| 单词 | Malian |
| 例句 | “Let me see now, Malian. Why, that brings your total to forty-seven. Congratulations, Malian. I’m sure you’ll be selling those three remaining boxes today.” The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “My starting point for the Encounters was to look at the Malian insurrection as part of the continent’s present, and see how photographers tell its story,” said Bisi Silva, the artistic director for the event. African Biennale of Photography Returns to Mali Amid Unrest 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z Maybe the song Red Earth from my album Red Earth: A Malian Journey, because it talks about my search for my African ancestry. Portrait of the artist: Dee Dee Bridgewater, jazz singer 2010-03-29T21:30:00Z Malian screen star Sotigui Kouyate, who was named best actor at the Berlin Film Festival last year, has died in Paris at the age of 74. Mali actor Kouyate dies aged 74 2010-04-18T13:29:00Z The biennial started in 1994 as an informal collaboration among several French and Malian photographers who, working in teams, took Mali as their subject and exhibited the results in Bamako, then in Paris. An Art Critic In Africa: Salif Diabagat? and Other Artists Struggle in Africa 2012-04-15T04:10:00Z Other objects within the museum’s collection include work by the Malian photographer Seydou Keïta and pottery by the enslaved artist David Drake. International African American Museum Sets Opening for June After Sudden Delay 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z The Malian dealer was untraceable; Ms. Kamer never heard from him again. ‘Warriors and Mothers: Epic Mbembe Art’ at the Metropolitan Museum 2014-12-18T05:00:00Z But a standing-room-only crowd — United Nations peacekeepers, Malian generals in camouflage uniforms and red berets, European and American tourists and locals — filled the modest concert space, and the complaints quickly faded. Along the Niger River, the Beat of the Sahel 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z When Nicole Mitchell did, her flute rose crisply above the ensemble’s sound, a mix of Chicago jazz’s windy clatter and the glinting lacework of the Malian musicians. Nicole Mitchell, an Innovative Flutist With an Afrofuturist Vision 2018-01-10T05:00:00Z In the Malian capital, Bamako, outside the rebel-controlled area, musicians are also determined to keep working, but face different problems. Mali music ban by Islamists 'crushing culture' 2013-01-15T21:10:07Z Here are eight Malian musicians giving voices in opposition. The Music of Mali: 9 Musicians and Bands to Check Out Now 2013-02-06T19:31:16Z Malians began fleeing to Burkina Faso in 2012 after their lives were upended by an Islamic insurgency, where it took a French-led military intervention to regain power in several major towns. Angelina Jolie visits Burkina Faso as U.N. Special Envoy 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z It was excellent to hear the organisers of the Glastonbury festival announce yesterday that they would use Britain's most important musical event to highlight Malian music. Mali's magical music 2013-01-18T07:00:00Z Its music has typical Malian ingredients: melodies in pentatonic modes akin to the blues, six-beat rhythms, plucked guitar lines derived from traditional harp music, call-and-response vocals. Playlist: Psychedelia of Many Colors, Doo-Wop in Bluesy Shades 2011-08-06T20:30:28Z The screenplay — by the French Mauritania director and Malian co-writer Kessen Tall, in her feature debut — is a mesmerizing blend of the horrific and the humorous as it boils ideology down to the personal level. 'Timbuktu' a compelling exploration of extremism's absurdities 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z Her combination of traditional Malian sounds with a strong, young, female modern African voice was fascinating to hear and share a stage with. Mali's magical music 2013-01-18T07:00:00Z The day after the opening, the Memorial Modibou Keïta, the second official exhibition space, was empty, except for three security guards, a lonesome tourist and two young Malian women, there to sell refreshments. African Biennale of Photography Returns to Mali Amid Unrest 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z My trip enabled me to mix with, talk to, listen to serious representatives of the Malian musical culture that is now in the process of being destroyed. Mali's magical music 2013-01-18T07:00:00Z The images, blown up larger than their original print sizes, show Fula, Malian and Voltaic teenagers and twentysomethings posing and wielding props in a studio decorated with backdrops painted by artists from Ghana. What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z Among the offerings were “culinary ateliers” that served Malian food. At the Quai Branly, ‘Each Exhibition We Do Is a Book Telling a Story’ 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z “The Love,” a Malian song with a slow, hypnotizing groove, was playing on the sound system. Ronald K. Brown Choreographs a Love Letter to Alvin Ailey 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z The Malians shared the bill this evening with several non-Malian acts, reflecting the growing international flavor of the festival. Along the Niger River, the Beat of the Sahel 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z Witch Gardens looked and sounded like a band indie labels should be swarming, especially during a brand-new song in which vaguely Malian guitar lines wrapped around a pounding beat, and syncopated vocals wrapped around that. Local music underground alive and kicking at Reverb Fest 2011-10-09T21:01:06Z The main Malian musical tradition is that of the griot, an itinerant poet/storyteller/praise singer. Can opera singers sing pop ? and vice versa? 2011-07-28T22:00:03Z This exhibition will show the Malian photographer’s black and white portraiture, taken largely in the 1960s and 70s, as the country forged its identity after it gained independence from France. Yoko Ono in Buenos Aires and Ellie Goulding in Serbia: Global Arts Guide 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z In 1968, a young Malian author living in Paris published his first book to the highest praise: Critics called it a “great African novel,” and awarded it one of France’s most prestigious literary prizes. Plagiarist or Master? The Tortured Legacy of Yambo Ouologuem 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z United African Dance Troupe, from Queens, set the right tone with “Remember to Love,” a series of Malian and South African dances celebrating marriage. Dance Review: DanceAfrica at the Brooklyn Academy of Music 2012-05-27T22:51:46Z In 2012, when jihadists took control of the Malian north, one of their first actions was to ban music and television. African Biennale of Photography Returns to Mali Amid Unrest 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z Released last week by Nonesuch, “Folila” is their attempt to expand their audience in the United States, where their mix of Malian pop and blues-rock has been slower to catch on than in Europe. Amadou & Mariam Aim to Expand Audience With ?Folila? 2012-04-13T21:05:13Z The Malian actor Sotigui Kouyaté, who has died aged 73, was an important bridge between African and western culture for 40 years. Sotigui Kouyat? obituary 2010-05-02T17:25:00Z She nonetheless marketed the festival not as buying a ticket to hear, say, Bach's "St. Matthew Passion" or the Malian singer Rokia Traore but as "really buying a ticket to yourself." Lincoln Center artistic director Jane Moss conducts surprising successes 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z With a rich alto and a vivacious presence onstage, this Malian singer, songwriter, guitarist and actress has become one of West Africa’s most exciting young musical exponents. 12 Pop, Rock and Jazz Concerts to Check Out in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z I listened to it on repeat for weeks on end. 's Mande Variations is currently my favourite album from the amazing riches of Malian music. Mali's magical music 2013-01-18T07:00:00Z And yet the Islamic rebel groups are trying to wipe out this ancient culture – and in the process have forced Malian musicians to examine the role they should now play. Mali music ban by Islamists 'crushing culture' 2013-01-15T21:10:07Z After four years of waiting, hundreds of photography devotees, including journalists, artists and students, gathered here last weekend in Bamako, the Malian capital, to welcome back one of their key cultural gatherings. African Biennale of Photography Returns to Mali Amid Unrest 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z I’ve long been a Malian music aficionado, but I had only recently heard about this festival. Along the Niger River, the Beat of the Sahel 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z The Malian star usually trades on the intimacy of her sound, but triumphed here with her band, encouraging the brave audience to shake their brollies in appreciation. Womad 2013: Rokia Traore, Arrested Development and more - day two review 2013-07-28T12:23:34Z My introduction to Malian music was through the blues of the late Ali Farka Touré, and I loved his whole approach. Mali's magical music 2013-01-18T07:00:00Z And the defiant Malian musicians depicted in “They Will Have to Kill Us First: Malian Music in Exile” will be familiar to anyone who saw the recent film “Timbuktu.” Movie Listings for July 24-30 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z "The Malian people look to us," the 30-year-old said earlier this week. Fatoumata Diawara gathers Malian supergroup to record peace song 2013-01-18T11:58:46Z Then fighting between Tuareg rebels and the Malian government forced him to leave. 2010-02-12T00:20:00Z Malian terra-cottas became the new available “classical“ African art to collect. African Art Is Under Threat in Djenne-Djenno 2012-08-02T12:00:00Z They were playing ferocious Malian grooves with a six-beat drive and spiraling, dizzying guitar solos. ArtsBeat: Bonnaroo: The Red Hot Chili Peppers Get Funky 2012-06-10T19:23:59Z Her subjects present themselves to her, and to us, posing as they want to be seen in a way that brings to mind Malians in the 1950s sitting for the photographer Seydou Keïta. Portraits That More Than Meet the Eye 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z During the daytime, the promoters arranged cultural events: art exhibitions, symposiums on Malian music. Along the Niger River, the Beat of the Sahel 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z It was surrounded by mystical minor chords and backed by the funkiest Malian polyrhythms you could imagine! Mali's magical music 2013-01-18T07:00:00Z To a transporting song of the same name by the Malian vocalist Oumou Sangaré, the petite, expansive Meagan King and her gentle partner, Christopher Taylor, let the music’s warmth and mournfulness guide them. Ailey II Review: A Light in the Darkness 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z Waddell cites three “golden ages” in the show: American, Dutch, and Malian. 4 Art Gallery Shows to See Right Now 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z The percolating rhythm from djembe and doumdoum hand drums dominates the songs, mixing with the twang of traditional Malian string instruments. Amadou & Mariam Aim to Expand Audience With ?Folila? 2012-04-13T21:05:13Z Nadine, from Cameroon, says, in French, that they were in jail in Libya because they were kidnapped, and sold, boys and girls, to Malians. The Screening Room: “Lifeboat” 2019-01-08T05:00:00Z Performers in the lineup include the American hip-hop group De La Soul; the Malian blues band Songhoy Blues; and the jazz and afropop singer Angélique Kidjo, who will perform with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. What's on This Week Around the World 1464-09-25T05:00:00Z “Welcome to Mali” also had a pop sheen over Malian beats. Amadou & Mariam Aim to Expand Audience With ?Folila? 2012-04-13T21:05:13Z Mr. Maal introduced one song, “Sarala,” with a brief lecture on the ancient Malian empire and a dedication to educating the children of Africa. Music Review: Baaba Maal at Fillmore New York 2010-05-02T22:11:00Z I'm the son of a Malian and a Guinean. Malian music by moonlight seems far from country's woes 2013-11-27T11:27:16Z "The title track is a call to Malians to pull together. After that it all fell apart, but it shows the urgency of the message. It made him a statesman figure," Broughton said. Malians who sang out against conflict get Songlines honors 2014-04-24T00:06:43Z On “Timbuktu Tarab” the arrangements mix traditional Malian fiddle and lute with an electric band. Music Review: Mixing Electric Funk With Joyful Malian Wails 2011-03-06T22:51:02Z At the end of 2011, a small clique of Malian Tuareg leaders sought an alliance with al-Qaida-franchised terror groups in northern Mali. Bombino: Niger's Tuareg guitar hero 2013-04-07T16:00:01Z Her Malian band provides percussion, backup vocals and barbed, modal lead guitar parts that hint at traditional African instruments. Rokia Koné, From Mali, Sings for the World. Especially Women. 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z They were Mexican, Malian, Pakistani, Trinidadian and Hungarian — and all locals. Review: ‘Heritage Sunday’ and ‘Ache: Lavagem da Rua’ Maintain Culture Through Dance 2015-08-03T04:00:00Z But she is adamant that the country's future lies in Malians taking control of their own destiny and culture. Rokia Traoré: 'I wanted to keep positive and sing about how much I love Africa' 2013-03-29T08:00:06Z You often see bands with Senegalese or Malian members, although the music doesn’t necessarily sound African. The best jazz clubs in Paris 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z At a news conference last week, Ms. Diawara said she believed that the Malian people were looking to musicians to provide moral principles in a chaotic and fast-moving conflict. ArtsBeat: Malian Musicians Call for Peace 2013-01-20T19:05:44Z Traore said that the U.S. authorities notified the Malian government about the return of the looted artifacts this year and that repatriation negotiations then resumed. U.S. Returns Over 900 Confiscated Artifacts to Mali 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z His previous full-length film, in 2006, was Bamako, set in the Malian capital. Timbuktu film praised at Cannes 2014-05-20T04:00:00Z And the defiant Malian musicians depicted in “They Will Have to Kill Us First: Malian Music in Exile” will be familiar to anyone who saw the recent film “Timbuktu.” Movie Listings for July 31-Aug. 6 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z The potential causes are perplexing and surprising, like the assassination, by antiterrorism forces, of a white Malian couple who offered Ivan shelter and formed a ménage à trois with him. 2 Novels by ‘Alternative Nobel’ Winner Take On Power and Its Abuses 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z French troops and the Malian army reached the gates of Timbuktu on Saturday and secured the town's airport. Mali rebels fleeing Timbuktu burn library full of ancient manuscripts 2013-01-28T11:40:00Z The United States, for example, banned the import of unauthorized Malian antiquities. African Art Is Under Threat in Djenne-Djenno 2012-08-02T12:00:00Z “It means a lot for Malians to see these things come home.” A Long Way Home for ‘Looted’ Art Is Getting Shorter 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z You have to remember that I was growing up in the household of a historian, so I was learning about all of our history at the same time: the Malian Empire, Ghana, Frederick Douglass. ‘Our history has been so consciously suppressed,’ says historian John Whittington Franklin on America’s relationship with Black history 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z This was a benefit for her Fondation Passerelle, set up to help young Malian musicians, but didn't work out as planned beacuse the current political upheavals in the country kept half her group away. Rokia Traoré – review 2012-06-26T17:00:01Z They were convinced that any Western attention paid to Malian antiquities increased the market value and encouraged looting. African Art Is Under Threat in Djenne-Djenno 2012-08-02T12:00:00Z Malian regulations require that anyone seeking to export artifacts submit the objects for certification by the National Museum. U.S. Returns Over 900 Confiscated Artifacts to Mali 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z At the weekend, she will be playing with young Malian musicians who trained at her Fondation Passerelle in Bamako, and then with her new guitar band, presenting songs from her next album. Rokia Traoré – review 2012-06-20T17:20:54Z AfroCubism, a group made up of Cuban and Malian musicians, were named best cross-cultural collaboration. Bellowhead win world music award 2011-04-28T14:51:06Z There are more than 30 recorded versions of “In C,” ranging from the Shanghai Film Orchestra to Japanese psych-rockers Acid Mothers Temple to Damon Albarn’s Africa Express collective of Malian musicians. Terry Riley’s Avant-Garde Sounds Are Still Casting Spells 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Kouyate wrote and staged a number of plays himself, and was the founder of the Mandeko Theatre in the Malian capital Bamako. Mali actor Kouyate dies aged 74 2010-04-18T13:29:00Z Along with Malian singing and drumming from Trinidad and Tobago, the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company presents Aztec dances, and Csurdongolo Folk Ensemble offers traditional Hungarian song and dance. Dance Listings for July 31-Aug. 6 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z The problem is simple: many of the songs start with sturdy loping riffs influenced by Malian desert blues, but the laid-back, deadpan vocals by all three Dirtmusicians manage to sap the energy from the music. Dirtmusic: BKO 2010-04-15T22:30:00Z Assetou Sy is founder and executive director of the first Malian Culture centre in the US and its Finally Girls Matter campaign. A family at war: saving my granddaughter from FGM 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z It’s hard not to look with envy at the party photographs of this great Malian photographer, where the dancing goes on until dawn and everyone is dressed to kill. The Best Art Books of 2017 2017-12-14T05:00:00Z He uses unorthodox tunings and incorporates a global mix of flamenco and blues into his interpretation of dansa, a traditional form of Malian music from his hometown, Kayes. 