- 25 November, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityMali
Mali tells U.N. it will confirm post-coup election date in December
By Paul Lorgerie BAMAKO (Reuters) - Mali's interim authorities will confirm a date for post-coup elections after national reform consultations in December, a representative of a U.N. Security Council delegation…
Mali has not asked any group to negotiate with Islamist militants
BAMAKO (Reuters) - The Malian government on Thursday said it had not officially asked any organisation to negotiate with Islamist insurgents on its behalf. This week, a spokesperson for the…
Mali asks Muslim leaders to negotiate with al Qaeda affiliate
By Tiemoko Diallo BAMAKO (Reuters) - Mali's government said on Tuesday that it asked the country's main Islamic body to open peace talks with leaders of al Qaeda's local affiliate…
Mali summons French ambassador over Macron comments
BAMAKO (Reuters) - Mali's foreign ministry summoned France's ambassador to Bamako on Tuesday over comments by President Emmanuel Macron that it said were unfriendly and disagreeable. This is the latest…
International community will stop supporting Mali if it brings in mercenaries – France
PARIS (Reuters) - France warned Mali on Thursday that it would lose the support of the international community if it agreed a deal with Russian mercenaries. Diplomatic and security sources…
Pentagon chief tells French counterpart U.S. supports Sahel mission
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - France has Washington's continued support for counter terrorism efforts in Africa's Sahel region, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told his French counterpart in a phone call on…
Lavrov says Mali asked private Russian military company for help
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -Mali has asked a private Russian military company to help it fight against insurgents, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday at the…
Mali says it can seek military help from anyone, despite French concern
DAKAR (Reuters) - Mali has the right to seek military support from whoever it wants, the prime minister said, after France and other foreign powers expressed alarm at a report…
Germany worried about Mali plan for Russian mercenaries
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany joined France on Wednesday in expressing concern about an agreement between Mali's military rulers and a Russian security company that would bring Russian mercenaries into the…
