Mali’s President Keita takes oath of office for 2nd term
Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita was on Tuesday sworn into Office for a second five-year term. Keita took his oath before Supreme Court judge Nouhoum Tapily during a small ceremony held at the...
View Article2018 AWCON: Cameroon get World Cup ticket, beat Mali 4-2
The Indomitable Lionessess of Cameroon have claimed Africa’s third slot to the Women’s World Cup following a 4-2 victory over Lady Eagles of Mali in the third place match of the ongoing African Women...
View ArticleMiyetti Allah Claims Sokoto Bandits are Malian Herdsmen, Warns against...
While there have been reports of bandits operating in certain parts of Sokoto State, the pastoral group Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore claimed that the groups were not bandits but herdsmen from Mali grazing...
View ArticleWe’ll rescue 20,000 Nigerian girls trafficked to Mali – FG
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it is making efforts to rescue about 20,000 Nigerian girls trapped in different parts of Mali. Mrs Julie Okah-Donli, the...
View ArticleU-20 AFCON: Mali edge Nigeria after penalty kicks shootout in semi-finals
Mali on Wednesday defeated Nigeria 4-3 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw after extra time in their semi-final match at the 2019 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Niger Republic. The News Agency of...
View ArticleU-20 AFCON: Mali defeat Senegal after shootout to claim their first-ever title
Mali on Sunday defeated Senegal 3-2 on penalty kicks to claim their maiden Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title following a 1-1 stalemate at extra time in Niamey. The News Agency of Nigeria...
View ArticleFIBA World Cup qualifiers: Central African Republic humble Mali 75-57
The final round of qualifiers for the 2019 FIBA World Cup kicked off in Cote d’Ivoire’s Abidjan on Friday, with the Central African Republic (CAR) defeating Mali 75-57 points. The central Africans made...
View ArticleVideo: Al Jazeera reveals how 20,000 Nigerian ladies are used as sex slaves...
Al Jazeera has shared a heart-wrenching story of about 20,000 Nigerian girls who are currently being used as sex slaves in Mali and held against their will. Escaping has been particularly difficult for...
View ArticleMalian prime minister forms new govt
Mali’s Prime Minister Boubou Cisse formed a new government, two weeks after the previous cabinet resigned amid a spike in violence in the West African country, local media reported on Monday. According...
View ArticleAt least 95 killed by suspected terrorists in central Mali
No fewer than 95 people were killed when suspected terrorists attacked a village in central Mali, a statement by government said on Monday. According to the statement, 19 others are missing since armed...
View ArticleUN chief “outraged” by deadly attack in central Mali
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed outrage over an attack in which nearly 100 civilians were reported killed in central Mali on Sunday. “I am outraged by reports that at least 95...
View ArticleFour-star Mali too much for AFCON debutants Mauritania
Newcomers Mauritania were given an unpleasant welcome to their debut AFCON appearance as they lost to West African neighbours Mali 4-1 in their Group E game Monday night in Suez. Mali now lead the...
View ArticleHuman trafficking: 20,000 Edo, Delta girls currently in Mali – NAPTIP
National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says about 20,000 trafficked girls from Edo and Delta are currently in Mali for prostitution. Mr Nduka Nwanwenne, the Benin Zonal...
View ArticleMali player latest to be kicked out of 2019 AFCON
Mali have expelled striker Adama Niane from their squad for indiscipline, the third player to be turfed out by his team at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). “Adama Niane was excluded from the...
View Article2019 AFCON: Zaha’s goal sends Cote d’Ivoire into last eight
Wilfried Zaha gave the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire a 1-0 win over Mali in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 match on Monday in Suez. Mali dominated most of the game however and missed...
View ArticleECOWAS Parliament moves to find lasting solutions to humanitarian crisis in Mali
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament said on Tuesday that it would find lasting solutions to the humanitarian crisis in Mali and the entire sub-region. The Speaker of...
View Article20 Wounded in Rocket Attack On U.S Base in Mali
Twenty people were wounded on Thursday in northern Mali’s restive Kidal region, including 18 UN peacekeepers, in a rocket attack on a military base for The post 20 Wounded in Rocket Attack On U.S Base...
View ArticleFormer Presidential Candidate and Team Disappear in Northern Mali
A search was underway on Thursday for former presidential candidate Soumaila Cisse and his delegation who disappeared in northern Mali. Cisse, the leader of opposition The post Former Presidential...
View ArticleSoldier Serving in French Army Killed in Bomb Attack in Mali
A soldier serving in the French army on Saturday died after being injured in a bomb attack on a military vehicle in Mali, the Elysee The post Soldier Serving in French Army Killed in Bomb Attack in...
View ArticleGuterres Flays Killing Of 3 UN Troops In Mali
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has “strongly condemned” the killing of three UN peacekeepers by terrorists in Mali. SEE ALSO: Obama condemns language that normalises The post...
View ArticleTerrorist Attack In Mali Leaves 24 Soldiers Dead
No fewer than 24 soldiers were killed on Tuesday by armed attackers in Mali’s central area near Segou, the Defence Ministry said. SEE ALSO: Military The post Terrorist Attack In Mali Leaves 24 Soldiers...
View ArticleJonathan secures international appointment
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been appointed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as a special envoy to lead the sub-regional body’s mediation mission in Mali. This was...
View ArticlePolitical Instability in Mali Could Affect Nigeria, West Africa – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that the present political crisis in Mali could have a spill over effect in Nigeria and other West African countries. President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita of...
View ArticleHow Nigerians reacted to President Buhari’s visit to Mali
President Buhari on Thursday visited Mali to consult with other African leaders on finding a lasting solution to the ongoing crisis in Mali republic. The President is expected to meet with ECOWAS...