12 Pop, Rock and Jazz Concerts to Check Out in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z Now based in Algeria, they see themselves as distinct from Malians. Malians who sang out against conflict get Songlines honors 2014-04-24T00:06:43Z There were myriad adventures and dangers along the way, from jihadist roadblocks to bandits to corrupt Malian soldiers. Meet ‘The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu’ 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z "I'm pleased that it's Malians from other ends of the country," he told Reuters, referring to different fronts in the conflict. Malians who sang out against conflict get Songlines honors 2014-04-24T00:06:43Z On some nights, he would attend four parties, one after the other, photographing young Malians able, for the first time, to dance close together. Malick Sidibé, Photographer Known for Social Reportage in Mali, Dies at 80 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z In fact, while obviously respectful of tradition, she's also keen to bend the rules, for instance using vocal harmonies in her songs, which is rare for Malian singers. New music: Rokia Traoré – Beautiful Africa 2013-01-31T14:34:47Z On Monday, the Malian army said that its advance to Kidal had only been opposed by "a series of low intensity skirmishes" from what it described as "the alliance of terrorist armed groups". Mali army seizes key rebel northern stronghold Kidal 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The 32-year-old Malian had worked for a sub-contractor at Camp Castor, the base that is operated by German UN soldiers in Gao, northern Mali's most populous city. Translators for German UN troops in Mali fear Taliban-style fate 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z In the upcoming withdrawals, Dujarric said the U.N. wants “to ensure that the Malian authorities cooperate with us at every level, especially on air support because that is critical to the safety of our colleagues.” UN convoy stretching 9 kilometers ends harrowing trip in Mali that saw 37 peacekeepers hurt by IEDs 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Since the withdrawals, human rights violations have worsened and Malians are now even less safe, he says. Why does France have military bases in Africa? 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z It is not clear how well positioned the Malian army is to take back the base. UN retreat from Mali in disarray as violence surges 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Under an agreement signed in 2015, the largely Tuareg separatists were to be integrated into the army and the control of Kidal handed over to the Malian government. Mali army seizes key rebel northern stronghold Kidal 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z About 900 Malians have been employed to work with Minusma as translators, drivers and other support roles across the 12 UN bases nationwide. Translators for German UN troops in Mali fear Taliban-style fate 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Malian security forces were responsible for at least 40 civilian deaths, nearly half of whom were children, the report said. Rights groups report widespread war crimes across Africa’s Sahel region with communities under siege 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Prof Chafer believes Wagner's main role in the country "is not to improve the security of the population but to support the Malian military regime". Why does France have military bases in Africa? 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Security analysts have warned that the Malian state could collapse altogether, further destabilising a region where insurgents with links to al Qaeda and Islamic State are gaining ground. UN retreat from Mali in disarray as violence surges 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z From 2013, French troops backed the Malian government in its fight against the Islamist militants. Mali army seizes key rebel northern stronghold Kidal 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Last year, AIIC, together with 21 other organisations, wrote to German ministers calling for the extraction of the Malian translators and their families "prior to full withdrawal". Translators for German UN troops in Mali fear Taliban-style fate 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z But the insurgents regrouped in the desert and began launching attacks on the Malian army and its allies. U.N. peacekeepers in Mali withdraw from two bases in the north as fighting intensifies 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z After a year of Islamist rule, Malian government forces, backed by French troops, re-took the city. Mali crisis: Life in Timbuktu and Gao under siege by Islamist fighters 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Since then, CMA has attacked other Malian army bases, some hundreds of miles apart. Mali in meltdown as militants advance and U.N. withdraws 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z The Malian army said in a post on X social media site that “intense combat against terrorists was ongoing at the Bamba locality”, adding that more details will follow. Mali Tuareg rebels claim military base following clashes on Sunday 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z He adds that Niger's armed forces are more present across their territory than Malian forces were. 'France takes us for idiots' - Inside coup-hit Niger 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Malian voters cast ballots in a June referendum on a new draft constitution in a referendum that the regime said would pave the way for elections. Mali’s military government postpones a presidential election intended to restore civilian rule 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Two people have been killed and five others injured after shells were fired on the historic northern Malian city of Timbuktu, the army says. Timbuktu siege: Two killed in Mali mortar attack 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z And this week, another group of rebels attacked Malian army camps in the Lere locality on the border with Mauritania, leaving several security personnel dead and wounded. Mali’s junta struggles to fight growing violence in a northern region as UN peacekeepers withdraw 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z The Malian army has also come under attacks from insurgents linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State. Mali Tuareg rebels claim military base following clashes on Sunday 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z The CMA said in a statement on Wednesday that it had lost nine fighters and had killed about 97 Malian soldiers. Malian army and northern rebels report dozens killed in clashes 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z The general staff of the Malian armed forces said 10 combatants on its side were killed on Tuesday repelling an attack near Bourem and said 46 enemy fighters had been killed during the operation. Malian army says dozens killed in clashes with rebels near northern town 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z An alliance of Tuareg groups that re-launched a rebellion last month said it had captured two bases from the Malian army in Sunday's fighting. Timbuktu siege: Two killed in Mali mortar attack 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Now, fleeing Malians fear the worst is yet to come in the prolonged violence. Mali’s junta struggles to fight growing violence in a northern region as UN peacekeepers withdraw 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Malian media reported the attack and videos shared online showed smoke rising from area around the base while machinegun fire could be heard in the background. Al Qaeda branch claims attack on second Mali military base 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The Malian government announcement said its forces, in responding to the attacks, killed some 50 assailants. 2 attacks by Islamist insurgents in Mali leave 49 civilians and 15 soldiers dead, military says 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z They were able to terminate all U.N. sanctions on Malians and abolish a panel of experts which has been critical of activities of Russia’s Wagner Group in the West African nation. Russia’s actions at U.N. terminate Mali sanctions and panel of experts reporting, recently on Wagner 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Mali’s Konfourou said “armed terrorist groups took hostile action to prevent the Malian security and armed forces from occupying the camp” at Ber. UN in ‘unprecedented’ 6-month withdrawal of nearly 13,000 peacekeepers from Mali 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The Malian government has referred to them as a “terrorist group” while they in turn have accused the army of violating their security agreement. Mali’s junta struggles to fight growing violence in a northern region as UN peacekeepers withdraw 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z The panel said it remains particularly concerned with persistent conflict-related sexual violence in the eastern Menaka and central Mopti regions, “especially those involving the foreign security partners of the Malian Armed Force” – the Wagner Group. UN experts say Islamic State group almost doubled the territory they control in Mali in under a year 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z Timbuktu has been blockaded by armed groups since late August, when the Malian army deployed reinforcements to the region. 2 attacks by Islamist insurgents in Mali leave 49 civilians and 15 soldiers dead, military says 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The result is that after Thursday, Aug. 31, when the current sanctions regime ends there will be no sanctions on the Malians. Russia’s actions at U.N. terminate Mali sanctions and panel of experts reporting, recently on Wagner 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Though not officially recognized by Malian authorities, Wagner forces have been known to operate in the rural north, where rebel and extremist groups have eroded state power and tormented communities. Russia’s Wagner mercenaries face uncertainty after the presumed death of its leader in a plane crash 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z It also described how Malian soldiers, overseen by Wagner fighters, killed around 500 mostly unarmed civilians in a village. Inside Mali: What now for the country that bet its security on Wagner? 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z "The Burkinabe and Malian Ministers ... reiterated their rejection of an armed intervention against the people of Niger which will be considered as a declaration of war," it said. Niger allows Mali, Burkina Faso troops to enter its territory in case of attack 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z U.N. sanctions monitors alleged in a report in August that Malian troops and their Russian partners were using violence against women and other grave human rights abuses to spread terror. Russia's Prigozhin posts first video since mutiny, hints he is in Africa 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z On the Malian side, the departure of French troops last year left a security vacuum that groups linked to Islamic State and Al Qaeda have expanded into. Niger says 17 of its soldiers killed in ambush near Burkina Faso border 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z The Malian army has not responded to the allegations, but on Saturday said six of its soldiers stationed in Ber were killed repelling an attempted incursion by unspecified "armed terrorist groups." UN peacekeepers speed up northern Mali withdrawal as separatists accuse army of attack 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z The United States has imposed sanctions on Wagner and Malian officials and repeatedly warned of what it says are Wagner's destabilizing activities. Mali's troops, foreign partners target women to 'spread terror' - UN report 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z He said three Malian sources and a French diplomat confirmed the meeting first reported by France 24. Niger’s junta rulers ask for help from Russian group Wagner as it faces military intervention threat 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, one traveled to Mali’s capital, Bamako, where he met with Malian leaders and Wagner officials. ‘Not Another Coup as Usual’: What to Know About Niger’s Crisis 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z But amid safety concerns, some Malians also fear the immediate economic fallout. Malians who thrived with arrival of U.N. peacekeeping mission fear economic fallout from departure 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Some Malians also fear the immediate economic fallout. Malians who thrived with arrival of UN peacekeeping mission fear economic fallout from its departure 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z The Malian regime's insistence that the UN withdraw its peacekeeping force, weakening the defence against spreading jihadist violence, has only deepened regional leaders' concern - and their consequent wariness of Russian policy. Russia-Africa summit: Putin seeks to extend influence 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Wagner fighters have been accused of committing atrocities alongside the Malian army fighting jihadists. Wagner in Mali: US sanctions top junta officials over alleged ties 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The human rights group interviewed 40 people by phone, including witnesses, and reviewed a video “showing evidence of abuses by Malian soldiers and associated foreign fighters.” Mali’s army and suspected Russia-linked mercenaries committed ‘new atrocities,’ rights group says 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Malian band Tinariwen were first on the bill, easing everyone into the festival vibe with a feast of traditional desert blues on the main stage. Pulp: Jarvis Cocker celebrate the band's comeback at Latitude 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z “If the Malian authorities fail to make investments to compensate for the U.N. mission’s departure, Bamako’s relations with populations in the north could become strained,” the group headquartered in Belgium said. Malians who thrived with arrival of UN peacekeeping mission fear economic fallout from its departure 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z In March 2022, witnesses reported a massacre of 300 civilians in the village of Mourah at the hands of Malian government forces and about 100 Russian-speaking men. Post-mutiny, Wagner Group mercenaries still a threat in Africa, Middle East 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z "Many of those deaths were the result of operations conducted by the Malian armed forces alongside members of the Wagner group," Mr Blinken said. Wagner in Mali: US sanctions top junta officials over alleged ties 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Also Monday, the United States imposed sanctions on three Malian officials for facilitating Wagner’s deployment and expansion in the country. Mali’s army and suspected Russia-linked mercenaries committed ‘new atrocities,’ rights group says 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z But they regrouped in the desert and began launching attacks on the Malian army and its allies. UN votes to immediately end its peacekeeping operation in Mali after a demand from military junta 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z The Malian state and basic public administration and essential services are entirely absent from many parts of the north. Boost for Wagner as Mali shuns UN troops, but at what cost? 