political activities amid turmoil

Political parties in Mali have requested a time frame for presidential elections after the ruling junta failed to organise polls within a promised 24-month transition back to democracy. Watch in for more details!

Mali: 50 organisations sign joint statement demanding elections

An Italian couple and their son, who were kidnapped in Mali in May 2022, have been freed and were due to return to Rome on Tuesday, the Italian government said. Rocco Langone, Maria Donata Caivano and their son, Giovanni Langone, had been seized from their home outside the southeastern Malian city of Koutiala by a "jihadist faction", it said in a statement.

Italian family returns home two years after being kidnapped in Mali

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