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Sun, 15 Aug 2021 09:31:41 GMTIn Search of Advantages - Israel's Observer Status in the African Union
[The Conversation Africa] Since its establishment as a state in 1948, Israel has placed great importance on foreign policy. This is because it had been under a political and economic boycott by surrounding Arab states. The boycott has been falling ap...
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:49:07 GMTWorld Cup Qualifiers - Amavubi Embark On Intensive Preps Ahead of Mali Tie
[New Times] Amavubi, the national football team, have started residential training as they prepare for a clash against Mali in Group E of the 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifiers next month.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:38:24 GMTAmavubi Head Coach Mashami Names Squad for Mali Clash
[CAF] The Amavubi head coach Vincent Mashami has announced a 39-man provisional Rwanda squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022 qualifying campaign with an away game against Mali next month.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:26:13 GMT50 Dead in Mali Terrorist Attack
[CAJ News] Bamako -- THE United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, has condemned the terror attack that left no less than 50 people dead in northern Mali.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:52:11 GMTMore Than 50 Dead in Attacks On Three Mali Border Villages
[VOA] Bamako -- Militants in Mali have massacred more than 50 villagers near the borders with Burkina Faso and Niger. The area has seen increasing violence from armed Islamists, and activists are calling on authorities to act.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:58:58 GMTEgypt Condoles With Mali Over Terrorist Attacks Victims
[Egypt Online] Egypt expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to Mali and its people over the victims of terrorist attacks that targeted three villages in northern Mali, leaving more than 50 civilians dead and others wounded.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 21:31:09 GMTUnited States Names Five African Jihadis As Specially Designated Global Terrorists
[CFR] The practical consequences of the U.S. Department of State adding five terrorist leaders operating in Africa to the list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists is likely to be limited.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:07:18 GMTWcup Qualifiers - Mashami Names Amavubi Squad to Face Mali
[New Times] VINCENT Mashami, the head coach of the national football team Amavubi, on Thursday afternoon announced a provisional 39-man squad to start preparations ahead of the Mali clash in the 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifiers.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 08:42:45 GMTAl Azhar Strongly Condemns Mali Terrorist Attacks
[Egypt Online] Al Azhar strongly condemned the terrorist attacks that targeted three villages in northern Mali, leaving more than 50 civilians dead and others wounded.
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:14:24 GMTViolence Threatens Country's Survival - UN Human Rights Expert
[UN News] Rapidly spreading violence in Mali is threatening the State's very survival, the UN independent expert on the human rights situation in the country said on Friday.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:40:45 GMTMore Than 40 Die in 2-Vehicle Collision in Mali
[VOA] A deadly vehicle collision this week in the West African nation of Mali has been blamed on bad weather and the chronically poor state of the roads.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 06:12:41 GMTGirls' Basketball Coach Indicted for Sexual Assault
[HRW] New York -- Amid Olympics, Legal Action Highlights Need to End Abuse in Sport
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:12:01 GMTRSF Hails Former Malian Intelligence Chief's Arrest Over Reporter's Disappearance
[RSF] Reporters Without Borders (RSF) welcomes the arrest of the former head of Mali's intelligence agency, which is alleged to have held a journalist incommunicado for several months after he disappeared in January 2016, as RSF revealed earlier this...
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:20:45 GMTPolitical Class Eager to Accompany Transition
[Cameroon Tribune] During a meeting in Bamako, the leaders said their support is possible if the Transitional Government respects the electoral calendar.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:17:57 GMTSuspect Dies as Govt Probes Assimi Goita's Attempted Stabbing
[East African] The only suspect in an alleged attempted assassination of Mali's interim President has died, authorities announced on Sunday.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:43:20 GMTUN Expert to Conduct Human Rights Visit
[OHCHR] Geneva -- The UN Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Mali, Mr. Alioune Tine, will conduct an official visit to the country from 26 July to 5 August.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:01:55 GMTInterim President Survives Assassination Attempt
[RFI] Mali's interim president Colonel Assimi Goita, who took power in June after leading a coup - the second in less than a year - is safe after what his office has called an assassination attempt.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:48:38 GMTBREAKING NEWS - Assassination Attempt on Transitional President Assimi Goïta
[RFI] On Tuesday morning, the interim president of Mali escaped an attack outside the Great Mosque of Bamako, during the Muslim rite of Eid al-Adha, the feast of the Sacrifice.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 04:32:06 GMT'Dramatic Rise' in Attacks On Enslaved Families
[UN News] Attacks against so-called slaves in Mali are on the rise and authorities must do more to prevent them, two independent UN human rights experts said on Monday.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 02:00:06 GMTHow Covid-19 Undermines Democracy in Africa
[allAfrica] As the recorded number of infections in Africa edges towards the six million mark, it has become clear that Covid-19 is not only a public health challenge. Apart from the devastating economic impact of lockdowns and related regulations, t...
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:04:02 GMTUN Experts Condemn Increased Attacks On 'Descent-Based Slaves', Deplore Government's Failure to Act
[OHCHR] Geneva -- "The constant and systematic attacks on people who are considered 'slaves' are unacceptable and must stop immediately," said Alioune Tine, UN independent expert on the situation of human rights in Mali, said. Tomoya Obokata, UN spec...
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:11:21 GMTTijanes of Mali Pay Tribute to HM the King, Commander of the Faithful, for His Guidance and Support for Creation of Confenat-Mali
[MAP] Bamako -- The Federal Council of Tariqa Tijania Followers in Mali (CONFENAT-Mali) paid tribute to HM King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, whose guidance and support for its creation were and still are decisive.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:02:16 GMTSupport Banner Hung in Paris On Reporter's 100th Day As Hostage in Mali
[RSF] As French journalist Olivier Dubois completes his 100th day as the hostage of an armed group in Mali, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and officials from the Paris city hall today hung a banner supporting Dubois over the entrance to the town hal...
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:11:42 GMTFormer Transitional Leaders Take Court Action
[Cameroon Tribune] Ex-President Bah Ndaw and PM Moctar Ouane who have been under detention since May 28, 2021 have hired a lawyer to seek for their liberation.