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z “It’s a Malian decision and we need to find the least horrible way to implement it,” said a Security Council diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity. UN Security Council to vote to end peacekeeping mission in Mali 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z A UN report released in May described how Malian soldiers, overseen by Wagner fighters, killed around 500 mostly unarmed civilians in a village in the Mopti region over five days in March 2022. Wagner in Mali: US sanctions top junta officials over alleged ties 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The Treasury office identified the three Malian officials as Col. Mali’s army and suspected Russia-linked mercenaries committed ‘new atrocities,’ rights group says 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Malian officials have yet to comment on the crisis in Russia, underscoring their quandary. After Mutiny Against Putin, Russia’s Friends Have Reason to Hedge Bets 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z "It is the entire Malian nation together that is rediscovering itself," said one contributor to a recent TV discussion show. Boost for Wagner as Mali shuns UN troops, but at what cost? 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z But the Malian government has denied using Wagner for any purpose other than training. Russian militia maintains ruthless role in Africa after failed rebellion 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The Malian government denied wrongdoing and said it would investigate. Wagner in Mali: US sanctions top junta officials over alleged ties 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z According to the people interviewed by Human Rights Watch, “scores of Malian and ‘white’ foreign soldiers” killed at least 20 civilians, among them a woman and a 6-year-old, during an operation in the Mopti region. Mali’s army and suspected Russia-linked mercenaries committed ‘new atrocities,’ rights group says 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Treasury says Ivanov worked with Malian government officials on weapons deals, mining projects, and other Wagner Group activities in Mali. U.S. sanctions gold firms connected to Russian Wagner mercenary group 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z However, ordinary Malians, particularly in the fragile centre and north, may miss the UN force. Boost for Wagner as Mali shuns UN troops, but at what cost? 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z An officer in the Malian Air Force who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was unauthorized to comment publicly said Russian fighters play an important combat role. Russian militia maintains ruthless role in Africa after failed rebellion 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z While Malian officials have said in the past that there are Russian military instructors in the country, they have never admitted the presence of Wagner. Wagner in Mali: US sanctions top junta officials over alleged ties 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The U.S. announced the sanctions against the Malian officials a month after Treasury sanctioned four firms and one individual connected to Wagner in the Central African Republic, the United Arab Emirates and Russia. Mali’s army and suspected Russia-linked mercenaries committed ‘new atrocities,’ rights group says 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z The UN linked "foreign forces" and the Malian army to the killings, while the US sanctioned two soldiers and the de facto commander of Wagner in Mali. Wagner's network in Africa faces uncertain future 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z It has protected cities including Gao and Timbuktu that are surrounded by militants, provided medical evacuations for Malian soldiers, and flown government officials across the country to avoid driving in conflict zones. U.N. peacekeeping mission in Mali to end on June 30 - French draft resolution 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z "We are concerned about the effects this decision will have on the security and humanitarian crises impacting the Malian people," he said in a statement. US urges 'orderly, responsible' drawdown of UN peacekeepers from Mali 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Malians who voted Sunday said they hoped the constitution’s approval would be a step in the right direction for a country mired by Islamic extremist violence for a decade. Mali’s military junta holds referendum on new constitution that it calls a step toward new elections 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Treasury said Ivanov worked with Malian government officials on weapons deals, mining projects, and other Wagner Group activities in Mali. Mali’s army and suspected Russia-linked mercenaries committed ‘new atrocities,’ rights group says 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z For example, the Malian junta has just asked the UN peacekeeping force to leave the country - in line with a social media push to get the force replaced by Russian troops. Wagner's network in Africa faces uncertain future 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z "That the Malian transition government and Russia would use the upcoming extension of the UN Mandate to derive political capital from that does not surprise us," a spokeswoman for the defence ministry said. Germany resists Malian junta demand for immediate exit of troops 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z On June 14, the Malian government issued a statement rejecting all the proposals. Analysis: Mali faces spectre of anarchy after demanding UN's departure 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Malians voted on Sunday in a referendum on changing the constitution that the ruling military junta and regional powers have said will pave the way to elections and a return to civilian rule. Attack on Vienna's pride parade prevented, security services say 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Human Rights Office said more than 500 people were killed – the majority summarily executed – by Malian troops and foreign military personnel during a military operation in the village of Moura. Mali’s army and suspected Russia-linked mercenaries committed ‘new atrocities,’ rights group says 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Malians voted on Sunday in a referendum on changing the constitution that the ruling military junta and regional powers have said will pave the way to elections and a return to civilian rule. Israel set to approve thousands of building permits in West Bank 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Mali's interim military authorities made the request on Friday, citing a "crisis of confidence" between Malian authorities and the decade-long U.N. mission known as MINUSMA, which has struggled to protect civilians and its own troops. Germany resists Malian junta demand for immediate exit of troops 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Malians voted on Sunday in a referendum on changing the constitution that the ruling military junta and regional powers have said will pave the way to elections and a return to civilian rule. Family and friends mourn murdered model in Hong Kong 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z “The Malian government asks for the withdrawal without delay” of the peacekeepers, Diop said in his speech at the council. Mali’s top diplomat demands UN peacekeepers leave the country after more than 10 years 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z "In light of all of the above, the Malian government asks for the withdrawal, without delay, of MINUSMA," he said. Mali asks United Nations to withdraw peacekeeping force MINUSMA 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Mr Maslov is seen as a key figure in Wagner, working with Malian officials to build Wagner's presence. Ukraine war: Wagner may be smuggling weapons from Mali - US 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z The United States also imposed visa restrictions Thursday on two Malian military commanders. US sanctions head of Russia’s Wagner Group in Mali, accused of arms trafficking for Ukraine fight 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z These towns were key prizes to the Malian monarchs and included Djenné, Timbuktu, and Gao. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z He said the mission has not “been able to adequately respond to the security situation in Mali” and that its “future outlook doesn’t seem to respond to the security needs” of the Malians. Mali’s top diplomat demands UN peacekeepers leave the country after more than 10 years 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Periodic rebellions by the peoples of Timbuktu, Takedda, and Gao, coupled with civil war, a struggling economy, and incursions by Almoravids from the north, caused Gao’s Malian rulers to withdraw in the 1430s. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z "The United States continues to stand with the Malian people in the fight against terrorism," Miller said in a statement. US urges Mali to investigate, hold accountable those to blame for Moura attack 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z The penalties came in connection with a 2022 massacre in which the U.N. says Malian forces backed by foreign fighters killed at least 500 people in a village in central Mali. US sanctions head of Russia’s Wagner Group in Mali, accused of arms trafficking for Ukraine fight 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z The attacks by the Mossi and Tuareg squeezed the enfeebled Malian Empire from the north and east. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z But many Malians say the peacekeepers have brought no stability. Mali’s top diplomat demands UN peacekeepers leave the country after more than 10 years 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Unlike the rulers of Ghana, the Malian elite—including the mansa or king—converted to Islam. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z The report said Malian soldiers and foreign personnel descended in helicopters on the village of Moura on March 27 last year and opened fire on fleeing residents. Mali rejects UN report on alleged execution of 500 villagers by troops 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z Malian authorities have said that their operation last March neutralized extremists and didn’t allow U.N. investigators to visit the village. U.N. human rights report says at least 500 believed to have died in Mali village massacre last year 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z These raids were followed by rebellions in towns, signaling a more dramatic shift in the region’s geopolitics whereby many of the empire’s most important cities sought to break free of Malian rule. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z The report said Malian soldiers and "armed white men" who spoke a language not familiar to local people descended in helicopters and opened fire on fleeing residents. Malian troops, foreign forces executed 500 people in village in 2022 - UN 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z When a king conquered a region and attempted to spread Islam, the gold producers who refused to convert ceased mining operations, thereby threatening the Malian gold supply. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Budanov’s agency made plans to attack members of the notorious Russian military contractor Wagner Group in Mali, where personnel provide security assistance to the Malian government and training for its military, the documents state. At U.S. behest, Ukraine held off anniversary attacks on Russia 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z France and others have alleged that the Malian forces in Moura were aided by Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group. U.N. human rights report says at least 500 believed to have died in Mali village massacre last year 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Although the Malians returned to the city and ruled it for another hundred years, the Mossi raid demonstrated to others that the empire had been diminished. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z Earlier this month, Malian authorities welcomed Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on a visit aimed at strengthening security and economic cooperation. U.N. resolution to end Ukraine war: How countries voted and who abstained 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z This posed a serious risk to the imperial economy, so Malian rulers allowed gold areas to remain quasi-independent vassal states. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Since 2018, however, when Diallo and his colleagues described the Malian field in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, the number of papers on natural hydrogen has exploded. Hidden hydrogen: Earth may hold vast stores of a renewable, carbon-free fuel 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z “Witnesses reported seeing ‘armed white men’ who spoke an unknown language operating alongside the Malian forces and at times appearing to supervise operations,” the U.N. U.N. human rights report says at least 500 believed to have died in Mali village massacre last year 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Many of the Malian Empire’s most important historical and religious sites are in danger as a result of political conflict. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z It has instead lionised Moscow for empowering the Malian armed forces after despatching heavy military equipment to Bamako on several occasions since the army seized power in August 2020. Russia's African footprint grows with Lavrov trip to Mali 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z Mr. Lavrov is beginning his tour in Mali, where he will aim to strengthen defense and security ties, the Malian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Russian Attacks Intensify in Eastern Ukraine Ahead of Expected Offensive 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z The mission, known as MINUSMA, responded on Monday saying it had been informed by Malian authorities and "deeply" regretted their decision to expel Andali. U.N. mission still committed to Mali despite human rights chief expulsion 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z “According to witnesses, Malian troops were rotated in and out of Moura daily, but the foreign personnel remained for the duration of the operation.” U.N. human rights report says at least 500 believed to have died in Mali village massacre last year 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z The annexation of Gao greatly expanded the Malian Empire, but it did not last. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z But concerns have been raised about the way Wagner Group fighters operate and the UN has demanded investigations into possible war crimes by Malian soldiers and the mercenaries, which Malian authorities consistently deny. Russia's African footprint grows with Lavrov trip to Mali 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z Dicko, the vice president of a human rights NGO called Kisal, denounced alleged killings by the Malian army and the shadowy Russian military contractor the Wagner Group. Mali orders UN human rights official to leave the country 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z It added that it remained committed to an "open and transparent collaboration with the Malian authorities". U.N. mission still committed to Mali despite human rights chief expulsion 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Mr. Lavrov’s two-day visit to the West African nation is aimed at strengthening defense and security ties, the Malian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Russia’s foreign minister heads to Mali, his third trip to Africa in recent months. 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Periodic rebellions by the peoples of Timbuktu, Takedda, and Gao, coupled with invasions from the north, civil war, and a struggling economy, caused Gao’s Malian rulers to withdraw from the region in the 1430s. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z Survivors told Human Rights Watch that Malian soldiers and "white soldiers speaking in a strange language" summarily executed dozens of men. Russia's African footprint grows with Lavrov trip to Mali 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z The Malian authorities have come under pressure for alleged human rights violations and abuses reportedly perpetrated by Malian armed forces in partnership with the Russian private military contractor Wagner Group in Mali. Mali expels U.N. mission's human rights chief 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z The junta has since come under pressure for alleged human rights violations and abuses reportedly perpetrated by Malian armed forces in partnership with the Russian private military contractor Wagner Group in Mali. U.N. mission still committed to Mali despite human rights chief expulsion 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z For the Malian authorities, the visit also offers a show of foreign support amid tensions with Western nations, and some West African neighbors, over the coup and its use of mercenaries. Russia’s foreign minister heads to Mali, his third trip to Africa in recent months. 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Initially, the raids caught Malian vassal territories off guard, but they soon recovered and effectively resisted further European encroachment. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z This has been widely spread on social media and the pro-Wagner messages gain some public appeal when they were shared by those Malian pressure groups which have held protests agitating for increased co-operation with Moscow. Russia's African footprint grows with Lavrov trip to Mali 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z “This high-level visit is in line with the political choice made by the Transitional Government to expand and diversify strategic partnerships,” the Malian ministry said in a statement. Mali says Russia's Lavrov to visit to strengthen defence ties 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z Malian military officials and a representative for the Wagner company did not respond to requests for comment. Wagner Group May Have Committed War Crimes in Mali, U.N. Experts Say 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z “The presence of the Russian foreign minister is an opportunity for the Malian authorities who need a powerful ally on the global stage,” the daily Le Pays newspaper wrote on its front page. Russia’s foreign minister heads to Mali, his third trip to Africa in recent months. 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Diop said the government participated in the internal review in the hope it would “respond to the deep aspirations of the Malian people.” Mali defends Russian ties and opposes options for UN force 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z Many Malians accuse the military and the white soldiers working with them of arbitrary arrests of civilians herding cattle, farming or going to market. Violence soars in Mali in the year after Russians arrive 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z U.N experts last Tuesday called for an independent investigation into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity by Malian government forces and Russian private military contractor Wagner Group. Mali says Russia's Lavrov to visit to strengthen defence ties 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z The incidents took place in central regions where militants with ties to al Qaeda and Islamic State regularly attack civilians, Malian soldiers, U.N. peacekeepers and other international forces. Fourteen Malian soldiers killed in two militant attacks -army 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Mali's junta leader has pardoned 49 Ivorian soldiers arrested in July and accused of conspiring against the Malian government, the presidency said in a statement on Friday. Gabon names vice-president and new prime minister 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z Nonetheless, he said, Malian forces over the last few months “have demonstrated that they can indeed achieve results in the fight against terrorism,” adding that the Russian training “is bearing fruit.” Mali defends Russian ties and opposes options for UN force 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z “It is up to the Malians to decide what steps to follow for the return of peace in Mali,” said Seydou Diawara, head of a political opposition group. Violence soars in Mali in the year after Russians arrive 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z At the time the Malian authorities said the troops were acting as mercenaries, while Ivory Coast said they were part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali. Pardoned Ivorian soldiers arrive home after six months in Malian captivity 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z After the soldiers were arrested, the United Nations acknowledged procedural “dysfunctions” in a note to the Malian government and admitted that “certain measures have not been followed.” Mali Pardons Ivorian Soldiers It Had Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z They were held in jail while Malian officials put the case together. They Said They Went to Mali to Keep the Peace. Now They’re Jailed as Mercenaries. 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z The babies - five girls and four boys - were born by Caesarean section at 30 weeks, according to the Malian authorities last year. World-record nonuplets return home to Mali from Morocco 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z They asked Malian authorities to release the soldiers by the end of this month. West African leaders plan peacekeeping force to counter 'coup belt' reputation 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z The move immediately raised fears for the hundreds of thousands of Malians currently receiving aid. Mali govt bans aid groups receiving funds from France 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Three female soldiers have been released, but the others remain in Malian custody. Ivory Coast to withdraw peacekeepers from Mali after arrests 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z The Malian junta has begun working with the Russian mercenary group Wagner, according to researchers, analysts and foreign officials, which has led to reports of massacres and other human rights violations. They Said They Went to Mali to Keep the Peace. Now They’re Jailed as Mercenaries. 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z He also attacked the current Malian government for working with the Russian mercenary group Wagner. UK withdraws troops from Mali early blaming political instability 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z The Malian's government's partnership with Wagner, which has also been linked to human rights abuses, was counterproductive to security in the region, he added. Britain to withdraw troops from Mali peacekeeping force 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z The number of banned organizations is not yet clear but is believed to affect dozens including many Malian associations. Mali govt bans aid groups receiving funds from France 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Malian authorities said the aviation company should “henceforth entrust its security to the Malian defense and security forces.” Ivory Coast to withdraw peacekeepers from Mali after arrests 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z She said that Malians felt it was an indication that impunity was no longer tolerated. They Said They Went to Mali to Keep the Peace. Now They’re Jailed as Mercenaries. 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z "The Wagner Group is linked to mass human rights abuses and the Malian government's partnership with the Wagner Group is counterproductive to lasting stability and security in their region," he told MPs. UK withdraws troops from Mali early blaming political instability 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z The last French troops left their base in the Malian town of Gao on 15 August. France calls time on anti-jihadist Operation Barkhane in Sahel 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the provision of such supplies with his Malian counterpart in August - a sign of deepening ties as Bamako's relationship soured with its long-time ally and former colonial ruler, France. Malian minister says Russia will ship food and fuel to Mali in coming weeks 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z In the rural Malian villages where the researchers work, young children on average experience two potentially life-threatening malaria infections in a single season, but can suffer as many as five. A new tool to prevent malaria shows promise: Antibody drugs 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z But the Malian junta made clear that it wanted something in exchange for them. They Said They Went to Mali to Keep the Peace. Now They’re Jailed as Mercenaries. 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z Ambassador Nicolas De Riviere countered, saying he wanted “to re-establish the truth after the mendacious accusations and defamatory accusations from the Malian transitional government,” stressing that “France never violated Malian airspace.” Mali accuses France of `duplicitous acts’ which it denies 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Secretary-General assessment, accuse Malian soldiers and Russian mercenaries collaborating with the military government of abusing and killing civilians suspected of colluding with jihadists. Mali threatens to defend against French sovereignty violations 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Fighters from the Wagner Group, a Kremlin-linked private military company, have been supporting the Malian army in its fight since late last year. Malian minister says Russia will ship food and fuel to Mali in coming weeks 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z But the jihadis regrouped in the surrounding desert and have launched scores of attacks on the Malian military and U.N. peacekeepers in the years since. 3 UN peacekeepers die in Mali roadside bomb attack 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Thousands of people have fled to towns in Menaka and Gao, home to another military base from which Malian troops are battling the insurgency with the help of hired Russian fighters. Islamist militants in Mali kill hundreds, displace thousands in eastern advance 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z But they regrouped and have launched attacks in central Mali and targeted the Malian army, U.N. peacekeepers and civilians. Mali accuses France of `duplicitous acts’ which it denies 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z The plane was a Sukhoi SU-25 type combat aircraft that was returning from a mission to support civilians in the region, according to a statement by the Malian Armed Forces. Two killed after military plane crashes at airport in north Mali city of Gao 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Wagner and the Malian army have since been accused by rights groups and witnesses of widespread abuses, including the killing of hundreds of civilians in the town of Moura in March. Who is Ibrahim Traore, the soldier behind Burkina Faso's latest coup? 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z The Malian prime minister had particularly sharp words as well for Guterres, criticizing his recent comments on the standoff between Mali and Ivory Coast over 46 detained Ivorian soldiers. Mali prime minister lashes out at France, UN, regional bloc 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z In Menaka and Gao, Malian troops and the few remaining international forces that back them are increasingly confined to the towns that host their bases. Islamist militants in Mali kill hundreds, displace thousands in eastern advance 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The extremists “are taking advantage of security voids which the Malian forces are striving to fill and are fighting for territorial control” while targeting Malian troops and U.N. peacekeepers, Wane said. Mali accuses France of `duplicitous acts’ which it denies 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z France intervened militarily in 2013, leading an effort to oust Islamic extremists from control of the northern Malian towns they had overtaken. Mali prime minister lashes out at France, UN, regional bloc 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z Whenever he was asked to state his profession, Malian musician Ali Farka Touré liked to respond that he was a farmer. How Khruangbin updated the music of Mali's maestro Ali Farka Touré 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Earlier on Monday, the army said two soldiers were killed and around a dozen were injured in attack on a military unit in the north of the country near the Malian border. Burkina Faso military leader takes over defence portfolio in cabinet reshuffle 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Malian authorities did not respond to a request for comment. Islamic State affiliate kills 30 civilians in Mali raid, militia says 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z “We are appalled by reports of human rights violations and abuses allegedly perpetrated by violent extremist groups and by Malian armed forces in partnership with the Kremlin-backed Wagner group,” Thomas-Greenfield said. Mali accuses France of `duplicitous acts’ which it denies 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z The French departure has raised new concerns about whether those militants will again regain territory with security responsibilities now falling to the Malian military and U.N. peacekeepers. Mali prime minister lashes out at France, UN, regional bloc 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z "But we tell our Malian partners unequivocally what we expect with regard to the security of our soldiers. Should this not work out, it will be difficult to stay." German troops will only stay in Mali if security needs met - foreign minister 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z The soldiers were detained at the Malian capital Bamako's international airport on July 10. Mali releases three women from among 49 detained Ivorian soldiers 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z The alleged massacre took place on market day in Hombori municipality, in the central region of Douentza, after a Malian military convoy hit an improvised explosive device. World Digest: Aug. 31, 2022 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z In August, Kariuki said the U.N. independent expert on human rights reported violations by Malian forces alongside “foreign military personnel described as Russian military officials.” Mali accuses France of `duplicitous acts’ which it denies 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z The Malian prime minister had particularly sharp words as well for the U.N. Mali prime minister lashes out at France, UN, regional bloc 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z In mid-August, Berlin had temporarily suspended its reconnaissance mission after the Malian government had repeatedly withheld clearances for German military flights. Russian presence in Mali must not create blind spots for peacekeepers - Germany 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z Both Malian and Ivorian state TV said three women in the group had been freed. Mali releases three women from among 49 detained Ivorian soldiers 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z The United Nations has repeatedly accused Malian troops of summarily executing civilians and suspected militants over the course of their decade-long fight against groups tied to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State. World Digest: Aug. 31, 2022 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z In March, Malian soldiers and Russian operatives looted houses and executed hundreds of men in the village of Moura, before forcing locals to burn bodies in mass graves, according to a New York Times investigation. Main Target of Russian Mercenaries in Africa Is Civilians, Report Says 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Whatever new strategy that emerges will have to be conducted in co-ordination with Algeria, which by its sheer size is an unavoidable player in the Malian conflict, as well as in equally unstable Libya. France's Emmanuel Macron to mend Algeria ties as energy crisis bites 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z Problems might arise should the Malian authorities restrict the freedom of movement of the U.N. troops and their reconnaissance aircraft, he said. Russian presence in Mali must not create blind spots for peacekeepers - Germany 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z "These flagrant violations of Malian airspace were used by France to collect information for terrorist groups operating in the Sahel and to drop arms and ammunition to them," the letter said. Mali accuses France of arming Islamist fighters in letter to U.N. 