Mali
Angola crowned AfroBasket champions, secure record 12th title
Angola defeated Mali 70–43 in the final of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket on Sunday in Luanda to reclaim continental glory and extend their dominance as Africa’s most successful basketball nation with a record 12 titles. Playing in front of a sold-out crowd of 12,700 at the Kilamba Arena, the hosts delivered a commanding performance to […]
Former PM charged with embezzlement, remanded in custody
Mali‘s former Prime Minister, Choguel Maiga, has been charged with embezzlement and remanded in custody as the West African country’s military leaders intensify a crackdown on dissent. The charges against Maiga were revealed on Tuesday following a hearing before Mali’s Supreme Court. Maiga, who took office after a second coup in Mali in 2021, was […]
France Slams Mali’s Arrest of Embassy Worker
The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the arrest of French embassy employee Yann Vezilier by Malian authorities on charges of plotting a coup, describing the allegations as “unfounded”. The ministry stated that it is engaged in discussions with Bamako to “clear up any misunderstanding” and secure Vezilier’s immediate release. Vezilier […]
Military Arrests Generals, Suspected French Agent in Coup Plot
Authorities in Mali have arrested a group of military personnel and civilians, including two Malian army generals and a suspected French secret agent, accused of attempting to destabilise the country. Mali‘s security minister, General Daoud Aly Mohammedine, announced the arrests on Thursday evening following days of rumours that Malian military officials had been arrested. “The […]
Mali Arrests Dozens of Soldiers Over Alleged Bid to Topple Junta
Mali’s military leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, has arrested dozens of soldiers suspected of plotting to overthrow the junta, which itself took power in the West African country in a coup. According to a Malian security source, “Since three days ago, there have been arrests linked to an attempt to destabilise the institutions. There have been […]
AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigress Defeat Senegal to Reach Fifth Consecutive Final
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress have booked their place in the final of the ongoing 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship after a hard-fought 75–68 victory over the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal in a thrilling semi-final clash on Saturday night in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The game lived up to its billing as a battle of […]
Mali’s Former Prime Minister Charged Over Social Media Post
Moussa Mara, Mali‘s former prime minister(PM), has been charged with “undermining the credibility of the state” following a social media post about his visits to political prisoners. Mara held the post of prime minister for eight months from 2014 to 2015. He was previously summoned for questioning after a July 4 post on X, where […]
WAFCON 2024: Morocco Defeat Mali 3–1 to Book Semi-Final Spot in Rabat
Hosts Morocco marched into the semi-finals of the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a dominant 3–1 win over Mali on Friday night, in front of a roaring home crowd at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. A clinical brace from Ibtissam Jraidi and a late strike from substitute Kenza Chapelle secured a […]
Mali’s Military Leader Granted Five-Year Term in Power
Mali’s military-appointed legislative body has granted General Assimi Goïta, the country’s junta leader, a renewable five-year term in office without the need for an election. This move effectively extends his rule until at least 2030, contradicting the junta’s earlier promise to restore civilian rule by March 2024. The bill was unanimously approved by 131 members […]
Wagner Group Withdraws from Mali After Completing Mission
The Wagner Group, a Russian private military company, has announced its withdrawal from Mali after 3.5 years of operations, declaring its mission accomplished. According to the group’s statement on its Telegram channel, Wagner fighters have “fought terrorism side-by-side with the people of Mali”, killing “thousands of militants and their commanders, who terrorised civilians for years”. […]