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Mali takes control of one of Africa's largest gold mines and launches its own refinery
Mali takes control of one of Africa’s largest gold mines and launches its own refinery

Mali’s mining code change in 2024 puts pressure on foreign companies in the country.

Mali moves to extend Goïta’s rule as AES bloc advances (1)
Mali moves to extend Goïta’s rule as AES bloc advances

Mali’s cabinet has approved a proposal to extend Colonel Assimi Goïta’s leadership for a renewable five-year term, allowing him to further consolidate ongoing reforms in the country.

AES to establish a Sahelian Criminal and Human Rights Court
AES to establish a Sahelian Criminal and Human Rights Court

The step toward judicial integration further advances the unification of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), which earlier this year unveiled a common flag and a regional passport, allowing its people to cross borders freely.

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from International Organization of La Francophonie

Ostensibly meant to foster greater cooperation between Francophone countries, the three countries allege that the OIF has become “a remote-controlled political instrument” operated from Paris to suit its “geopolitical considerations”.

Sahel alliance unveils new flag as regional bloc moves toward greater integration

The AES unveils a new flag as the member nations forge a new path toward regional unity, economic independence, and territorial security.

Sahel states exit ECOWAS, launch regional passport and joint military

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) withdraws from ECOWAS and continues initiatives for independence, regional integration, and defensive cooperation.

Alex Anfruns: We are witnessing the collapse of neocolonial architecture in France

An interview with journalist Alex Anfruns Millán on the “Pan-African revolution” in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from ECOWAS

Land area under ECOWAS, which is condemned by West Africa’s popular movements as an agent of French imperialism, has been reduced to less than half after their withdrawal

“We will not stand idly by:” Mali warns against repeat of NATO’s Libyan war in Niger

At the UN General Assembly, Mali and Burkina Faso reiterated their rejection of a military intervention against Niger, recalling the devastating 2011 NATO-led war on Libya and its role in fueling violence in the Sahel

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger alliance
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger form Alliance of Sahel States to advance collective defense

As an ECOWAS military threat looms over Niger, the three countries have formally declared that any act of aggression against one will be considered an aggression against all. The leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have come to power in popularly-backed coups amid mass anti-French anger and rising insecurity in the Sahel

Russia vetoes sanctions on Mali
Russia vetoes resolution seeking extension of sanctions against Mali

Russia and the government of Mali had objected to the indefinite extension of sanctions as harmful for the political process to establish peace in the country. They had sought a provision whereby the sanctions regime would be wound up in August 2024

Mali constitutional referendum
Will revamped constitution herald stability in war-torn Mali?

A recent referendum has brought about major changes to Mali’s constitution and laid the foundations for elections next year. Despite challenges posed by separatist groups and Islamist insurgency, there is hope that the referendum is a step in the right direction