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z “At the same time, the French were ultimately not able to manage tensions with successive Malian governments.” Analysis | Al-Qaeda and Islamic State are on the rise in Africa 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z Malian armed forces later joined them, and the bodies of 33 men who had been arrested were found burned, the report said. Main Target of Russian Mercenaries in Africa Is Civilians, Report Says 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Fighters from the Wagner Group, a Kremlin-linked private military company, have been supporting the Malian army in its fight against Islamist insurgents since late last year. German troops spot Russian forces in Mali as French pull out - document 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z "It remains to be seen how the Malian authorities and the U.N. will take our security interests into account with regard to the Russian engagement in Mali," Zorn said. Russian presence in Mali must not create blind spots for peacekeepers - Germany 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z It began with fanfare and friendship: Arriving in the West African nation of Mali in 2013, French troops were greeted as heroes liberating Malians from an existential jihadist threat. French Soldiers Quit Mali After 9 Years, Billions Spent and Many Lives Lost 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Forces linked to that organization, along with Malian troops, are believed to have carried out mass extrajudicial executions in a central Malian town in March. Analysis | Al-Qaeda and Islamic State are on the rise in Africa 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z Now Wagner fighters are also targeting civilians in operations carried out without the Malian military, according to ACLED, reproducing a pattern seen in the Central African Republic. Main Target of Russian Mercenaries in Africa Is Civilians, Report Says 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z "Two hours later..., 20 to 30 persons in military uniforms not belonging to Mali's forces were seen unloading equipment from a Malian transport plane," the document said. German troops spot Russian forces in Mali as French pull out - document 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z Should the Malian authorities restrict the freedom of movement of the U.N. troops or set up Russian air defence systems, this would be problematic, he added. Russian presence in Mali must not create blind spots for peacekeepers - Germany 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z Thousands of civilians have died, as well as thousands of Malian soldiers and 59 French ones. French Soldiers Quit Mali After 9 Years, Billions Spent and Many Lives Lost 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z The last contingent of French soldiers of the so-called Barkhane Force present on Malian territory crossed into neighboring Niger on Monday afternoon, the French military said. French military: Last group of soldiers has left Mali 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z "We will, at least for the time being, suspend the reconnaissance part of mission," the spokesperson said, adding that Malian authorities had not issued the clearance for a flight to rotate some staff. Germany suspends part of Mali military mission over flight spat 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z Later in the morning, the panel said, Malian soldiers arrived in the village started beating the bound and blindfolded men “with heavy sticks used by the herders on their flocks.” UN experts: Malian military and ‘white’ soldiers killed 33 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z The report does not identify the "white-skinned soldiers" who are accused of rounding up men and older boys in a small Malian village, tying their hands behind their backs and blindfolding them. U.N. report links Malian, 'white-skinned' troops to civilian deaths 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z In 2020, Malians’ anger at their own government for failing to stop the violence bubbled over, and the country experienced some of its biggest demonstrations in years. French Soldiers Quit Mali After 9 Years, Billions Spent and Many Lives Lost 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z They criticized the Malian junta for hiring the Wagner Group, which the EU accuses of fomenting violence and committing human rights abuses in Africa. French military: Last group of soldiers has left Mali 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z "But this only makes sense if it has the backing of the Malian government," he warned. Germany suspends part of Mali military mission over flight spat 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z “In two other locations visited by the Malian Armed Forces, a helicopter carrying `white-skinned soldiers’ allegedly landed at the beginning of the operations” it said. UN experts: Malian military and ‘white’ soldiers killed 33 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Malian troops then arrived and are accused of beating the men and taking away 29 Mauritanians and four Malians. U.N. report links Malian, 'white-skinned' troops to civilian deaths 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z At the height of the protests, Malian soldiers staged a coup d’état, arresting the president, Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, and forcing him to resign. French Soldiers Quit Mali After 9 Years, Billions Spent and Many Lives Lost 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z “The main question that interests Western partners and necessarily other Malians is the place of religion in politics. Should there be a separation between the religious sphere and the political sphere?” said Yabi. Mali’s capital Bamako boosts security fearing jihadi attacks 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z But the vast majority were civilians massacred in the town of Moura by the Malian army, rights groups agree. Mali and Burkina Faso: Did the coups halt jihadist attacks? 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z The Russian government has acknowledged Wagner personnel are in Mali but the Malian government has described them as instructors from the Russian military rather then private security contractors. Al Qaeda affiliate claims attack on Mali's main military base 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z A Malian government official told Reuters on Friday they were not aware of the U.N. sanctions monitors report and did not want to comment. U.N. report links Malian, 'white-skinned' troops to civilian deaths 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Among them, he said, was a patronizing approach that eventually irked the Malian authorities and the country’s population. French Soldiers Quit Mali After 9 Years, Billions Spent and Many Lives Lost 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z He said while the majority of people in Mali are Muslim, “there are Malian civil society actors that will also push for the Republic of Mali to remain secular.” Mali’s capital Bamako boosts security fearing jihadi attacks 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Malian authorities have denied that any civilians were killed in Moura, saying only Islamist militants died. Mali and Burkina Faso: Did the coups halt jihadist attacks? 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Malian and French troops pushed the insurgents out of Mali’s cities, but they continued to control large areas of the countryside, where the state is often absent. Attack on Base in Mali Brings Conflict to Doorstep of Capital 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z Russia's Wagner Group began supplying hundreds of fighters last year to support the Malian military and has since been accused by human rights groups and local residents of participating in massacres of civilians. U.N. report links Malian, 'white-skinned' troops to civilian deaths 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z In March, Malian soldiers and their Russian allies executed hundreds of men in Moura, in central Mali, a recent New York Times investigation found. French Soldiers Quit Mali After 9 Years, Billions Spent and Many Lives Lost 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z The Malian government officially denies the presence of the Russian mercenaries, although several European diplomats have cited evidence that Wagner is in Mali. Mali’s capital Bamako boosts security fearing jihadi attacks 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Malian authorities are fully in control of as little as 15% of the country's territory, according to a recent UN report. Mali and Burkina Faso: Did the coups halt jihadist attacks? 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Two weeks ago, 49 Ivorian soldiers who had just arrived in the country to work with the peacekeeping mission were arrested by the Malian authorities, which accused them of being mercenaries. Attack on Base in Mali Brings Conflict to Doorstep of Capital 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z The Russian government has acknowledged Wagner personnel are in Mali, but the Malian government has described them as instructors from the Russian military rather then private security contractors. U.N. report links Malian, 'white-skinned' troops to civilian deaths 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z On Aug. 7, Islamist insurgents killed 42 Malian soldiers in an attack 70 miles south of the French base in the ancient city of Gao. French Soldiers Quit Mali After 9 Years, Billions Spent and Many Lives Lost 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Extremist rebels were forced from power in Mali’s northern cities with the help of a French-led military operation, but they regrouped in the desert and began attacking the Malian army and its allies. Egypt to withdraw peacekeeping troops from Mali, UN says 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z French troops were called in to tackle the insurgency the following year, with Malians initially welcoming the intervention by its former coloniser. Mali and Burkina Faso: Did the coups halt jihadist attacks? 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z After a spokesman for the mission said that the Malian government would have been told of their arrival in advance, he was ordered to leave the country. Attack on Base in Mali Brings Conflict to Doorstep of Capital 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z Mali arrests nearly 50 troops from Ivory Coast: Malian authorities arrested nearly 50 troops from Ivory Coast who came to Mali to work for a contractor for MINUSMA, the United Nations mission there. World Digest: July 12, 2022 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Thus, when Mali expelled France’s ambassador last year, many Malians welcomed the move. French Soldiers Quit Mali After 9 Years, Billions Spent and Many Lives Lost 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Malian authorities did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Ivory Coast asks Mali to immediately release 49 arrested soldiers 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Back in the hall, many audience members agreed that the manuscripts could help bring peace, but some pointed out that translations into languages spoken by more Malians, like Bambara, would be more useful than French. In West Africa and Beyond, Mali’s Famed Manuscripts Are Put to Use 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z With the French on their way out, and the Malian armed forces increasingly stretched, some Malians worry that attacks like those of this week will become increasingly difficult to prevent. Attack on Base in Mali Brings Conflict to Doorstep of Capital 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z He said their arrival as relief would have been communicated beforehand to Malian authorities. World Digest: July 12, 2022 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z But Ecowas appears to have decided to "bank" the commitments that it could secure at this stage and remain in dialogue with the Malian leadership over the remaining details. Mali coup: How junta got Ecowas economic sanctions lifted 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z The dead were part of a group of 83 migrants stuck on a distressed vessel since June 22, the Ministry of Malians abroad said in a statement. World Digest: July 5, 2022 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z The move was tied to France’s decision earlier this year to withdraw troops from Mali after nine years of helping Malian forces fight violent extremists who had threatened to seize power. 2 Egyptian peacekeepers killed, 5 others injured in Mali 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Malians posted videos of gunshots and a rising cloud of smoke on social media. Attack on Base in Mali Brings Conflict to Doorstep of Capital 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z After Wednesday’s vote, France’s U.N. ambassador, Nicolas De Riviere, said violations of human rights and humanitarian law by terrorist groups as well as Malian armed forces accompanied by members of the Wagner Group “must stop.” UN keeps peacekeepers in Mali as Russia and China abstain 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z For ordinary Malians, particularly the urban population in the capital, Bamako, who consume more imported goods, the lifting of the sanctions is certainly good news. Mali coup: How junta got Ecowas economic sanctions lifted 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z Of those, 61 were rescued, including some Malian nationals, with the help of the United Nations International Organization for Migration. World Digest: July 5, 2022 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z It aimed at training and protecting Malian combat forces. 