Bamako, Mali Mali is grappling with a severe fuel crisis that has brought the nation to a standstill, with prices soaring over 500% and daily life disrupted across the capital, Bamako, and beyond. The military government, led by General Assimi Goïta, has attributed the shortage to a deliberate blockade orchestrated by jihadist groups, notably Jama’at…
Brigadier General Famouké Camara Bamako, Mali The Malian government has appointed Brigadier General Famouké Camara as the commander of the newly launched autonomous special operation, “Fuga Kène,” In a decisive move to strengthen its fight against escalating jihadist threats. The announcement has sparked widespread support among Malians and fits in with recent military reshuffles aimed…
Bamako, Mali Mali’s transitional president, Assimi Goïta, has approved a sweeping reshuffle of the country’s top military leadership, announced late Wednesday. The decision, made during a Council of Ministers meeting, comes as the country grapples with a serious fuel shortage and heightened security challenges. The reshuffle sees the replacement of several high-ranking officers with trusted…
Mali is currently grappling with a multifaceted crisis that blends security threats with economic instability, highlighted by Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga’s recent engagement with the Malian group of petroleum professionals, Groupement Malien des Professionnels du Pétrole (GMPP), on October 21. The meeting highlights a critical moment for the transitional government led by the military junta….
Bamako, Mali In a decisive escalation against jihadist insurgency, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and the Unified Force of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) announced the successful neutralisation of several high-ranking Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) commanders during a precision airstrike on October 8 in the volatile Inarabane sector, Ménaka region. The…
Mali’s military leader, Col. Assimi Goïta, recently ordered the closure of illegal Mauritanian businesses in response to Mauritania’s recent expulsion of thousands of Malian citizens, officials confirmed Thursday. The tit-for-tat move, framed as a defence of national dignity, has heightened tensions between the neighbouring West African countries, raising concerns about stability in an already volatile…
The Malian government has taken a major step in its ongoing dispute with Algeria by filing a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Algeria of downing a Malian military drone in April. This legal action is seen as a sharp escalation in bilateral tensions, with Mali alleging that the incident, which occurred…
The Malian government has issued its first-ever lithium export license to British mining firm Kodal Minerals for its Bougouni mine. Announced on September 4, this milestone indicates Mali’s emergence as a key player in the global lithium boom, driven by surging demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage. The license authorises the export…
The corruption case against Mali’s former Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga continues to unfold, drawing significant attention both domestically and internationally. Maïga, who served as prime minister from June 2021 until his dismissal in November 2024, remains in custody following his arrest on August 12 by the National Economic and Financial Unit (NEFU). According to…
The fate of El Béchir Thiam, a prominent Malian journalist and Yelema party activist, remains shrouded in uncertainty after he was reportedly abducted on May 8, by unidentified men. Thiam’s disappearance has caused widespread concern and demands for justice, with nearly four months passing without official word from Malian authorities or updates from his family,…
