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On an official visit to Moscow since Sunday, June 22, 2025, the Malian transitional president, Assimi Goïta, was received at the Kremlin on Monday, June 23 by his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. This meeting marks a new stage in the rapprochement between Mali and Russia, initiated in recent years. Long focused on security and military […]
In Mali, the Council of Ministers adopted on Wednesday a draft law granting the head of state a renewable five-year term starting in 2025. The text still needs to be reviewed by the National Transition Council. If approved, General Assimi Goïta would remain at the country’s helm until at least 2030 without seeking voters’ approval. […]
At the end of his term as head of the Central Office for Combating Illicit Enrichment (OCLEI), Moumouni Guindo submitted the institution’s final report to the Malian authorities. A groundbreaking document that reviews eight years of anti-corruption efforts, marked by progress but also serious issues to address. Since its inception, the OCLEI has handled 63 […]
Ousmane Kampo, widely known as “Naba” and serving as mayor of the commune of Konna, has been abducted while carrying out his duties. The kidnapping, which occurred on Tuesday, is reportedly attributed to the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an al-Qaeda affiliate. The incident underscores the ongoing deterioration of security in […]
On May 13, 2025, Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, addressed the United Nations Ministerial Conference on Peacekeeping held in Berlin. In a stark and unflinching speech, he laid out a critical assessment of the UN’s decade-long peacekeeping presence in Mali, drawing lessons from the country’s experience with the now-defunct MINUSMA […]
Mali approves transfer of Bougouni lithium mine exploitation permit, marking a key step toward production launch On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the Malian government approved, during a Council of Ministers meeting, the transfer of the exploitation permit for the major lithium mine located in Foulaboula, within the Bougouni Circle. The permit has been granted to […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the immediate disbursement of $129 million to Mali under the Rapid Credit Facility. This funding will help the Sahelian country effectively address the aftermath of the 2024 floods. The country led by General Tiani is set to receive significant financial support to cope with the severe impact of […]
The Malian army announced on Tuesday that it had eliminated two terrorist leaders, Ahmad Lamine Ag Hoga and Badaye Ag Elmehfi, during air operations in Kidal, northern Mali, on the night of March 17-18. According to an army statement, the strikes were launched in retaliation for “heinous acts” perpetrated by the two men against “peaceful […]
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have neutralized an important foreign terrorist leader known as Abou Houzeifa, also called Hugo, on Sunday. In a statement on Monday, the Malian army informed the national and international community that on Sunday, April 28, 2024, the FAMa conducted a large-scale operation in LIPTAKO (area of INDELIMANE), where they neutralized […]
The Malian Council of Ministers met in regular session on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in its deliberation room at Koulouba Palace, under the presidency of Colonel Assimi GOITA, President of the Transition, Head of State. After examining the items on the agenda, the Council: IN THE CHAPTER OF LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY MEASURES On the report […]
The Council of Ministers of the Malian government met in an ordinary session on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, under the presidency of Colonel Assimi GOITA, President of the Transition, Head of State. After reviewing the items on the agenda, the Council: IN THE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY CHAPTER An association is an agreement by which several […]
It seems that Debordo Leekunfa is quite upset with his fellow musician colleagues. After his series of attacks against A’Salfo, the Coupé-Décalé singer has now turned his attention to Sidiki Diabaté, who is currently in Ivory Coast. The Coupé-Décalé artist, Debordo Leekunfa, infamously took to social media last week to target the lead singer of […]
