Mali, Niger, Burkina sign mutual defense pact
The Liptako-Gourma region — where the Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger borders meet — has been ravaged by terrorism in recent years…reports
Russia vetoes UNSC resolution on sanctions against Mali
In a letter sent to Security Council members earlier this month, Mali asked the council to terminate the sanctions regime — travel
UN urges timely task transfer for Mali withdrawal
The target is for the entire mission to be out of the country by December 31, following a June UN Security Council
Mali Slams ECOWAS sanctions
Mali reserves the right to respond to the “inhumane and unfortunate sanctions” taken by the Economic Community of West African Countries (ECOWAS)…reports
ECOWAS announces ‘harsher’ sanctions in Mali
The leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced a flurry of ‘harsher’ sanctions on Mali…reports Asian Lite
Terrorist attack claims dozens of lives in central Mali
A terrorist attack at Songho Gare, a small town between Sevare and Bandiagara in central Mali, claimed dozens of lives…reports Asian Lite