View ArticleGEJ Meets PMB: A Lesson For Bitter-Enders – By Femi Adesina
In the build-up to the 2015 general elections, the country was divided right down the middle. On one side were the Jonathanians, who supported the then incumbent President, Goodluck Jonathan, and...
View ArticleActivist, Aisha Yesufu Shades President Buhari over Mali ‘Peace’ Trip
Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has thrown shades at President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent trip to Mali to help bring peace to the country. Aisha Yesufu berated President Buhari for embarking on the...
View ArticleLeave Mali, visit Kaduna, Katsina, Borno – PDP slams Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that President Muhammadu Buhari was playing the ostrich by heading to Mali to resolve its political impasse while Southern Kaduna, Katsina, and Borno...
View ArticleDetails of Buhari’s meeting with Jonathan revealed
President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed his predecessor, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan for his efforts to bring lasting peace in Mali. According to a Tuesday statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and...
View ArticleCOUP: President Of Mali Resigns, Dissolves Parliament
Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, President of Mali has resigned, after being apprehended by soldiers on Tuesday, state TV reports. In an address broadcast on television, Mr Keïta announced he was also...
View ArticleKeita Coup: Soldiers Explain President’s Take Over, Reveal Next Plan
Soldiers of the Mali armed forces responsible for the coup that led to the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita have revealed the motive behind their actions. Recall that former President...
View ArticleMali Coup: Nigerian Government Reacts To Removal Of President Keita
The Nigerian government through Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Foreign Affairs has reacted to the military coup that took place in Mali and the resignation of President Ibrahim Keita. It was earlier...
View ArticleMali: Soldiers Responsible For Leading Coup Unveiled
Faces of the soldiers who led the coup which forced President Boubacar Keita to resign have been unveiled. The coup in Mali was reportedly spearheaded by Sadio Camara and Malick Diaw. Malian...
View ArticlePresident Buhari Denounces Mali Coup as a setback for Regional Diplomacy
President Muhammadu Buhari has denounced the military coup in Mali, saying the move is a setback for Regional diplomacy in Africa. The Nigerian President reiterated that the events leading up to the...
View ArticleMali: Soldiers Plan To Exile Detained President Keita
The mutineers (soldiers responsible for the coup) in Mali are planning the deportation of detained President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. According to reports, the possible destination is Senegal. “There...
View ArticleUS Suspends Military Aid to Mali over Removal of President by Soldiers
The United States Government has suspended all military aid to Mali following the removal of President Boubacar Keita The post US Suspends Military Aid to Mali over Removal of President by Soldiers...
View Article(Photos): Jonathan Gives Important Update To ECOWAS Heads Of State On Mali’s...
Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan today briefed an extraordinary session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government on efforts to resolve the political impasse in Mali....
View ArticleMali: Buhari, ECOWAS Advocate for 12 Month Transition Process
President Buhari stated that the conditions were necessary to bring Mali back into the fold of regional cooperation as well as the lifting of sanctions. The post Mali: Buhari, ECOWAS Advocate for 12...
View ArticleBuhari Sends Warning To Power Drunk West African Leaders
President Buhari also urged African leaders to ensure that free and credible elections are held in their respective countries The post Buhari Sends Warning To Power Drunk West African Leaders appeared...
View Article218 Cambodian Troops Sent On Peacekeeping Mission In Mali
Cambodia has dispatched 218 Blue Helmets to join the United Nations’ peacekeeping mission in the conflict-torn West African nation of Mali, the Khmer Times reported on Monday. SEE ALSO: COVID-19: UN...
View ArticleMilitary didn’t create Nigeria’s problems – Babangida
Former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida says it is not true that the military created Nigeria’s problems. Babangida, who was Head of State between 1985 and 1993, disclosed this in an interview...
View ArticleI’m glad Mali situation has calmed down – Buhari tells Jonathan
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed delight that the tense political climate in Mali has calmed down considerably following interventions by leaders of the Economic Community of West African...
View ArticleGuterres flays attacks against UN peacekeepers in Mali
Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned two deadly attacks against United Nations peacekeepers in Mali on Thursday. Guterres’ reaction came in a statement by his spokesman, Mr...
View ArticleUnknown attackers behead man in Malian town of Fana
A man, who worked as a lumberjack and radio repairman, was beheaded on Wednesday night by unknown attackers in Fana, a Malian town some 120 km from Bamako on the road to Segou, according to security...
View Article793 Tons of Cereals Offered to Mali as Food Assistance – ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has offered Mali 793 tons of cereals as part of the food and nutritional assistance to some of its member states affected by the coronavirus...
View ArticleTunisia, Mali Qualifies for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations
Tunisia and Mali have joined 2019 finalists Senegal, holders Algeria as well as hosts Cameroon as the qualified teams for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This was after both picked...
View ArticleMali Workers Begin 72-Hour Strike From Wednesday
The National Union of Workers of Mali (UNTM), the largest trade union in the country, is observing a 72-hour strike started on Wednesday, after the failure of negotiations with the government, the...
View ArticleMali’s military detains president, prime minister, defence minister
Military officers in Mali detained the president, prime minister and defence minister of the interim government on Monday, deepening political chaos just months after a military coup ousted the...
View ArticleSoldier killed, 4 terrorists injured in Malian army post attack
One soldier and four terrorists were killed in the attack on an army post in Acharane (Timbuktu region) in northern Mali, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) said on Sunday on their official website. The...
View ArticleNAPTIP, 2 others secure release of 15 Nigerian girls trafficked to Mali
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in collaboration with the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) have secured the release of 15...
View ArticleMali pulls out of military alliance with Niger, others
Mali on Sunday said it was leaving a five-country military alliance in the Sahel region of Africa. The alliance known as the Group of five (G5) Sahel also includes Chad, Mauritania, Niger, and Burkina...
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