Chadian troops kill jihadist leaders in Mali
afrol News, 1 March - The President of Chad, Idriss Deby, today announced that two of the key Islamist leaders recently terrorising northern Mali have been shot dead by his troops. At the same time, Chad mourns 26 casualties among its troops in Mali.
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The US has sent troops to Niger
afrol News, 22 February - President Barack Obama today informed the US Senate that he had ordered the stationing of around 100 soldiers in Niger to support the French military operation in neighbouring Mali. The Niger government had agreed to the move, Mr Obama said.
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Timbuktu: Historic manuscripts may be safe
afrol News, 29 January - Reports from the historic town of Timbuktu after the French-Malian re-capture are contradicting. Some claim most of the town's unique historic manuscripts may be lost for ever, while others claim most is in safe hands.
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Algeria, Mali distrust over al Qaeda fight
afrol News, 13 December - The government of Mali is seen as the largest obstacle to conduct an effective fight against Al Qaeda groups in the Sahara desert. Distrust between Algeria and Mali further hinder cooperation.
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Graft pauses Mali health aid
afrol News, 8 December - Three projects fighting malaria and tuberculosis in Mali have seen their international funding suspended as government found "evidence of misappropriation and unjustified expenditure."
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Mali's Sahel Highway moving forward
afrol News, 23 November - The new Sahel Highway, crossing much of the northern part of Mali, is moving forward. Today, constructions on the leg that will give Tombouctou (Timbuktu) a decent road connection started.
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Gold reaches 80% of Mali exports
afrol News, 16 June - According to Mali's Mining Minister, gold is y now representing 80.5 percent of the nation's export earnings. But even though gold prices are record high, Mali's low taxation rates leave the country with little earnings.
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Timbuktu ancient document centre opening
afrol News, 27 May - Mali's famous old city of Timbuktu this weekend will see the opening of a new building housing and restoring a collection of an estimated 700,000 ancient manuscripts, recognised as one of Africa's principal cultural heritages.
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Mali set for constitution referendum
afrol News, 21 April - Mali's President Amadou Toumani Touré is preparing citizens for constitutional change in an upcoming referendum. But, contrary to similar votes abroad, the constitutional provisions limiting President Touré's terms will not be touched.
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Joint Sahara forces to fight terrorism
afrol News, 20 April - Algeria, Mauritania, Mali and Niger are creating a joint special military command to fight terrorism across their vast desert territories. The remarkable deal especially targets al Qaeda activities in the Sahara, including in Libya, Burkina Faso and Chad.
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13% of Malians have emigrated
afrol News, 13 April - Mali has lost around 13 percent of its population to emigration, a new report reveals. While the dream of many Malians is reaching Europe, the vast majority of emigrants end up all around West Africa.
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Reporter offered child slaves
afrol News, 17 March - Working undercover to reveal the extent of forced child labour in Côte d'Ivoire's cocoa industry, a Danish journalist openly was offered to buy as many children as he wanted for €200 each in Mali.
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French hostage released in Mali
afrol News, 25 February - Al-Qaeda’s North African wing has released a French hostage abducted in Mali and held for three months. He arrived in the capital Bamako on Wednesday, hours after his release.
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Mali approved for more IMF disbursements
afrol News, 4 February - The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the second review of Mali’s economic performance under a programme supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The decision also allows the government to request a further disbursement amounting to about US$3.1 million, which would bring total disbursements to Mali to SDR 21.99 million (about US$34.1 million).
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French national abducted in Mali
afrol News, 27 November - Gunmen have abducted a French national, Pierre Kamatte, outside his hotel in the north-eastern Mali town of Menaka, government officials have confirmed.
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Mali armed to fight al Qaeda insurgents
afrol News, 20 October - The US military has handed over millions worth of military equipment to the Malian government to help them fight al-Qaeda's North African branch. Mali has already received a back-up from Algeria and Libya to fight the Islamists.
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» 17.06.2009 - Over 16 militants killed in a raid
» 03.06.2009 - Terrorist killing in Mali condemned
» 05.02.2009 - Tuareg rebels beg for Algeria's mediation
» 31.10.2008 - Two Austrian hostages freed in Mali
» 10.09.2008 - Mali government and rebels release prisoners
» 05.08.2008 - Mali adopts cotton privatisation law
» 22.07.2008 - Mali and Tuareg rebels sign ceasefire pact
» 03.07.2008 - Mali registered a strong growth in tourism
» 09.06.2008 - Malian Tuaregs seek refuge in Burkina Faso
» 22.05.2008 - Mali attacks claim 27 lives
» 29.04.2008 - New AU chief takes office
» 28.04.2008 - Sahel nations lose 1.7m ha land
» 04.04.2008 - Mali signs truce with rebels
» 11.03.2008 - Taureg rebels free 22 hostages
» 07.02.2008 - WA signals food insecurity
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