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#mali

Military governments in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have formally withdrawn from ECOWAS, escalating regional tensions and challenges to the bloc's authority.

The Sahel region faces escalating violence despite military leadership promising enhanced security.

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger withdraw from ECOWAS, citing French influence and seeking closer ties with Russia.

Support for military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger is declining as they fail to fulfill promises, exacerbated by Russian mercenary tactics.

ECOWAS is trying to convince Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to stay in the bloc during a six-month grace period.

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are reconsidering their planned exit from the ECOWAS bloc after military coups and criticisms of the bloc's actions.

Malian soldiers and Russian mercenaries are accused of executing civilians; an investigation into the incident has been launched.

Wagner fighters in Mali have escalated their operations, resulting in increased civilian deaths and violence.

Mali's military-led government is moving to criminalize homosexuality, reflecting deep-rooted anti-LGBTQ sentiments.

Salif Keita supports Mali's military junta, viewing it as essential for national sovereignty amid crises.

He argues for a distinct 'African democracy' in Mali, diverging from Western models.

The collapse of an illegally operated goldmine in Mali resulted in 48 fatalities, emphasizing the risks of unregulated mining in the country.

At least 43 people, mostly women, died in a gold mine collapse in Mali, underscoring the dangers of informal and artisanal mining.

Resolute Mining is paying Mali $247 million to resolve matters following the detention of its CEO and employees, impacting its cash reserves.

The jihadist attack in Bamako exposes the Malian government's weaknesses in handling a prolonged insurgency.

Mali's military government faces significant challenges in restoring security amid ongoing instability and shifts in foreign influence.

Three British mining executives held in Mali were released following a $160m tax dispute settlement, signifying potential easing of tensions.

Resolute Mining's leadership was detained amid rising scrutiny in Mali's mining sector, leading to a $160 million settlement with the military government.

Mali's demand for fair revenue from mining reflects its sovereignty and a trend of African countries challenging neocolonial practices in resource management.

Al-Qaeda affiliate Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin's attack in Mali highlights growing Islamist violence and challenges counter-operations by Russian mercenaries.

Mali's armed forces and Russian mercenaries have committed serious abuses against civilians since the U.N. peacekeeping mission ended.

The violence against civilians has escalated sharply since the withdrawal of international peacekeepers.

The military junta in Mali continues to postpone civilian rule, leading to the dismissal of Prime Minister Maiga after his public criticism.

Mali's Prime Minister Maiga criticized the junta's delay in returning to civilian rule, leading to his dismissal by the military leadership.

Armed men attacked a military site in Bamako, escalating a long-standing conflict in Mali to the capital for the first time since 2015.

Bamako experienced its first major attack since 2015, resulting in significant casualties and chaos in the capital.

Gunfire erupted in Bamako, Mali's capital, as armed men attacked military police bases, amid ongoing instability and a declaration of natural disaster due to flooding.

Mali's army confirmed a rare militant attack on a military police school in Bamako, asserting that the situation is currently under control.

Malian government severs ties with Kyiv over attack allegations.

Mali severed diplomatic ties with Ukraine over allegations of involvement in attacks on Malian soldiers in Mali.