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Takeaways from AP's investigation into Russia's Africa Corps in Mali
DAKAR. Senegal (AP) — Dozens of people who have fled Mali tell The Associated Press that a new Russian military unit that replaced the…
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As Russia's Africa Corps fights in Mali, witnesses describe atrocities from beheadings to rapes
DOUANKARA, Mauritania (AP) — A new Russian military unit that replaced the Wagner mercenary group is carrying out abuses including rapes…
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Mali and Canadian miner Barrick agree to resolve tax dispute, ending 2-year standoff
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s ruling junta and Canadian miner Barrick have reached an agreement resolving a tax dispute involving one of…
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France advises citizens to leave Mali urgently amid jihadist fuel blockade
France has advised its citizens in Mali to leave as soon as possible, as Islamist insurgents continue their blockade of the country. The…
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Mali shuts schools and universities as jihadist blockade worsens fuel crisis
Mali has suspended schools and universities nationwide due to a severe fuel scarcity caused by a blockade on fuel imports imposed by…
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'Business is at a standstill' - Mali jihadists' fuel blockade hits the capital
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Mali ends counterterror cooperation with France and expels embassy staff
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali's ruling junta has declared an end to counterterrorism cooperation with France and expelled five French Embassy…
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Mali files ICJ case against Algeria over the destruction of a military reconnaissance drone
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Mali’s transitional government said Thursday it has filed a case against Algeria at the International Court of…
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Suspected French spy arrested in alleged Mali coup plot
Mali's military rulers say they have arrested a French national on suspicion of spying for his country in an attempt to destabilise the…
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Saved from militants, Timbuktu's famed manuscripts return home after 13 years in Mali's capital
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The Malian military government on Monday started returning home the historic manuscripts of Timbuktu, which were…
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UN officials: Terrorist activity is surging in Africa's Sahel, endangering women and girls
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Terrorist activity is surging in Africa’s volatile Sahel region, making life more difficult and dangerous for women…
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Morrocan truck drivers kidnapped by Islamic State group released in Mali
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Four Moroccan truck drivers, who were kidnapped in January in West Africa by the Islamic State group and held captive…
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Mali charges ex-PM with undermining the state over post on X
A former prime minister of Mali, which is now under military rule, has been charged with undermining the credibility of the state over…
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Families anxious over safety of Indians kidnapped in Mali
A week after three Indians were kidnapped in Mali, their families say they still have no information about their whereabouts and are…
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How an al-Qaeda offshoot became one of Africa's deadliest militant groups
Al-Qaeda affiliate Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) is the main group behind a surge in militant jihadist attacks sweeping…
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Mali coup leader granted five-year term in power
Mali's military leader Gen Assimi Goïta has been granted a five-year presidential term by the transitional parliament, which is renewable…
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Mali signs trade deal with Russia as ties strengthen
Mali and Russia have signed a series of agreements aimed at expanding mutual trade and strengthening economic ties. Among them is a pledge…
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Russia’s Wagner mercenaries leaving Mali, Africa Corps to remain
Russia’s Wagner mercenary group says it will withdraw from Mali after more than three and a half years on the ground. The paramilitary…
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Wagner to withdraw from Mali after 'completing mission'
The Wagner Group has announced it is withdrawing from Mali following what it called "the completion of its main mission" in the West…
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UN calls for Mali to probe alleged executions by army and Russian mercenaries
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — United Nations experts on Wednesday urged Malian authorities to investigate reports of alleged summary executions…
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Mali coup leader wins backing to be president for next five years
Mali's military leader Gen Assimi Goïta has won the backing of key political allies to be declared president for the next five years. The…
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Algeria drafts wartime mobilization bill amid regional tensions
ALGIERS (AP) — Algeria's government proposed a law to streamline military mobilization amid tensions with neighboring countries Morocco…
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Mali accuses Algeria of sponsoring terror after downing drone
Mali has accused neighbouring Algeria of being a sponsor and exporter of terrorism after Algeria shot down a Malian drone close to their…
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Sahel alliance recalls ambassadors from Algeria after the downing of a Malian drone
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A military alliance between Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdrew their respective ambassadors from Algeria in…