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German military resumes reconnaissance mission in Mali

The German military resumed its reconnaissance mission in Mali on Tuesday after a suspension of more than three weeks following a spat with Mali's government over flight clearances.

Reuters · Sep 6, 2022

At least 35 civilians killed in Burkina Faso IED convoy blast

Dozens also wounded as convoy carrying supplies to towns in restive north is hit by improvised explosive device.

Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2022

Kenya presidential election: Supreme Court upholds William Ruto's victory

In tonight's edition: Kenya's Supreme Court unanimously upholds William Ruto's victory in last month's presidential election, paving the way for him to take power. His unsuccessful rival Raila Odinga says he will accept the decision. Also, three Ivorian soldiers are back home after having spent almost two months in detention…

France 24 · Sep 5, 2022

Russian presence in Mali must not create blind spots for peacekeepers - Germany

The presence of Russian forces in Mali must not hinder U.N. peacekeepers nor provide cover for human rights breaches, Germany's chief of defence said, warning that any such developments could lead to an end of Berlin's engagement there.

Reuters · Aug 31, 2022

Macron en Afrique : un revirement cynique pour réparer les préjudices liés au passé colonial tout en gardant une mainmise sur le continent

Fin juillet 2022, le Président français Emmanuel Macron a achevé sa tournée au Cameroun, au Bénin et en Guinée-Bissau. Il effectue actuellement une visite en Algérie du 25 au 27 août.

The Conversation · Aug 26, 2022

Macron in Africa: a cynical twist to repair the colonial past while keeping a tight grip

In late July 2022 French president Emmanuel Macron concluded a tour of Cameroon, Benin and Guinea-Bissau. And he visits Algeria between 25 and 27 August.

The Conversation · Aug 25, 2022

Amid popular opposition, is the UN's peacekeeping mission in Mali doomed?

On 29 June, the UN Security Council decided to renew the mandate of the United Nations’ peacekeeping initiative, the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (Minusma), for another year. Established in April 2013, the 13,000-soldiers strong mission had set out to thwart the Tuareg rebellion began the previous year, strengthen state…

The Conversation · Aug 23, 2022

Mali appoints govt spokesman Abdoulaye Maiga as interim PM

Mali has appointed an interim prime minister to act in place of leader Choguel Maiga, who is resting amid media reports he had been hospitalised.

Reuters · Aug 22, 2022

France 'committed' to securing Olivier Dubois release 500 days after Mali abduction

Sunday marks the 500th day of captivity for French journalist Olivier Dubois, who was abducted by al Qaeda-linked militants in northern Mali in April 2021. France says it remains fully committed to securing his liberation despite the withdrawal of French troops from the country.

France 24 · Aug 21, 2022

Germany resumes military flights to Mali after spat over flight clearances

The German military resumed flights to Mali on Thursday after Berlin suspended most of its operations in the West African country in a spat with local authorities over flight clearances.

Reuters · Aug 18, 2022