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Jibrin Ibrahim: There’s Been No Progress in ECOWAS’ Mediation Effort with Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso

Professor Ibrahim has criticised ECOWAS for its failed mediation efforts, highlighting the lack of progress and also problematic leadership in…

4 months ago

Bolaji Akinyemi: Russia Is Emboldening Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso To Weaken ‘Western Influence’ In Africa

"ECOWAS is being turned into a confrontational field between Russia and the United States."

9 months ago

NGO Claims 250,000 Young Nigerians Undergoing Sexual, Labour Exploitations in Mali

A Non-governmental Organisation (NGO), Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) has raised the alarm that over 250, 000…

3 years ago

Ecowas Severes Links with Mali Over Election Delay, May Deploy Military

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday announced further sanctions against Mali's military-dominated interim authority. The latest sanctions…

3 years ago

Nigeria Ready to Assist Mali to Return to Democratic Rule, Buhari Says

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged Nigeria's readiness to assist Mali to return to democratic governance in line with the requirements…

3 years ago

Mali Opposition Rejects Election Delay in New Transition Plan

A major coalition of political parties in Mali has rejected the military-dominated government’s plan to extend a transition period for…

3 years ago

Mali Approached Russian Military Company for Help, Says Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov

Mali has asked Russian private companies to boost security in the conflict-torn country, Moscow confirmed as the Malian leader accused…

3 years ago

Morocco, Mali Battle to Scoreless Draw on Day 4 of Aisha Buhari Cup

Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses and the Female Eagles of Mali fought out the first stalemate of the maiden edition of Aisha…

3 years ago

France Warns Mali Against Deal with Russian Mercenary Firm

French Defence Minister Florence Parly has warned Mali against a deal with Russian private security group Wagner amid claims the…

3 years ago

Mali Coup Leader Goita Justifies Coup He Led One Year Ago

Mali’s leader Col Assimi Goïta gave a short address Wednesday to the nation justifying the coup he led a year ago.…

3 years ago

Buhari Canvasses Stronger Pressure on Mali to Return to Civil Rule

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on West African leaders to exert more pressure on the military leadership in Mali to…

3 years ago

France Suspends Military Ties with Mali Over Coup

France is halting joint military operations with Mali over last week's coup in the West African country. It said the…

3 years ago

African Union Follows ECOWAS’ Lead, Suspends Mali Over Goita-led Military Coup

The African Union (AU), an organisation consisting of 55 member states located on the continent of Africa has suspended Mali…

3 years ago

US to Stop Security Assistance to Mali

The US says it will halt its security assistance to Mali following the latest political developments which saw the departure…

3 years ago

West African Coup Mediators Meet Mali’s Military Leaders

Visiting West African mediators have met Mali's senior military figures who carried out the country’s second coup in less than…

3 years ago

France Threatens Action After Mali President Detained By Military

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the European Union will impose sanctions on those people in Mali behind the…

3 years ago

ECOWAS to Deliberate on Grey Areas in Mali, after Special Envoy Jonathan Briefs Buhari

Abel Ejikeme Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), at the behest of…

4 years ago