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Niger is set to deliver 150 million litres of diesel to neighbouring Mali after the two countries signed a partnership on Tuesday. The diesel is to be supplied to Énergie du Mali (EDM-SA), Mali’s national energy company, as the country suffers from regular power cuts. EDM-SA, which is heavily indebted, …

The Malian armed forces have entered the northern town of Kidal, which has been in the control of rebel forces. This happened after inflicting heavy losses and carrying out a raid, according to Mali’s army. Tuareg-dominated rebel groups have long controlled much of the north from Kidal, which is reported …

Malian transition leader, Colonel Assimi Goita on Thursday launched the activities of the week of reconciliation at the International Conference Center of Bamako (CICB). Many personalities attended the solemn launch of this week. In addition, Malian authorities indicate that several ambassadors accredited to Mali attended this major event. “Diplomats accredited …

Malian military leader, Colonel Assimi Goïta received Tuesday, August 12 in the capital Bamako, the head of Iranian diplomacy, Dr. Hossein A. Abdollahian. The diplomatic relationship between Mali and Iran is at its best, as evidenced by the head of the Iranian diplomacy on Tuesday in Bamako. The diplomat discussed …

Malian interim President, Colonel Assimi Goïta said he held a telephone conversation on Wednesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. During the conversation, the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, discussed possibly supplying food, fertilisers and fuel to Mali. Malian leader, Assimi Goita said on Twitter that they also talked about Russia’s support …

Malian authorities declared they are breaking all defense agreements with France as diplomatic relations between the two countries have deteriorated. They cited multiple violations of Malian sovereignty by French troops and noted a “profound deterioration of the military co-operation with France for some time now”. In a statement by military …

UN Secretary General António Guterres called on interim Malian President Assimi Goïta to hold elections for the restoration of civilian rule within an acceptable timeline. According to Mr Guterres, it’s “absolutely essential for Mali’s military leaders to announce an acceptable timeline for civilian elections.” He said he was working with …

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional community’s envoy in Mali has been expelled as pressure mounts on the country to provide a definitive timeline on its transition to civilian rule. Summoned by the Malian foreign affairs ministry, Hamodou Boly was notified of the government’s decision “declaring him …

Boubeye Maiga, Malian former prime minister was arrested on Thursday for his role in the purchase of a presidential plane during the rule of ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. “The exact reason for the arrest was not clear, but it was related to Mali’s purchase of a jet in 2014 …