Mali3 days agoMali signs trade deal with Russia as ties strengthenMali has boosted relations with Russia while reducing ties with former colonial power France.3 days agoWorld17 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 2025Africa30 Apr 2025Mali coup leader wins backing to be president for next five yearsGen Assimi Goïta, who has seized power twice, had previously promised to hold elections.30 Apr 2025Africa8 Apr 2025Algeria and Mali block flights from each other after drone shot downThe statement escalates regional tensions after Mali accused Algeria of backing terrorism.8 Apr 2025Africa7 Apr 2025Thousands attend funeral of Malian star Amadou BagayokoThe blind musician, who helped bring Malian music to the world in the 2000s, died last week aged 70.7 Apr 2025Culture...
