Two police officers serving with UN's Mali mission killed

 Two police officers serving with the UN's MINUSMA mission in Mali were killed and four others wounded on Friday, the force said on social media, the latest blow to the deployment.

Mali accuses France of sending weapons to armed groups

Mali has accused France of violating its airspace and delivering weapons to armed groups, the latest in a barrage of accusations that have strained the relationship between the West African country and the former colonial power.

Forty-two Malian soldiers killed in suspected Islamist attack - The Jerusalem Post

Forty-two Malian soldiers were killed in an attack near the town of Tessit on Sunday, Mali's government said on Wednesday, updating a previous death toll of 17.

Sanctions Against Russia Affecting All, Global Food Crisis Looming-Malis Foreign Minister - UrduPoint

Western sanctions have paralyzed the economic system, which has already affected poorer countries and could cause a global food crisis, Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop told Sputnik.

Russia criticizes France's decision to end Operation Barkhane in Mali

France's decision to end Operation Barkhane and withdraw troops from the Takuba task force does not contribute to the restoration of security in Mali, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday.

Over 25 Servicemen Killed, Dozens Injured By Attack Of Malian Militants - Reports - UrduPoint

More than 25 servicemen of the Malian army have been killed and over 30 more injured as a result of an attack of jihadists in the central part of the country, media reported.

Mali - Sahel: Macron announces troops to leave after nine years - BBC News

France and its allies in a European force have announced that they are withdrawing their troops from Mali after almost a decade.

Macron expected to announce French withdrawal from Mali | Al Jazeera

President Emmanuel Macron is expected to announce France will withdraw its forces from Mali, amid a breakdown in relations with the country’s military leaders.

Mali Celebrates As French Ambassador Gets Expelled - Tasnim News Agency

Tens of thousands rallied in Mali's capital Bamako on Friday to celebrate the expulsion of the French ambassador from the country earlier this week.

EU ready for further action against Mali’s junta – EURACTIV.com

The European Union warned on Thursday (3 February) that it will take further action should members of the military regime in Mali obstruct the transition back to democracy.

EU to blacklist five members of Mali’s junta, diplomats say – EURACTIV.com

The European Union has agreed to impose travel bans and asset freezes on five members of Mali’s junta after the military rulers went back on an agreement to organise elections in February, three diplomats said.

Mali's military junta announces expulsion of French ambassador | Euronews

Mali's military-dominated authorities have decided to expel the French ambassador in a new escalation of the feud between Bamako and Paris, state television reported Monday.

France wants to find way to combat terrorism in West Africa

France wants to find a way to combat terrorism in West Africa, Defense Minister Florence Parly said Thursday.

Blinken expresses deep concern for Mali, Ethiopia

 

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Mali : la Russie assure le pays de son soutien

 

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Mali Receives 4 Helicopters, Weapons From Russia - Defense Minister - UrduPoint

A special plane has delivered four Mi-171 helicopters, as well as weapons and ammunition, from Russia to Mali, Malian Defense Minister Sadio Camara said on Thursday.

Lavrov says EU foreign policy head told him to STAY OUT of ‘our’ Africa, as he denies Moscow’s role in mercenaries invited to Mali

 

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Mali to boost security cooperation with Russia - foreign minister - TASS

Mali is interested in maintaining security cooperation with Russia, said Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop, who met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Friday.

France to maintain military presence in Mali: defence minister - China.org.cn

France will maintain its military presence in Mali, visiting French Defence Minister Florence Parly said here on Monday, following a meeting with her Malian counterpart, Colonel Sadio Camara.

France to scale down W Africa military operations - BBC News

France is to scale down counter-terrorism operations in the Sahel region of West Africa after eight years, President Emmanuel Macron has said.