2 Egyptian peacekeepers killed, 5 others injured in Mali 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Supreme Court threw out a similar lawsuit by six Malian citizens against Cargill and Nestle brought under the Alien Tort Statute, a 1789 federal law. Hershey, Nestle, Cargill win dismissal in U.S. of child slavery lawsuit 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z He said that “this includes terrorist armed groups, the Malian armed forces, and the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group.” UN keeps peacekeepers in Mali as Russia and China abstain 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Malian government forces and the Russian mercenaries are alleged to have killed more than 300 people in Moura, in central Mali, in March. How Russia has outflanked Ukraine in Africa 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z The attacks have been attributed to jihadist rebels as well as the Malian Army. 132 Civilians Killed by Rebel Attacks in Central Mali, Government Says 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z The French military was credited with helping to boot the insurgents out of Timbuktu and other northern centers, but they regrouped elsewhere, began attacking the Malian army and its allies and pushed farther south. Russia-West tensions inflame UN debate on Mali peacekeepers 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z The United States on Thursday called on the Malian transition government to take steps toward holding elections, adding to pressure on military leaders in Mali to restore democracy. Senegal's Sall says compromise still possible with Mali on election dates 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z The resolution authorizes the U.N. mission to assist Malian authorities in promoting and protecting human rights. UN keeps peacekeepers in Mali as Russia and China abstain 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z "We urge the Malian transition government to make sustained, tangible action toward holding elections, including detailed benchmarks and the early adoption of the electoral law," a U.S. U.S. urges Malian transition government to take steps towards elections 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z "ECOWAS regrets that while negotiations are still ongoing to reach a consensus, the Malian Authorities took this decision on the transition," the bloc said in a statement. West African bloc says it regrets Mali's 24-month transition decision 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z High-ranking Malian and Russian officials have been hit with European Union sanctions, sparked by Russia’s actions in Ukraine since 2014 and by Mali’s failure to hold elections that had been pledged for this past February. Russia-West tensions inflame UN debate on Mali peacekeepers 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z “The intent is to disrupt the lives of the Malian people, to disrupt transport, to disrupt security,” Dujarric said. 2 UN peacekeepers killed in 6th incident in Mali in 2 weeks 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Two Red Cross workers killed in Mali: A vehicle transporting a Red Cross team came under gunfire in western Mali, killing a Dutch aid worker and the car’s driver, the Malian Red Cross said. World Digest: June 2, 2022 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Armed men on motorcycles opened fire on the vehicle in the region of Kayes, the Malian Red Cross said in a statement. Two Red Cross workers killed in attack in western Mali 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z The Malian authorities and military did not respond to multiple requests for comment. ‘The killings didn’t stop.’ In Mali, a massacre with a Russian footprint 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z The U.N. peacekeeping force is investigating, as is the Malian government. Russia-West tensions inflame UN debate on Mali peacekeepers 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z Malian President Assimi Goïta had recently come to power in the latest of a series of coups that prompted international sanctions. How the U.S. has struggled to stop the growth of a shadowy Russian private army 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z Similar accounts have emerged across the West African nation since hundreds of Russian mercenaries joined the Malian army this winter in the fight to reclaim territory from groups loyal to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State. Civilian killings soar as Russian mercenaries join fight in West Africa 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z The driver, who was Malian, and a staff member of the Netherlands Red Cross were killed, it said, while two colleagues survived the attack. Two Red Cross workers killed in attack in western Mali 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Malian authorities hailed the Moura attack as a major victory in their fight against extremist groups, claiming to have killed 203 fighters and arrested more than 50 others, but making no mention of civilian casualties. ‘The killings didn’t stop.’ In Mali, a massacre with a Russian footprint 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z The recent U.N. report on Mali remarked on “a significant surge” in reports of abuses committed by extremists and Malian forces, sometimes accompanied by “foreign security personnel.” Russia-West tensions inflame UN debate on Mali peacekeepers 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z In March, the French newspaper Le Monde reported that Wagner mercenaries had participated in the torture of civilians, including by electrocution, while working with Malian soldiers. How the U.S. has struggled to stop the growth of a shadowy Russian private army 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z The number of Malians fleeing to neighboring Mauritania has surged in the months since Wagner landed. Civilian killings soar as Russian mercenaries join fight in West Africa 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z The European Union suspended its military training mission in Mali due to a lack of guarantees from Malian authorities that military contractors from Russia’s Wagner Group would not interfere in the work. Russia looms large on Scholz's first Africa tour as chancellor 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z On Monday, the U.N. mission said human rights violations committed by the Malian military against civilians had increased tenfold between the end of 2021 and the first quarter of this year. ‘The killings didn’t stop.’ In Mali, a massacre with a Russian footprint 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z While officials have said Russian soldiers are training the Malian military as part of a longstanding security partnership between the two governments, Diop insisted to the Security Council that “we don’t know anything about Wagner.” Russia-West tensions inflame UN debate on Mali peacekeepers 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z The Malian government has said that the Russians are helping their military as formal instructors, and that their army killed 203 "terrorists" and arrested 51 more during the operation. How the U.S. has struggled to stop the growth of a shadowy Russian private army 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z Drone videos and surveillance photos captured by French authorities and reviewed by The Post show White men in uniform alongside Malian forces. Civilian killings soar as Russian mercenaries join fight in West Africa 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z In Mali, France announced earlier this year that it was ending its counterterrorism operation amid souring relations with the Malian military leaders who seized power in a coup last May. Pentagon Taps Next Commander of U.S. Forces in Africa 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, Malian soldiers used the mosque’s loudspeakers to order everyone still hiding in houses to get out. ‘The killings didn’t stop.’ In Mali, a massacre with a Russian footprint 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Nonetheless, Pobee said that since last November the force has carried out operations in all three of its sectors without the participation of Malian battalions. UN: Mali pullout from counterterrorism force `unfortunate’ 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z The Malian Embassy in the U.S. did not respond to requests for comment. How the U.S. has struggled to stop the growth of a shadowy Russian private army 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z The Malian government has denied hiring Wagner, saying it works only with Russian military instructors. Civilian killings soar as Russian mercenaries join fight in West Africa 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z Western officials say Malian security forces have since hired Russian mercenaries with the Wagner Group, a private military company that also operates in Libya and the Central African Republic. Pentagon Taps Next Commander of U.S. Forces in Africa 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z He ran to the riverbed, hoping he would be safer with the Malian soldiers. ‘The killings didn’t stop.’ In Mali, a massacre with a Russian footprint 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Mali arrests suspects in coup attempt: Malian authorities have arrested suspects after an announcement by the ruling junta that it had foiled a coup attempt supported by an unnamed Western government. World Digest: May 17, 2022 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Mali says it foiled countercoup: The Malian government headed by a two-time coup leader announced that security forces had thwarted a countercoup that it said was supported by a Western government. World Digest: May 16, 2022 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z The Malian government and army did not respond to messages and calls seeking comment. Civilian killings soar as Russian mercenaries join fight in West Africa 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z Germany’s decision was also motivated by concerns that Malian forces receiving EU training could cooperate with Russian mercenaries operating in the country, Hoffmann said. Germany shifts focus of military missions in West Africa 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z A Malian soldier told a group of captives that the soldiers had killed “all the bad people,” said Hamadou. ‘The killings didn’t stop.’ In Mali, a massacre with a Russian footprint 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Ahead of the birth, Mrs Cissé was flown to Morocco by the Malian government for specialist care. Mali nonuplets in perfect health on first birthday - father 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z But that's been rejected by the Russian government, and the Malian authorities have voiced their unhappiness at the French allegations. What are France's accusations over a mass grave found in Mali? 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Three were unannounced by the Malian military, according to flight data provided by Flightradar24 and cellphone video posted to Telegram. Civilian killings soar as Russian mercenaries join fight in West Africa 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z It said French aircraft then flew back and forth over a convoy of Malian troops heading to Gossi on April 21. Mali says France violating its airspace to 'spy' on troops 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z In early April, Malian security forces and Russian mercenaries executed seven young children near the town of Bandiagara, according to the French military. ‘The killings didn’t stop.’ In Mali, a massacre with a Russian footprint 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z "The Malian state has put everything in place for the care and treatment of the nine babies and their mother. It's not at all easy, but it's beautiful and something that is comforting," he said. Mali nonuplets in perfect health on first birthday - father 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z French forces handed over a military base at Gossi to the Malian authorities on 19 April, and Malian soldiers moved in that day - one fact on which all parties involved in this agree. What are France's accusations over a mass grave found in Mali? 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Surveillance photos and drone video captured last month by the French Armed Forces and shared with The Post show what military officials described as Russian mercenaries at a Malian base formerly occupied by French troops. Civilian killings soar as Russian mercenaries join fight in West Africa 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z Before leaving on April 19, the French soldiers handed the base over to the Malian army. French army watches for bombs and potholes as it withdraws from Mali base 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z In mid-April, the Malian military said it killed 18 Islamist militants and rounded up hundreds of others at a livestock market in the town of Hombori. ‘The killings didn’t stop.’ In Mali, a massacre with a Russian footprint 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Since the start of the year, several European nations have denounced the presence of Wagner mercenaries — who are estimated to number about 1,000 — fighting alongside Malian soldiers. World Digest: April 25, 2022 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z The Twitter handle describes the account holder as "a retired soldier, Malian patriot and a political analyst". What are France's accusations over a mass grave found in Mali? 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z “I am terrified of the Malian army and these White soldiers. Nowhere is safe.” Civilian killings soar as Russian mercenaries join fight in West Africa 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z As saluting soldiers looked on, the French flag was lowered and removed and replaced with the Malian one. French army watches for bombs and potholes as it withdraws from Mali base 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z Some Malians in these regions are losing trust in the government. ‘The killings didn’t stop.’ In Mali, a massacre with a Russian footprint 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z However, Mali’s ruling junta denies that Wagner’s forces are fighting in the country, saying they are instead training Malian soldiers as part of cooperation between Mali and Russia. World Digest: April 25, 2022 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z Army spokesman Col Souleymane Dembele said the advanced state of decomposition of the bodies meant they had been dead for some days, and this, he claimed, would rule out the involvement of Malian forces. What are France's accusations over a mass grave found in Mali? 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z “The Russians are making Mali less safe,” said a Malian conflict researcher based in the heart of the insurgency, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the government has arrested critics. Civilian killings soar as Russian mercenaries join fight in West Africa 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z The United Nations has called for an investigation into reports that the Malian army, accompanied by “Russian private military personnel,” executed dozens of civilians during a March combat mission. He’s pro-Russian, anti-Zelensky and rallying for Putin in West Africa 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z On Malian television, local officials praised the military operation. ‘The killings didn’t stop.’ In Mali, a massacre with a Russian footprint 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z And when French soldiers arrived, Malians greeted them as liberating heroes. ‘Down With France’: Former Colonies in Africa Demand a Reset 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z It was only created in January this year and had been posting in support of the Malian army and Russia, and against the French presence. What are France's accusations over a mass grave found in Mali? 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z They all seemed to be wearing the same uniform, and one of the Malian soldiers acted as an interpreter. Civilian killings soar as Russian mercenaries join fight in West Africa 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z The witnesses gave their accounts in the Malian capital Bamako. Mali massacre survivors say white mercenaries involved in killings 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Many of the soldiers were Malians, but they were accompanied by white foreigners wearing military fatigues and speaking a language that was neither English nor French, locals said. ‘The killings didn’t stop.’ In Mali, a massacre with a Russian footprint 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Many Malians still bristle at that “illegitimate” label: of course, they say, the junta was not elected. ‘Down With France’: Former Colonies in Africa Demand a Reset 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z The Malian army has acknowledged there was an incident here, saying one of its soldiers and 18 militants were killed. What are France's accusations over a mass grave found in Mali? 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z A Malian soldier scanned his documents and told him to sit on the ground outside his house. Civilian killings soar as Russian mercenaries join fight in West Africa 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z Most of the soldiers who killed civilians were Malian, they said. Mali massacre survivors say white mercenaries involved in killings 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Both Malian soldiers and foreign mercenaries killed captives at close range, often without interrogating them, based on their ethnicity or clothes, according to witnesses. ‘The killings didn’t stop.’ In Mali, a massacre with a Russian footprint 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Across town, at a busy roundabout where vendors sold Malian flags, Lassina Keita, a mechanic, wiped oil-stained hands on his shirt, to which was clipped the source of all his information, a small yellow radio. ‘Down With France’: Former Colonies in Africa Demand a Reset 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Economic sanctions against neighbouring Mali over a military coup, for example, have increased the price of beef in Senegal because Malian livestock can no longer be sold across the border, he explained. Rising food costs hamper Senegal Ramadan traditions 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z The Malian defense ministry later announced that soldiers had killed 203 “terrorists.” Civilian killings soar as Russian mercenaries join fight in West Africa 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z The white troops departed after four days, but the Malian soldiers stayed on briefly. Mali massacre survivors say white mercenaries involved in killings 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Ambassador Nicolas De Riviere cited reports of human rights violations in Moura by elements of the Malian armed forces “accompanied by Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group” that could constitute war crimes. UN demands Mali allow peacekeepers into town where 300 died 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z But while these sentiments are common in the capital, some Malians from the north and center, where the insurgency is raging, see things differently. ‘Down With France’: Former Colonies in Africa Demand a Reset 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Nineteen witnesses told the rights group that Malian and Russian-speaking soldiers arrived by helicopter and exchanged two rounds of gunfire with Islamist fighters, during which rebels, soldiers and a few civilians were killed. Malian, foreign soldiers allegedly killed hundreds in town siege -rights group 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z The Post is withholding the names of witnesses because they fear retaliation by the Malian government. Civilian killings soar as Russian mercenaries join fight in West Africa 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z The Malian army on April 5 denied the allegations and said it had conducted a professional operation to target Islamist militants in the town. Mali massacre survivors say white mercenaries involved in killings 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Extremists have also killed scores of Malian security force personnel since the beginning of 2022. 300 killed by Mali’s army and foreigners, says rights group 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z “There’s a new awakening in sub-Saharan Africa that the world should know about,” said El Hadj Djitteye, a Malian analyst who recently founded a think tank, the Timbuktu Center for Strategic Studies on the Sahel. ‘Down With France’: Former Colonies in Africa Demand a Reset 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Harrowing accounts are emerging of Malian troops and suspected Russian mercenaries allegedly executing about 300 people in central Mali. Mali troops and suspected Russian fighters accused of massacre 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Western officials say that Malian security forces have since hired Russian mercenaries with the Wagner Group, a private military company, but both Malian and Russian officials deny that. Western Officials Condemn Reports of ‘Massacre’ by Military in Central Mali 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z "These conflicting reports illustrate the urgent need for the Malian transition authorities to give impartial investigators free, unfettered, and safe access to the area where these tragic events unfolded." U.S. calls reports of many killed in Mali 'extremely disturbing' 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z State Department said it is concerned that “many reports suggest that the perpetrators were unaccountable forces from the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group,” while other reports say it was Malian forces. 300 killed by Mali’s army and foreigners, says rights group 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z He recalls meeting plenty of Gambians, Tunisians, Nigerians and Malians. The African migrants who Italy accuses of people smuggling 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z "The Malian government is responsible for this atrocity, the worst in Mali in a decade, whether carried about by Malian forces or associated foreign soldiers." Mali troops and suspected Russian fighters accused of massacre 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Ms. Dufka said that the Malian forces were supported by foreign soldiers who were identified by several sources as Russians. Western Officials Condemn Reports of ‘Massacre’ by Military in Central Mali 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z The United Nations has repeatedly accused Malian soldiers of summarily executing civilians and suspected militants over the course of their decade-long fight against groups linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State. U.S. calls reports of many killed in Mali 'extremely disturbing' 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z “The Malian government is responsible for this atrocity, the worst in Mali in a decade, whether carried about by Malian forces or associated foreign soldiers.” 300 killed by Mali’s army and foreigners, says rights group 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Mali’s leaders have been requesting a lifting of the sanctions since they were imposed and last month filed a legal complaint saying they would severely affect Malians. West African leaders hold summit after Mali sanctions 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Malian soldiers and more than 100 members of a foreign force - identified by several sources as Russians - were then deployed to Moura for an operation that lasted for four days. Mali troops and suspected Russian fighters accused of massacre 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Malian forces and Russian mercenaries held the village under siege for four days, she said. Western Officials Condemn Reports of ‘Massacre’ by Military in Central Mali 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday that Malian soldiers were responsible for killing at least 71 civilians since early December. France's RFI radio, France 24 television to be suspended in Mali 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z "There has been a dramatic spike in the number of civilians, including suspects, killed by the Malian army and armed Islamist groups," said Corinne Dufka, Sahel director at Human Rights Watch. Mali's military killed dozens of civilians in wave of violence, rights group says 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z The collection, called Mali Magic, also captures Malian culture beyond the manuscripts. Timbuktu manuscripts: Mali's ancient documents captured online 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z The United Nations condemns the attack, calls on Malian authorities “to spare no effort to identify the perpetrators,” and reiterates that targeting U.N. peacekeepers may constitute war crimes, Dujarric said. 2 Malian soldiers, 2 UN peacekeepers die in latest attacks 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z Several witnesses told Ms. Dufka that both Malian and foreign forces had executed many men. Western Officials Condemn Reports of ‘Massacre’ by Military in Central Mali 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z It said in the statement that what it called media hype “was a premeditated strategy aimed at destabilizing the political transition, demoralize the Malian people and discredit the Malian army.” France's RFI radio, France 24 television to be suspended in Mali 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z The militants have since regrouped and seized vast swaths of the Malian countryside, while also expanding into Niger, Burkina Faso and other neighbouring countries. At least 27 soldiers killed in central Mali attack 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z The official said there were no eyewitnesses to the men's deaths but that they are believed to be people who were arrested by the Malian army, some on Feb. 20 and others on March 1. U.N. investigating dozens of deaths in central Mali 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z But in the years since, those militants have carried out scores of attacks against the Malian military and U.N. peacekeepers, and have extended their reach into the center of the country. 2 Malian soldiers, 2 UN peacekeepers die in latest attacks 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z Reached by phone, Colonel Souleymane Dembélé, the head of the Malian armed forces’ communication unit, said that he had “no reaction” to the allegations. Western Officials Condemn Reports of ‘Massacre’ by Military in Central Mali 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z While the impact has yet to be shown in hard economic data, Malians are struggling. Mali's workers feel the squeeze as sanctions take hold 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z An army statement said that in response to this latest attack, the Malian air force killed 57 militants. Mali soldiers killed days after France announces exit 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z The U.N. has repeatedly accused Malian soldiers of summarily executing civilians and suspected militants over the course of their decade-long fight against groups linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State. U.N. investigating dozens of deaths in central Mali 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z “The government invites the French authorities to withdraw without delay,” Malian government spokesman Col. Mali calls on France to withdraw soldiers “without delay” 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z Mr. Macron said that three military bases in Mali would be shuttered over the next four to six months, in coordination with Malian forces. France Announces Troop Withdrawal From Mali After 9-Year Campaign 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Malians will preserve Mali, he told reporters in Bamako, the capital. France announces withdrawal of troops from Mali, reshaping the fight against Islamist extremists in West Africa 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z The arrival of the Wagner Group mercenaries has been welcomed by some Malians, who see it as politically neutral. Why are French troops leaving Mali, and what will it mean for the region? 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z A senior Malian military officer, also speaking on condition of anonymity, said the video was filmed in Diabaly but that the circumstances of the deaths were not yet clear. U.N. investigating dozens of deaths in central Mali 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z Many Malians have since staged large demonstrations against the presence of troops from France, the former colonial power. Mali calls on France to withdraw soldiers “without delay” 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z Many Malians have since staged large demonstrations against the French presence in the country. Uncertainty looms in Mali as France announces troop pullout 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z While the European forces were here, he said, “terrorism engulfed the entire Malian territory.” France announces withdrawal of troops from Mali, reshaping the fight against Islamist extremists in West Africa 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z France's government said it wanted to protect the Malian population and the 6,000 French citizens living there. Why are French troops leaving Mali, and what will it mean for the region? 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z International forces have trained local armies, provided backup in battle and supported the United Nations' beleaguered Malian peacekeeping mission. Explainer: Why has France been at war for a decade in the West African desert? 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z “If there is no longer any force in Mali, how can the Malian army alone ensure the defense of its territory today?” Mali calls on France to withdraw soldiers “without delay” 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z They "have thereof decided to commence the coordinated withdrawal of their respective military resources dedicated to these operations from Malian territory." France, partners to begin Mali military withdrawal - statement 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Early success unleashed jubilation: Malians draped the French flag over their balconies as they cheered on the French convoys that helped liberate cities across the north, including Timbuktu. France announces withdrawal of troops from Mali, reshaping the fight against Islamist extremists in West Africa 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z The number of terror attacks in the country has steadily increased, and so has the number of Malians joining insurgent groups. Why are French troops leaving Mali, and what will it mean for the region? 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z The EU has been training the Malian armed forces since 2013. France hosts talks on Mali, intends to withdraw troops 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z In December, France and 15 European countries condemned the Malian transitional authorities’ decision to allow the deployment of the Wagner Group. EU summit aims to counter China, Russia influence in Africa 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z Malians wondered why the French forces in West Africa — which stood at 5,100 last year — could not stop the menace. France signals intention to pull rest of its troops out of Mali 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z More than 85 percent of Bamako residents in an October survey by the Malian statistician Sidiki Guindo said they were “dissatisfied” with the French operation. France announces withdrawal of troops from Mali, reshaping the fight against Islamist extremists in West Africa 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z France has refused to negotiate a peace deal with Islamist groups, which is a policy favoured by many Malians. Why are French troops leaving Mali, and what will it mean for the region? 