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In Mali, the columnist Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, known as Ras Bath, and the influencer Rokia Doumbia, nicknamed “Rose, la vie chère,” were sentenced on August 17 to ten years in prison, three of which are suspended. Both were found guilty of “harming the credit of the State” and “criminal conspiracy,” charges challenged by their lawyers. […]
Tens of Mauritanians who were arrested in Mali while returning from Côte d’Ivoire were repatriated on Wednesday, August 12, to Néma, in the southeast of Mauritania. Their return was organized on a special flight, instructed by President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, following efforts by Mauritanian authorities. The plane landed around noon at Néma airport, where the […]
The Malian military staff announced on August 13 the release of 82 soldiers held by the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (Jnim) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). Some soldiers had been detained since 2023, while others were captured during clashes around Kidal in April 2026. The Malian army announced the release of 82 […]
The Malian President Assimi Goïta is said to have granted a presidential pardon to the French national Yann Vézilier, who was sentenced in June 2026 to twenty years in prison for endangering state security. The information is reported by KoumaMedia, but no decree or official statement confirming the measure has been found in the consulted […]
The prosecution requested on Tuesday a 10-year prison sentence for columnist Youssouf Bathily, also known as Ras Bath, who is being prosecuted in Mali for “criminal association and undermining the state’s credibility.” They asked for the same sentence for influencer Rokia Doumbia, nicknamed “Rose, the high cost of living,” five of which would be suspended. […]
The Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex in Mali is ramping up its activities after a largely extended suspension in 2025. Its operator, the Canadian group Barrick Mining, reported an attributable production of 152,000 gold ounces in the first half of 2026, aiming for up to 362,500 ounces for the entire year. Mali’s largest gold mine, before the […]
The commentator Youssouf Bathily, known as Ras Bath, and the activist nicknamed Rose have been appearing since August 10 before the Bamako Court of Appeal. They are contesting the charges of association with wrongdoers and undermining the credit of the State, its institutions, and its leaders. The first hearing primarily focused on audio recordings presented […]
The Fekola gold complex, operated by the Canadian B2Gold, recorded a strong increase in its production in Mali in 2025, with 530,769 ounces extracted, marking a 35% rise. However, the group expects a decline in production in 2026, following a year characterized by the prolonged suspension of activities at Loulo-Gounkoto. In 2025, the Fekola complex […]
The Supreme Court of Mali has rejected the appeal of former Minister of Economy and Finance, Bouaré Fily Sissoko. Sentenced to ten years in prison in the case of the presidential plane and military equipment acquired in 2014, she remains incarcerated. Her lawyers announce their intention to bring the case before the African Court on […]
The Supreme Court of Mali on Tuesday rejected the appeal filed by the lawyers of university professor and anti-corruption activist Clément Dembélé. Detained since November 2023, he remains incarcerated after being accused of making death threats against the junta leader, General Assimi Goïta. Clément Dembélé learned of the decision from the Bamako detention center, where […]
The former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara was released on Saturday, August 1, after serving a one-year prison sentence. He had been incarcerated for expressing his support on social media for several detained Malian political leaders. His release was met with a positive reception in Bamako. Family members, political officials, and activists gathered at Moussa […]
The Malian justice system on Monday, August 3, sentenced a journalist and an activist, both already detained. The two men were prosecuted in separate cases, including for “undermining the credit of the State” as well as for “threats and insults.” Chahana Takiou, editor-in-chief of the newspaper 22 Septembre, received a one-year prison sentence, of which […]
The foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger adopted a common diplomatic roadmap on June 20, 2026, in Bamako for the second year of the AES Confederation. The meeting resulted in measures to coordinate international positions, particularly in preparation for the UN General Assembly in September, amid ongoing security tensions in the Sahel region. […]
Air France will permanently close its local representation in Bamako on June 30, 2026, nearly three years after suspending its flights to Mali. This decision marks a new step in the retreat of French presence in the country against a backdrop of diplomatic tensions. Air France announced the permanent closure of its local representation in […]
Extractive revenues in Mali reached a record level in 2024, with 978.29 billion FCFA paid into the state budget, accounting for over 40% of public revenues. Driven by gold, this performance reflects Bamako’s desire to capture a larger share of mining value, even though gold production remains exposed to tensions with operators and insecurity. Revenues […]
The Malian army claims to have carried out several airstrikes against armed group positions in the Gao and Kayes regions, asserting the neutralization of around fifty fighters. These operations, announced by the general staff, come amid a surge in military offensives and an expansion of the threat to the west of the country. The general […]
Sentenced to twenty years of imprisonment for “endangering the security of the State,” Yann Christian-Bernard Vézilier, a French officer presented as an agent of the DGSE and stationed at the French embassy in Bamako, becomes a symbol of a now profound break between Mali and France. Bamako claims to have thwarted an attempt at destabilization […]
Bamako has made a formal protest to Riyadh following the illegal entry of Ibrahim Moustapha, a correspondent for Al Arabiya and Al Hadath, into Mali. Malian authorities accuse the Saudi channel of spreading “false” information and allude to “complicity with terrorist groups,” amidst a backdrop of increased control over information regarding the security crisis. The […]
Shunned by UNFP distinctions, Mamadou Sangaré took his revenge by winning the Marc-Vivien Foé Award. The RC Lens midfielder becomes the first Malian to win this prestigious prize, crowning a standout season in Ligue 1. Long regarded as staying in the shadows of the major end-of-season individual awards, Mamadou Sangaré earned a major prize on […]
The Bamako military prosecutor’s office announced on Saturday the opening of an investigation into several Malian soldiers and a political figure suspected of complicity with jihadist groups during the coordinated attacks on April 25, 2026, in the country, according to a statement seen by local press. These attacks, carried out against several positions of the […]
Tom Saintfiet has officially announced his departure from the Malian national team, a few months after the Africa Cup of Nations. As the federation launches a call for applications, the name of Fousseni Diawara already stands out as a credible option. End of the road for Tom Saintfiet at the helm of Mali’s national team. […]
Under contract with Nigeria until 2027, the Super Eagles’ head coach Eric Chelle is on Marseille’s shortlist after the departure of Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi, who was fired this Wednesday. Eric Chelle, the current head coach of the Super Eagles, is among the profiles studied by Olympique de Marseille to succeed Roberto De Zerbi. […]
At a time when Algeria is legislating on its colonial past, Mali faces an imperative of sovereignty: enshrining in law the recognition and condemnation of historic French violence. An approach less concerned with looking back than with rebuilding a calmer, more equitable bilateral relationship. The debate over historical memory, long confined to academic and civil-society circles, […]
Senegal booked its ticket to the semi-finals of AFCON 2025 after its victory over Mali (1-0) this Friday in Tangier. Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal of the match. Senegal takes another step toward its second Africa Cup of Nations title. The Lions of Teranga have booked their place in the AFCON 2025 semi-finals following […]
