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Learning from the withdrawals of UN peacekeeping missions in Mali and the DRC

The host countries of two of the United Nations’ flagship peacekeeping missions recently demanded their withdrawal. This development raises questions about whether such missions can still effectively prevent and manage conflicts. As part of a broader review, the UN is working to adapt its peacekeeping efforts to contemporary realities.

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ECOWAS Approves Exit Timeline For Coup-Hit Nations

ECOWAS approves exit timeline for coup-hit nations Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, posing challenges for regional stability.

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Under siege in Léré, the latest Malian town cut off by jihadists

Jihadist militants have imposed a strict blockade on the Malian city of Léré, severely disrupting vital supply routes and movement in the Timbuktu region. The tactic is not new, with similar sieges disrupting towns in central and northern Mali.

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Human Rights Watch Report: Abuses By Mali's Armed Forces

Human Rights Watch report reveals abuses by Malian armed forces, Russian mercenaries, and jihadi groups in Mali post-UN peacekeeping mission.

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Mali junta slammed for 'atrocities' against civilians one year after UN withdrawal

The NGO Human Rights Watch has condemned "atrocities" committed against civilians by Mali's army, the Russian mercenary group Wagner and Islamist armed groups since UN peacekeepers withdrew a year ago.

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Senegal 'making progress' convincing military regimes in Sahel to remain with Ecowas

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has said he is 'making progress' in a mediation mission with junta-led Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, after the trio announced their departure from regional bloc Ecowas.

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Malian court grants freedom to detained critics of military junta

A court in Mali has granted provisional freedom to 11 opposition figures who have spent five months in detention, after making calls for a return to civilian rule in the country.

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Mali Escalates Mining Tensions, Targets Barrick CEO With Arrest Warrant

CEO of Barrick Gold issued arrest warrant in Mali, accused of money laundering. Country's key commodity is gold, accounting for 80% of exports.

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B2Gold Manages Fekola Mine Operations Amid Worker Strike in Mali

B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO, NYSE:BTG, NSX: B2G))) ("B2Gold" or the "Company") announces that it is closely monitoring a strike that began on November 29, 2024, by certain employees at the Company's Fekola Mine in Mali. Under

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Mali Detains Canadian Mining Company Employees Over Tax Dispute

Malian authorities arrest Barrick Gold employees in tax dispute, part of government's push for increased mining sector revenue.

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Terrorism is spreading in west Africa – foreign and regional collaboration are needed to fight the threat

The United States army has completed its withdrawal from Niger after 11 years of military cooperation with the west African country.

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Malian singer Rokia Traoré to be extradited from Italy to Belgium

Italy’s highest court rejects musician’s appeal after she was arrested in Rome in June over child custody dispute

The Guardian - UK

British mining executives held in Mali freed after $160m deal to settle tax dispute

Resolute Mining chief executive Terence Holohan and two employees had been held since 9 November

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Mali's Prime Minister Choguel Maiga Fired Over Election Dispute

Mali's Prime Minister Choguel Maiga dismissed by ruling junta amid election delay dispute.

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Mali junta leaders fires prime minister days after he criticizes the military regime

Mali’s junta leader has fired Prime Minister Choguel Maïga and the government, days after he criticized the military regime

International Business Times

Mali Junta Chief Sacks PM And Government

Mali's junta chief on Wednesday sacked civilian Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and the government, days after Maiga issued a rare criticism of the military rulers.

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Malian junta sacks civilian PM and his government

Mali's junta chief has sacked civilian Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and the government, days after Maiga issued a rare criticism of the military rulers.

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ICC sentences al-Qaida-linked former police chief to 10 years for war crimes in Mali

The International Criminal Court has sentenced an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader to 10 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity carried out when he headed the Islamic police in Timbuktu in the west African country of Mali

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Military rule is on the rise in Africa – nothing good came from it in the past

In the last few years, there has been a spate of military coups in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sudan and Guinea. Military rule, long dormant in African politics, is back.

International Business Times

ICC To Sentence Timbuktu War Criminal

The International Criminal Court will Wednesday sentence a jihadist police chief for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during a reign of terror in the fabled Malian city of Timbuktu.

The Guardian - UK

Australian goldminer to pay Mali $160m to free detained CEO and executives

Group were held after a meeting about what mining firm referred to as unsubstantiated claims regarding taxes and levies

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Australian mining company to pay Mali junta $160m for release of CEO

Australia's Resolute Mining said Monday it has struck a deal worth $160 million (€151 million) with the military government of Mali, after the company's CEO and two other executives were "unexpectedly detained".

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Perth mining company pays $247m to free CEO in Mali

Resolute Mining has already paid $123 million to the government of Mali and promised to pay $123 million more after three employees were detained 10 days ago.

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Nigeria’s terror group Lakurawa is nothing new – it exists because of government’s failure: analysts

The Nigerian army has spoken of attacks on the Niger-Nigeria border in 2024 as being carried out by a new terrorist group.

The Independent UK

Activists plant trees in Mali but residents strip them for firewood. They say there's no choice

Activists are planting trees in an effort to protect disappearing forests in Mali, but residents are cutting and selling firewood from them to survive

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