Mali5 hrs agoMali coup leader granted five-year term in powerGen Assimi Goïta is set to remain in power until at least 2030 - his term can be renewed indefinitely.5 hrs agoAfrica2 days agoHow 'blood gold' is fuelling conflict in West AfricaGold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say.2 days agoAfrica2 days agoJihadist fighters stage series of attacks on Mali military postsTuesday's attack marks the third major assault on army positions over the past month.2 days agoAfrica24 Jun 2025Mali signs trade deal with Russia as ties strengthenMali has boosted relations with Russia while reducing ties with former colonial power France.24 Jun 2025World17 Jun 2025Mali begins building Russian-backed gold refinery Mali will have a majority stake in the plant asserting its "economic sovereignty", the military leader says. 17 Jun 2025World6 Jun 2025Wagner to withdraw from Mali after 'completing mission'The Russian mercenary group is leaving amid an uptick in deadly Islamist insurgent attacks.6 Jun 2025World2 Jun 2025Al-Qaeda linked group says it carried out huge attack on Mali's armyThe army says it defended its post "vigorously" but eventually withdrew, as militants seized on their base.2 Jun 2025Africa28 May 2025Migrants' bodies found in boat washed ashore on Caribbean islandDocuments found inside the boat washed ashore in St Vincent and the Grenadines indicate the migrants were from Mali.28 May 2025World14 May 2025Military rulers in Mali dissolve all political partiesAll political meetings have also been banned as the junta intensifies its grip on power. 14 May 2025Africa...