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z But the insurgents regrouped in the desert and began attacking the Malian army and its allies. France hosts talks on Mali, intends to withdraw troops 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z In January, France's vaunted Takuba mission, made up of European special forces to accompany Malian troops, was thrown into disarray when a Danish contingent was told to leave the country. Analysis: Leaving Mali would not be easy as French military feels the heat 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z The consultations will take place within a dialogue group at the ministerial level and a larger working group, both of which will include members of ECOWAS, the A.U. and U.N., the Malian statement said. World Digest: Feb. 10, 2022 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z "The purpose of this mechanism is to seek a solution reconciling the aspirations of the Malian people and the demands of the international community, in particular through the adoption of a consensual timetable." Mali says it will work with regional bloc, AU, UN on transition timeline 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z The engagement of a Mirage 2000 patrol fighter jet in support of European and Malian forces deployed on the ground "led to the putting out of action of about twenty terrorists," the statement said. At least 30 Islamist militants killed in Mali joint operations, France says 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Without providing evidence, Maiga also alleged that France had directed a United Nations peacekeeping plane to spy on the construction of Malian army bases on its behalf. As relations fray, Mali accuses France of splitting country, spying 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Rebels were forced from power in northern cities with the help of a French-led military operation, but they regrouped in the desert and began attacking the Malian army and its allies. EU slaps sanctions on 5 top Mali officials, including PM 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z In 2013 France intervened — at the request of Malian leaders — to stop jihadists who had seized swaths of the sprawling country. France to decide soon on military’s future in Mali 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z When the Malian government fell, analysts warned that Burkina Faso could follow. Five African Countries. Six Coups. Why Now? 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z But the Malian government said it was surprised by the Danish presence because a decision had yet to be made on a request from Denmark in June to deploy troops. European Mali mission sets 2-week deadline for new plan - Danish defence minister 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z The statement expressed “deep regret” that Mali claimed the Danish deployment lacked a proper legal basis and consent from the Malian government. Danish troops to leave Mali after call from country’s rulers 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Last week, the Malian government ordered Danish soldiers out of the country just as they arrived to join the task force. EU slaps sanctions on 5 top Mali officials, including PM 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z On Monday, the Malian interim government ordered the French ambassador to leave the West African country, accusing France of undermining its control. France to decide soon on military’s future in Mali 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z While their president was imprisoned at a military base, hundreds of Malians celebrated with soldiers in the streets. Five African Countries. Six Coups. Why Now? 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z But the Malian government said this week it was surprised by the Danish presence, because a decision had yet to be made on a request from Denmark in June to deploy troops. Denmark starts pulling troops out of Mali - foreign minister 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Malian authorities, however, have gone back on their original commitment and have proposed to delay elections, originally scheduled for next month, by up to four years. Burkina Faso junta warns politicians in talks over transition period 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z "No accord authorizes the deployment of Danish special forces to the Takuba Task Force," the Malian government said in a statement. France, 14 countries ask Mali to let Danish forces stay -statement 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop criticized French officials on Malian television Monday for “unacceptable” comments that “questioned the legality and legitimacy” of Mali’s current leaders. France to decide soon on military’s future in Mali 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z The regional economic bloc, ECOWAS, imposed punishing sanctions that were partly intended to turn Malians against the junta, putting pressure on the military leaders to commit to a speedy election timetable. Five African Countries. Six Coups. Why Now? 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z They also noted heated criticism by Malian leaders of France’s decision to draw down its troops and close three key bases in northern Mali since last October. After Coup in Burkina Faso, Protesters Turn to Russia for Help 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z In the Malian capital, Bamako, demonstrators have turned out by the thousands this month to support the military. With Burkina Faso’s president ousted, West Africa faces ‘coup bloc’ 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z "They act in full accordance with international and national laws in their support to the Malian armed forces and in their long-standing fight against armed terrorist groups," the 15 nations said. France, 14 countries ask Mali to let Danish forces stay -statement 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z He accused Malian authorities of undermining the work of French and European troops and flouting their own constitution. France to decide soon on military’s future in Mali 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Mali also had a coup in 2012, and many Malians feel that after that, their country did everything the West demanded of it with regard to democracy, such as holding elections quickly. Five African Countries. Six Coups. Why Now? 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z Addressing reporters after a meeting with the chair of the African Union Commission, Malian Prime Minister Choguel Maiga insisted the government had not been informed of the deployment. Denmark says its troops are in Mali on basis of "clear invitation" 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z He pulled out of three key bases in northern Mali to return security control to Malian authorities and the United Nations, which has some 14,000 peacekeepers stationed in the country. Analysis: Burkina Faso coup a blow to France, as Sahel military mission unravels 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z In August 2020, a mutiny at a Malian military barracks led to the democratically elected president being detained. Gunfire near home of Burkina Faso’s leader after army mutiny 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z In a statement on Thursday, the mission said flights could resume following successful discussions with Malian authorities. U.N. Mali mission to resume flights suspended because of sanctions 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Siblings Seydou and Haouwa were Malian, and they were laid to rest in New Jersey last week after a prayer service at the Timbuktu Islamic Center in Harlem. The Bronx Fire Victims: Passionate Students and Hardworking Parents 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Tens of thousands of Malians had previously taken to the streets, protesting his administration’s response to a fast-growing Islamist insurgency and an economic crisis that only worsened during the coronavirus pandemic. Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, Malian president deposed in coup, dies at 76 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z French-backed efforts to implement new U.N. sanctions were vetoed by Russia and China, creating the sentiment that France was against the Malians. Analysis: Burkina Faso coup a blow to France, as Sahel military mission unravels 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z Gambia, playing in its first major tournament ever, held Mali 1-1 earlier Sunday and surprisingly leads Group F ahead of the Malians and former champion Tunisia. Sierra Leone and debutant Gambia the African Cup surprises 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z Keita, known to Malians by his initials IBK, had been in declining health since his forced resignation in August 2020, and had sought medical treatment in Dubai shortly after his release from junta custody. Ex-Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita dies at 76 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z Malians demonstrate against regional sanctions: Thousands demonstrated in the Malian capital, Bamako, against sanctions imposed by neighboring countries on the transitional military government for trying to extend its hold on power. World Digest: Jan. 14, 2022 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z Mr. Keïta had deep links to France, the country’s former colonial ruler, and had been involved in Malian politics since democratic rule returned in the early 1990s. Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, Malian president deposed in coup, dies at 76 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z “These sanctions will have no consequences for Mali. France has betrayed us and we call on our authorities to break off diplomatic relations with France,” said Jamille Bittar, a Malian politician who supports Goita’s government. Crowds protest sanctions, pressure, after Mali vote delay 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z The Malian government has said the Russian personnel are instructors who came with equipment they bought from Russia. Malians demonstrate against regional sanctions 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z “I believe that it is absolutely essential that the Malian government present an acceptable calendar from the point of view of the elections,” he told journalists in New York. UN's Guterres says 'essential' Mali presents acceptable election calendar 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z “The failure of the armed intervention in the Sahel has had perverse effects on Malian and African opinion, which is hostile to France, and has fostered anti-French sentiment among young people,” Tine said. Biden mulled reducing support for France’s military operations in Africa. Instead, he doubled down. 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z He expressed regret that Mali’s transitional authorities “are using already limited public funds to pay foreign mercenaries instead of supporting the national forces and public services for the benefit of the Malian people.” Russia and China block UN support for sanctions on Mali 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z Islamic extremists have expanded their reach far into central Mali over the past decade, frequently targeting Malian soldiers and U.N. peacekeepers. Crowds protest sanctions, pressure, after Mali vote delay 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z "The Malian government will not be able to raise funds to finance its budget or finance certain important projects after the note that we received from UEMOA," an UMOA-Titres official told Reuters. Mali debt sale cancelled because of sanctions over election delay 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z “I hope to be able to get in touch soon with the Malian government,” he said. UN's Guterres says 'essential' Mali presents acceptable election calendar 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z A debate over how the United States should support France’s efforts in Africa has been going on since Paris launched its military intervention in the Sahel in 2013 at the request of the Malian government. Biden mulled reducing support for France’s military operations in Africa. Instead, he doubled down. 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z “We understand and are cognizant of the difficulties encountered by the Malian authorities in preparing for general elections,” the Russian ambassador said. Russia and China block UN support for sanctions on Mali 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the Russian mercenaries had deployed with Malian forces to the centre of the country. French official says 300-400 Russian mercenaries operate in Mali 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z In New York City, a 2007 fire that killed 10 people in a community of Malian immigrants in the Bronx was sparked by the frayed cord of a space heater. Despite safety measures, space heaters remain a fire risk. 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Russian trainers have already arrived in the ancient city of Timbuktu, among “several parts of Mali,” Malian officers told the France 24 television network this past week. Two coups and no election later, West Africa cuts off Mali 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Back at the Bronx hotel, Diawara, the Malian woman, was in an elevator Monday afternoon when one of the women with her started wailing. Officials blame space heater for Bronx fire, say smoke may have spread because of open door 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Extremist rebels were forced from power in Mali’s northern cities with the help of a French-led military operation, but they regrouped in the desert and began launching attacks on the Malian army and its allies. Russia and China block UN support for sanctions on Mali 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z Ivory Coast's national carrier Air Cote d'Ivoire halted flights to the Malian capital Bamako on Monday. Sanctions-hit Mali facing isolation as neighbours cancel flights 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Many fear their departure will only deepen the crisis despite the presence of U.N. peacekeepers and regional forces bolstering Malian troops’ efforts. West African leaders signal they oppose Mali junta extension 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z Millions of Malians now cannot vote because extremists control their towns. Two coups and no election later, West Africa cuts off Mali 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop said on national television that while the proposal calls for five more years, the transitional government was open to discussions on that. Mali junta defies mediators with 5-year transition plan 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z A cargo plane delivered four helicopters, weapons and ammunition from Russia to Mali in October, part of what the Malian government said was a commercial deal with the Russian state. Russia to keep helping Mali militarily despite Western criticism - RIA 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z "The Malian government calls on the public to show calmness and restraint," it said in a statement in the early hours of Monday. Sanctions-hit Mali facing isolation as neighbours cancel flights 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Critics of the junta fear that the political turmoil will further undermine the Malian military’s response to Islamic extremist attacks at a time when they will increasingly be bearing the responsibility for fighting militants. West African leaders signal they oppose Mali junta extension 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z Protesters demanding his resignation flooded Bamako, accusing him of prioritizing the interests of Paris over the Malian people. Two coups and no election later, West Africa cuts off Mali 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z They also said they "deeply regret" the choice of the Malian authorities to use "already scarce public funds" to pay foreign mercenaries instead of supporting the country's armed forces. Mali: West condemns Russian mercenaries 'deployment' 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z A French-led military operation in 2013 forced the extremists from power in major towns across the north, but they have regrouped and continued to launch attacks against Malian soldiers and their allies. West Africa bloc threatens more sanctions against Mali junta 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z "We extend our deepest condolences to the Malian people and will continue to partner with them in their pursuit of a safe, prosperous, and democratic future," Price said. U.S. condemns militant attack in Mali that killed 31 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Attacks by armed groups linked to al-Qaida against the Malian army began in 2015. At least 30 civilians reported killed in Mali truck attack 2021-12-04T05:00:00Z A local affiliate of the Islamic State militant group has killed hundreds in communities near the Malian border this year. World Digest: Nov. 17, 2021 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z |
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