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Mali marks independence day amid tensions, uncertainty

Mali is marking its Independence Day celebrations with a military parade featuring fighter planes

The Independent UK

Vieux Farka Touré and Khruangbin: Ali review – inspired grooves to get lost in

This collaboration between the son of Mali guitar legend Ali Farka Touré and the hypnotic Houston trio defies categorisation to float off in its own beatific and unhurried mood

The Guardian - UK

Warnings at UN General Assembly as global hunger crisis deepens

In tonight's edition: A warning alarm is being sounded at the United Nations General Assembly in New York as NGOs tell of a devastating humanitarian crisis. Some estimates say 140 million people in Africa are facing acute food insecurity, with tens of millions on the brink of starvation. Also, flooding…

France 24

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The scourge of sexual violence in West Africa, unveiled

When Zougba’s husband fled the jihadist violence crippling Burkina Faso, she soon found herself with her young son, daughter and other women on the road in a mission to join him. After 10km, four armed men surged into view from the side of the road. Her children bore witness as…

The Conversation

World Bank Calls on G5 Sahel Countries to Diversify Economies, Scale Up Reforms

The World Bank on Monday urged five West African countries to diversify their economies to adapt to climate change, warning they are extremely vulnerable to extreme weather patterns. A report said Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger -- all in the arid Sahel region -- are among the world’s…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Germany scrutinising Russian moves in Mali's Gao region -defence minister

The German military is scrutinising the actions of Russian forces that recently arrived near its main camp in the Gao area of Mali and is keeping a close eye on the operation of the airport there, Germany's defence minister told Reuters.

Reuters

In Mali’s Kidal, former rebels enforce law and order

Fighters from the Coordination of Azawad Movements take charge of maintaining security in the strategic town of Kidal.

Al Jazeera

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UN draws deep from emergency funds amid record humanitarian aid gap

Faced with a record $32 billion shortfall in humanitarian aid funding, the United Nations is dipping deep into its emergency fund to support critical programmes in 11 countries including Myanmar and Mali.

Reuters

Ivory Coast asks West African bloc to help captive soldiers in Mali

Ivory Coast called on West Africa's political bloc to help release 46 soldiers detained by Mali's military government, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday, after a Togolese-led mediation effort appeared to have stalled.

Reuters

Côte d’Ivoire accuses Mali of using its soldiers as 'hostages'

Tension between Mali and Côte d’Ivoire has flared up again after Bamako demanded that Malian politicians in exile in Côte d’Ivoire be handed over to Malian authorities. This in exchange for the release of Ivorian soldiers held in custody since July.

Radio France Internationale

Bamako accused of taking Ivorian troops 'hostage'

Diplomatic tensions between Mali and Ivory Coast deepen after Bamako sets conditions for the return of dozens of Ivorian soldiers arrested two months ago. Also, Ethiopia's New Year celebrations are overshadowed by an economic crisis. And anti-smoking campaigners in Senegal warn against the damage caused to young bodies when they…

France 24

Mali leader wants 'compensation' for release of Ivorian soldiers

Mali's interim president wants a mutually beneficial solution to end a diplomatic row over 46 Ivorian soldiers detained in Mali, noting that Ivory Coast has given asylum to political figures wanted by his junta, state television said on Saturday.

Reuters

Islamic State affiliate kills 30 civilians in Mali raid, militia says

Members of an Islamic State affiliate in Mali killed about 30 civilians in an attack this week on a town in a violence-plagued area bordering Burkina Faso and Niger, a coalition of pro-government militia said late on Friday.

Reuters

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Ceasefire shattered by ongoing fighting

In tonight's edition: We speak to the Ethiopian ambassador to France, Henok Teferra Shawl, after ongoing fighting shatters hopes for peace in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict. Also, the UN plans on launching a special investigation into allegations of abuse by Malian troops and Russian mercenaries in Mali. And ahead of the…

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Ethiopia Tigray conflict: ceasefire shattered by ongoing conflict

In tonight's edition: We speak to the Ethiopian ambassador to France Henok Teferra Shawl after ongoing fighting shatters hope for peace in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict. The UN plans on launching a special investigation into allegations of abuse by Malian troops and Russian mercenaries in Mali. And ahead of Cop27 in…

Reuters

German military resumes reconnaissance mission in Mali

The German military resumed its reconnaissance mission in Mali on Tuesday after a suspension of more than three weeks following a spat with Mali's government over flight clearances.

Al Jazeera

At least 35 civilians killed in Burkina Faso IED convoy blast

Dozens also wounded as convoy carrying supplies to towns in restive north is hit by improvised explosive device.

France 24

Kenya presidential election: Supreme Court upholds William Ruto's victory

In tonight's edition: Kenya's Supreme Court unanimously upholds William Ruto's victory in last month's presidential election, paving the way for him to take power. His unsuccessful rival Raila Odinga says he will accept the decision. Also, three Ivorian soldiers are back home after having spent almost two months in detention…

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German troops will only stay in Mali if security needs met - foreign minister

Germany may have to withdraw its military from Mali if authorities in the West African country do not provide for the troops' security needs, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Monday.

Reuters

Mali releases three women from among 49 detained Ivorian soldiers

Three women, who were among 49 Ivorian soldiers detained in Mali, were released on Saturday, state television said, around seven weeks since the arrest of the troops sparked a diplomatic spat between the West African neighbours.

France 24

Tensions mount between Morocco and Tunisia over Western Sahara

In tonight's edition: A political spat between Morocco and Tunisia continues after being sparked over the weekend by Tunis's hosting of the head of the Polisario Front. But first, a report released by a crisis monitoring organisation suggests that Russian mercenaries in Mali target civilians in well over half of…

France 24

UN says 50 civilians killed in April sweep by Mali troops, 'foreign' fighters

At least 50 civilians were killed and hundreds arrested in central Mali in April during an operation by the army and "foreign" personnel, the UN's peacekeeping mission said in a report on Wednesday.

Reuters

Russian presence in Mali must not create blind spots for peacekeepers - Germany

The presence of Russian forces in Mali must not hinder U.N. peacekeepers nor provide cover for human rights breaches, Germany's chief of defence said, warning that any such developments could lead to an end of Berlin's engagement there.

The Conversation

Macron en Afrique : un revirement cynique pour réparer les préjudices liés au passé colonial tout en gardant une mainmise sur le continent

Fin juillet 2022, le Président français Emmanuel Macron a achevé sa tournée au Cameroun, au Bénin et en Guinée-Bissau. Il effectue actuellement une visite en Algérie du 25 au 27 août.

The Conversation

Macron in Africa: a cynical twist to repair the colonial past while keeping a tight grip

In late July 2022 French president Emmanuel Macron concluded a tour of Cameroon, Benin and Guinea-Bissau. And he visits Algeria between 25 and 27 August.

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