Western governments expressed concern about the actions of the Russian private military contractor Wagner Group in Mali. This was made known at a United Nations human rights conference in Geneva…
US seeks interests in West Africa’s fight against Islamic insurgency
After Mali hired Russian mercenaries last year, U.S. commanders in charge of annual counter-terrorism drills in West Africa told coastal countries to stop an expanding Islamic insurgency by relying on…
By Staff Writer March 15, 2023
Over 70 Soldiers Killed in Burkina Faso, Extremists Say
.A military convoy was ambushed in northern Burkina Faso by the Islamic State claiming the lives of over 70 soldiers The terrorist organization’s news agency, Amaq, published a statement on…
By Staff Writer February 25, 2023
The US halts military cooperation with Mali as coup supporters celebrate
The US announced it halted working with the Mali on Friday in reaction to the president’s removal, following thousands assembled in the city to mark the junta’s capture. Tuesday’s ousting…
By Eyinade Iyanuoluwa Joseph August 24, 2020
Mali’s President Keita Resigns And Dissolves Parliament
In a surprise move, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has resigned on Tuesday after being detained by soldiers, the state media reported. Keita said in a televised address that he was also…
By News Team August 19, 2020