ECOWAS offers 793 tons of cereals of food assistance to Mali
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has offered Mali 793 tons of cereals as part of the food and nutritional assistance to some […]
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Mali, ECOWAS: Again, Jonathan briefs Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), at the behest of their Chairman, President […]
ECOWAS says Mali on track to normal after interim appointments
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional bloc considers the appointment of Mali’s interim president and vice president to be a step towards […]
Mali: Buhari, other ECOWAS leaders back 12 months for return of democracy
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja joined ECOWAS Heads of State and Governments in a virtual meeting, charging the military junta in Mali to set […]
Mali: Again, Buhari, ECOWAS leaders in emergency meeting over military junta
President Muhammadu Buhari has again joined other Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in an emergency virtual […]
What is Mali telling Africa? By Azu Ishiekwene
The headlines, especially in the Western press, suggest that Africa is back again in the news for the wrong reasons. Misery has really never been […]
No lesson from Mali, By Issa Aremu
The soldiers or better still, the militicians who recently compelled resignations of both Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta and Prime Minister, along with the entire […]
Human Rights Commission decries military coup in Mali
The International Human Rights Commission has decried the recent military coup in Mali, describing it as “unacceptable in the 21st century”.Mr Rotimi Benjamin, the Coordinator […]
Mali: ECOWAS Heads of State to hold extraordinary summit Thursday
The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) will hold an Extraordinary Summit on the socio-political […]
COUP: ECOWAS suspends Mali, shuts down land, air borders
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Mali from all its decision-making bodies with immediate effect. A statement by the community’s Directorate […]
Despite COVID-19, Buhari embarks on peace mission to Mali Thursday
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday depart for Bamako, Republic of Mali on a one-day visit, following the briefing by the ECOWAS Special Envoy to […]
Jonathan in Aso Rock, briefs Buhari, rejoices over Itakpe-Warri complex
Former President Goodluck Jonathan visited Aso Rock, Nigeria’s Presidential Villa Tuesday morning and held a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. The former president used the […]
Buhari expresses sadness over death of 13 French military personnel in Mali
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and sadness over the death of 13 French soldiers in Mali on Tuesday after a helicopter accident during an […]
2019 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket: D’Tigress devours Mali, roars into final
Nigeria’s senior national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress have qualified for the final of the ongoing 2019 AfroBasket Women’s championship in Dakar, Senegal. D’Tigress, defending champions […]
Malian prime minister forms new govt
Mali’s Prime Minister Boubou Cisse formed a new government, two weeks after the previous cabinet resigned amid a spike in violence in the West African […]
U-20 AFCON: Mali edge Nigeria after penalty kicks shootout in semi-finals
By Victor Okoye Mali on Wednesday defeated Nigeria 4-3 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw after extra time in their semi-final match at the […]
NAPTIP to rescue 20,000 Nigerian girls trafficked to Mali-DG
By Kadiri Abdulrahman #TrackNigeria: National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it is making efforts to rescue about 20,000 Nigerian girls […]
2018 AWCON: Cameroon earns World Cup ticket, beat Mali 4-2
The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon have claimed Africa’s third slot to the Women’s World Cup following a 4-2 victory over Lady Eagles of Mali in […]
Buhari sends special envoy to Mali
President Muhammadu Buhari, as Chairman, ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, has sent a Special Envoy to Mali to interface in the political […]
Displacement of civilians in Mali spikes due to armed conflict
Close to 50,000 people have fled their homes in northern and central Mali, so far this year, due to intercommunal clashes, a rise in armed […]
Buhari calls for sustained sub-regional security operations to tackle threats
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday called for intensified and sustained security operation across the West African sub-region to tackle the rising threats of insurgents and […]
NBA launches $300m AfDB fund for Niger Basin
The Niger Basin Authority (NBA) has launched a 300-million-dollar fund with the African Development Bank (AfDB) for technical and environmental studies to protect the basin […]
Hunger intensifies in 9 countries in Africa, others – UN
Food insecurity – or lack of access to enough food – continues to worsen in 16 countries torn by conflict, UN agencies has reported. The […]
Mine explosion on civilian vehicle in central Mali kills 26
The landmine that exploded in a civilian passenger vehicle in central Mali on Thursday in Mali, killed 26 people and wounded several others, state TV […]
Mali PM, ministers resign to allow government reshuffle
Malian Prime Minister ,Abdoulaye Maiga and his government resigned on Friday, the president’s office said, without giving a reason. Maiga is widely expected either to […]