FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 18 - The Untold Story

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 909

As the war enters its 909th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2024

Russian flags waved during Nigeria protests: why it’s a cause for concern

The #EndBadGovernance protest in Nigeria from 1 August to 10 August took a rather unexpected dimension when some protesters in Kano and Kaduna states, both in the country’s north-west region, were seen waving and sharing Russian flags on the streets. In reaction, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu met with the country’s…

The Conversation · Aug 19, 2024

The trash in Mali's capital is piling up. Donkey carts are coming to help

Hauling garbage in Mali’s capital, Bamako, can be grim

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2024

‘Killer robots’ are becoming a real threat in Africa

The use of drones in the Sahel, a region of Africa that has been plagued by violence driven by jihadist insurgency for much of the past decade, has become a real problem. In April, for example, Al Qaeda’s affiliate in the Sahel, Jama’at Nusrat al Islam wa al Muslimeen, reportedly…

The Conversation · Aug 12, 2024

‘They rape us before we can cross’: Women, girls fleeing violence in Mali

Women and girls fleeing armed groups in Mali claim sexual assault by Malian soldiers at border with Niger.

Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2024

Wagner Group setback in Mali challenges Moscow’s strategy in Africa and the region’s faith in Russian mercenaries

While Russia’s army is bogged down in Ukraine, its mercenaries are faring no better in Africa.

The Conversation · Aug 9, 2024

Mali’s spat with Kyiv: Is the Russia-Ukraine war spilling over into Africa?

Bamako has cut ties with Kyiv, accusing it of complicity in an attack that killed Malian soldiers and Wagner troops.

Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2024

Mali is still unsafe under the military: why it hasn’t made progress against rebels and terrorists

The scale of casualties suffered by the Wagner group and Malian forces during a recent assault in the Tinzaouaten region reveal vulnerability in Mali’s counterinsurgency posture.

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2024

Ancient African King Mansa Musa: Richest Man In History

Explore the legendary wealth and influence of Mansa Musa, ruler of Mali, whose net worth surpassed modern billionaires. Discover his impact on trade, educa...

Top News · Aug 7, 2024

Niger follows Mali, cutting ties with Ukraine over support to rebel groups

Niger’s military junta has announced it has cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine, following a similar decision by neighboring Mali, after Ukraine admitted it had provided intelligence to rebel groups involved in a fight in northern Mali that killed dozens of Malian soldiers along with fighters of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 7, 2024