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Fri, 10 Dec 2021 05:04:15 GMTGold Doesn't Shine for Women in Mali and Senegal's Mines
[ISS] Artisanal mining should be enriching women miners - so why are they being suppressed and exploited?
Thu, 09 Dec 2021 04:34:52 GMTSeven UN Peacekeepers Killed in Latest Attack
[UN News] On Wednesday morning, seven UN peacekeepers from Togo died and three others were seriously injured when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device in the Bandiagara region in central Mali.
Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:04:38 GMTUN - IED Kills 7 Togolese Peacekeepers in Mali
[VOA] Seven peacekeepers from the West African nation of Togo were killed Wednesday when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device in central Mali, according to the United Nations.
Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:11:10 GMTExplosions, Attacks in Mali, Niger Kill Over 100
[DW] Explosions hit a UN camp and a bus in Mali while neighboring Niger saw an attack on a military base. The base is used by the G5 Joint Force of Sahel countries to combat militants in the region.
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 07:37:56 GMTEgypt Condoles With Mali Over Victims of Militant Attack
[Egypt Online] Egypt has extended heartfelt condolences to the Republic of Mali over the victims of an armed attack that claimed dozens of lives in central Mali on Friday.
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 06:03:18 GMTU.S Condemns Attacks on Civilians in Mali
[State Department] The United States strongly condemns the attack on civilians on Saturday near Bandiagara, Mali, which left 31 dead and 17 injured. We extend our deepest condolences to the Malian people and will continue to partner with them in thei...
Sat, 04 Dec 2021 12:22:39 GMTNigeria to Deploy 62 Military Medical Personnel to Mali on Peace Mission
[Vanguard] Nigeria has completed the training of 62 Peacekeeping medical personnel ready to be deployed to Mali.
Sat, 04 Dec 2021 10:10:11 GMTNigeria Deploys Troops in Mali for Peacekeeping
[Daily Trust] SUB: A contingent of 62 troops of the Martin Luther Agwai International leadership and peacekeeping center (MLAILPKC) has been deployed in Mali for the multi-Dimensional...
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 10:41:03 GMTSweden and UN Agencies Launch Multi-Year Project to Strengthen Food and Nutrition Security in Mali #AfricaClimateCrisis
[WFP] The Government of Sweden, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a four-year programme to strengthen the resilience of vulne...
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:21:57 GMTModern Slavery Is Far From Abolished
[DW] Despite international efforts to abolish slavery, it is well and truly alive in certain parts of the world. Global warming and the COVID-19 pandemic are not helping matters.
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 21:51:42 GMTOn Being Knighted by Mali - Despite Coup and Pandemic Delays
[CFA] Washington, DC -- When Ambassador Mahamadou Nimaga told me a few months back that Vivian Lowery Derryck, Chic Dambach and I were going to be Knighted by the Mali government, of course I was surprised as well as deeply honored! Not more than a...
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 05:27:14 GMTWhat Makes Women Resist Violent Extremism in Mali and Niger?
[ISS] Investing in girls' education from an early age is essential for building their resilience and financial independence.
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:07:04 GMTMeaningful Investment in Girls' Education Key to Resisting Violent Extremism Recruitment in Mali and Niger
[Daily Maverick] Focus on girls' schooling from an early age is essential for building their resilience and financial independence.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:46:54 GMTMali - Barkhane Forces Depart From Tessalit
[Cameroon Tribune] It is the second military base the multinational force is handing back to Malian authorities after Kidal.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:18:39 GMTSteadily Spreading Crises Across the Sahel Far from Reaching Peak
[Centre 4s] Over the last ten years, the Sahel crisis has steadily taken root in and spread beyond the region. Having become structural, it is far from having reached its peak, especially in Mali, its epicenter. Its human, material and political dama...
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:43:04 GMTMali Through As Ghana Suffer Setback After Draw With Ethiopia
[This Day] Mali secured a place at next year's African World Cup play-offs but Ghana's hopes of reaching Qatar 2022 suffered a setback following a 1-1 draw with Ethiopia.
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:03:06 GMTFive Thoughts on Becoming a Knight of Mali's National Order
[Bridges Institute] Washington, DC -- When then-Malian Ambassador to the U.S. Mahamadou Nimaga told me that he had asked the Malian government to honor my decade of working with Malians and other supporters to restore and strengthen Malian democracy,...