MALI: The ongoing blockade shows that JNIM is increasing its influence further south than ever before. This situation might push Mali’s junta, led by President Assimi Goïta, to start negotiations. Alternatively, similar to what happened in 2012, militant advances could lead to a coup. While it’s less likely that JNIM will seize power, it remains [...]

MALI: Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) (“Barrick” or the “Company”) announced today that it has reached an agreement that resolves all its disputes with the Government of the Republic of Mali concerning the Loulo and Gounkoto mines. All charges against Barrick, its affiliates, and employees will be dropped, and legal actions will begin to secure the [...]

MALI: A well-equipped jihadist group linked to al Qaeda is advancing towards Bamako, the capital of Mali. The country's military government and their Russian allies are finding it hard to fight back against the jihadis, who now control many areas of the vast Sahel region. Fuel supplies in Bamako are dwindling as militants from a [...]

MALI: Mali’s military government is having a hard time lifting a blockade on fuel set by jihadists, as discussions with militants connected to al-Qaeda move slowly. This situation has led to shortages of petrol and rising anger among the public. Negotiations between Malian negotiators and the jihadists have been happening, but so far they have [...]

MALI: In 2022, Russian military advisors, previously called Wagner, began their operations in Mali after the government expelled French troops. They have since changed their name to Africa Corps. Their pay is also much higher than before. However, Wagner has not yet secured any mining deals as compensation. The group claims it has struggled to [...]

MALI: France's foreign ministry announced that it is in discussions with Mali regarding the arrest of a French citizen accused of collaborating with intelligence agencies to "destabilize" the nation, labeling these allegations as "unjustified." Talks are happening to resolve any confusion and to secure the "immediate release" of the French embassy worker in Bamako. Mali's [...]

MALI: Malian officials have detained around twenty soldiers who are suspected of trying to overthrow the current ruling junta, which took control of the country in a coup. Among those arrested is a senior general. These actions happen as dissatisfaction grows within the army and instability continues in Mali. The military government had promised to [...]

MALI: A former prime minister of Mali, now ruled by the military, has been accused of damaging the state's credibility due to his social media comments. Moussa Mara expressed his "unwavering support for prisoners of conscience" on X. He has recently been a strong critic of the military government. The junta took power after coups [...]