Jihadist prisoner release secures fuel convoy truce in Mali
In Mali, over 100 suspected jihadists were released as part of a deal to ensure safe passage for fuel convoys amidst a crippling fuel shortage in Bamako.
Mali: more than a hundred presumed jihadists released in exchange for a ceasefire on the fuel embargo
In Mali, over a hundred presumed jihadists have been released in exchange for a truce regarding the fuel embargo impacting the local economy.
Mali: Bamako faces a shortage of diesel and intense cuts in electricity and water
Bamako, Mali is currently experiencing a severe diesel shortage, along with significant cuts to electricity and water, prompted by an embargo on fuel imports declared by jihadist groups.
Mali: despite the jihadist embargo, a fairly controlled Ramadan
In Mali, the Ramadan season is being managed relatively well by authorities despite ongoing jihadist fuel embargoes causing supply issues.
Lifting sanctions on officials in Mali.. What messages does Washington have for Bamako?
The United States has lifted sanctions on several senior officials in Mali, signaling a potential shift in its policy towards the country amidst growing geopolitical competition in the Sahel region.
Boncana Maïga, Malian flautist and major figure in Afro-Cuban music, has died in Bamako
Boncana Maïga, a prominent Malian flautist known for his contributions to Afro-Cuban music, passed away in Bamako.
Boncana Maïga, Malian flutist and major figure in Afro-Cuban music, has died in Bamako
Malian flutist Boncana Maïga, a key figure in Afro-Cuban music, has died in Bamako at the age of 77.
Africa tells its own story at Mali's Rentrée Littéraire: literature floods Bamako and challenges jihadist threats
The Rentrée Littéraire in Mali showcases literature as a form of narrative sovereignty amid the backdrop of ongoing security threats and power outages.
Panevėžys man Arūnas prepares for a life journey to Africa with an old fire truck: showed how he adapted the vehicle
A man from Panevėžys, Arūnas, is preparing for a charitable adventure to Africa using an old fire truck to deliver essential supplies.
Mali: resumption of production at the Loulo gold mine after agreement between Barrick Gold and Bamako
Production at Mali's Loulo gold mine has resumed following an agreement between Barrick Gold and the Malian government, potentially generating significant revenue for the country.
West Africa: U.S. Looks to Revitalise Relations With Mali With Envoy Visit to Bamako, Eyeing On the Sahel
US envoy Nick Checker visited Mali to promote renewed economic and security cooperation between the U.S. and Mali amid ongoing regional challenges in the Sahel.
Mali: the LGTBIQ+ lives that were left outside the law
In Bamako, the criminalization of homosexuality has forced hundreds of citizens into a silent underground, highlighting the country's authoritarian drift.
In Mali, fuel supply bends but does not break
Despite a recent deadly attack that killed drivers and military personnel, fuel availability in Bamako remains almost normal following an unprecedented improvement since the embargo began.
An American envoy visits Bamako to revive relations between Mali and the United States
Nick Checker, newly appointed head of the African affairs office at the U.S. State Department, visited Mali to advocate for revitalizing cooperation between Washington and Bamako in economic and security areas.
Cooking School for Refugees: We Bake Our Future
In the vibrant neighborhood of Baco Djicoroni in Bamako, Mali, a cooking school for refugees offers a unique opportunity to learn baking skills in a community filled with everyday life.