Mali

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce withdrawal from ICC

The announcement, made in a joint statement by the military-led governments, intensifies the Sahel nations’ breakaway from Western institutions.

Mali arrests French national over alleged spy plot

The man, identified as Yann Vezilier, is alleged to have been operating on behalf of French intelligence

Mali detains dozens of soldiers in alleged coup plot against ruling Junta

Among those detained is General Abass Dembele, a prominent and well-regarded officer who previously served as governor of the central Mopti region

Mali begins construction of Russian-backed gold refinery

The plant will be majority-owned by Mali and is seen as part of the country’s shift towards Russia following the 2021 coup.

Al-Qaeda-linked group seizes Mali army base in deadly Boulikessi attack

The group, Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), said it took control of the military base during the Sunday assault.

Mali’s Goïta gains support to extend rule until 2030

Goïta, 41, first took power in 2020 and later carried out a second takeover in 2021.

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