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MYSTERIOUS: 26 - What They Never Told You

After mutiny, clouds hover over Wagner’s operations in Africa

Wagner’s mutiny in Russia has been eyed with interest and concern in Africa as questions mount over its operations.

Al Jazeera

The UN votes for MINUSMA peacekeepers to leave Mali

The UN Security Council has voted not to maintain MINUSMA, the UN peacekeeping force in Mali, as the mission ends on this day.

Radio France Internationale

UN Security Council votes to end peacekeeping mission in Mali

The United Nations has voted to end its decade-old peacekeeping mission in Mali... The UN Security Council's decision comes two weeks after Mali's military leadership accused the 13-thousand strong Minusma force of failing to tackle a jihadist insurgency. In August last year, France withdrew its troops from Mali... that reopened…

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UN votes to immediately end its peacekeeping operation in Mali after a demand from military junta

The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to immediately end its peacekeeping operation in Mali, a country grappling with an Islamic insurgency for over a decade

The Independent UK

Gunfire shatters Eid prayer for peace in Sudan

In tonight's edition: The Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha offers little respite to Sudanese caught up in the 10th week of fighting between the army and the RSF paramilitary group. Also, a vote by the UN Security Council to end a UN peacekeeping mission in Mali following a request from…

France 24

UN vote on maintaining its peace force in Mali is postponed until Friday

The UN Security Council is due to hold a vote Friday on whether to maintain Minusma - the UN peacekeeping force in Mali - after 30 June when the mission ends.

Radio France Internationale

What does the future hold for Wagner in Africa after the failed rebellion?

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday said that Wagner group troops would continue to operate in Mali and the Central African Republic following the rebellion led by their commander Yevgeny Prigozhin last weekend. Lavrov’s words came amid questions over the private militia’s role in Africa after more than five…

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Russian militia maintains ruthless role in Africa after failed rebellion

The Russian mercenary group that briefly rebelled against President Vladimir Putin’s authority has for years been a ruthless force-for-hire across Africa, protecting rulers at the expense of the masses

The Independent UK

How will Wagner turmoil affect peace-keeping in Mali?

Russia has sought to reassure the military junta ruling Mali that Wagner Group mercenaries will continue to operate in the war-torn West African nation.

The Week

The planet’s burning. Can the Global South save it?

As the world hurtles towards climate devastation, countries like The Gambia, Costa Rica and Morocco are showing a fix.

Al Jazeera

Wagner mutiny in Russia raises questions over its activities in Africa

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Lavrov says the country’s Wagner mercenary group will continue operations in Mali and the Central African Republic despite its leader’s failed mutiny over the weekend. But questions remain over the future of the group on the African continent.

Radio France Internationale

Wagner mercenaries will not be withdrawn from Africa, says Russia

Sergei Lavrov moves to reassure sub-Saharan allies after recent armed mutiny led by Yevgeny Prigozhin

The Guardian - UK

'Yes' to junta's constitution in Mali opens way for 2024 elections

Malian voters overwhelmingly approved changes to the constitution in a referendum held on 18 June, but the low turnout and absence of participation of the Tuareg rebels in the north are among the many remaining challenges, along with major security issues.

Radio France Internationale

Croatia added to ‘grey list’ by financial crimes watchdog

The move makes Croatia the only EU country on the list, which also includes the United Arab Emirates, Panama and Mali.

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Security in West Africa at risk after Mali asks UN peace mission to leave, US says

The US State Department has said it "regrets" the Mali military regime's decision to call for the United Nations to withdraw its peacekeeping force from the West African country.

Radio France Internationale

Mali referendum leaves the country divided on its political future

The results of the referendum in Mali are due this week. For the ruling junta, the referendum paves the way for new elections in 2024. However, many have described it as a "catastrophic failure".

The Independent UK

Mali's military junta holds referendum on new constitution that it calls a step toward new elections

Malian voters are casting ballots on whether to approve a new constitution

Al Jazeera

Mali votes in constitutional referendum to pave way for elections

The military rulers vow a return to civilian rule, but opponents argue the changes would give president excessive power.

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Divided Mali votes on constitution that could pave way for presidential poll

Malians go to the polls Sunday to vote on the governing junta's constitution. The country's military rulers say the document has been drafted with the input of ordinary citizens, but observers fear it will concentrate power in the hands of the president.

France 24

Mali's military junta holds referendum expected to pave the way to elections

Malian voters cast ballots on a new draft constitution Sunday in a referendum that the country's coup leader says will pave the way toward holding new elections in 2024, but critics have called it a delay tactic to extend his time in power.

Al Jazeera

Mali asks UN to withdraw its peacekeeping mission ‘without delay’

The West African nation’s military rulers criticised MINUSMA’s ‘failure’ to respond to security challenges.

Al Jazeera

Mali divided before referendum vote to pave way for elections

The June 18 referendum could pave the way for presidential elections to hold in Mali in February 2024.

Liverpool Echo

Everton-linked striker El Bilal Toure tops Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Erling Haaland in key area

Everton have been linked with a move for Almeria's Mali international striker El Bilal Toure

Al Jazeera

One UN peacekeeper dead, four others injured in north Mali attack

More than 300 of the peacekeepers in MINUSMA have also been killed since the start of the Mali mission in 2013.

Radio France Internationale

Has France lost its way in the Sahel?

France wants to achieve its ends mainly by defeating jihadists militarily, whereas local leaders want to secure political solutions through talks. Which looks a lot like a replay of old colonial-era dynamics, Rémi Carayol writes in this month's Le Monde Diplomatique.

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