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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

'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

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".

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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.

Al Jazeera

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.

France 24

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.

Al Jazeera

Malian political coalition opposes constitutional referendum

Political groups wants the cancellation of a referendum due to take place on June 18.

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US to Mali: End restrictions on UN peacekeepers, seek peace

The United States is warning Mali’s military government that it would be “irresponsible” for the United Nations to continue deploying its more than 15,000 peacekeepers unless it ends restrictions including on operating reconnaissance drones

The Independent UK

Russia pledges military support to Mali during Lavrov visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has pledged military support to Mali and other aid during his first visit to the West African nation

The Independent UK

Lavrov pledges Russian military support on visit to Mali amid concern over abuses

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pledged military support to Mali during his first visit to the West African nation Tuesday and dismissed criticism of Moscow's growing influence on the continent.

France 24

Mali defends Russian ties and opposes options for UN force

Mali’s Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop has defended the military government’s cooperation with Russia

The Independent UK

49 Ivory Coast soldiers pardoned by Mali's junta leader

The leader of Mali’s military junta has pardoned 49 soldiers from neighboring Ivory Coast who were convicted of undermining Mali's state security and conspiracy against the government

The Independent UK

Ivorian troops on trial in Mali amid push for diplomatic end to row

Forty-six Ivorian troops whose detention by Mali has triggered a bitter diplomatic row reportedly appeared for trial at a court in Bamako. The news follows a "friendly working visit" by Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe, who is mediating the ongoing dispute.

Radio France Internationale

Mali PM meets president after medical retreat

Mali's transitional Prime Minister Choguel Maiga met interim President Assimi Goita on Friday after over three months of forced medical leave, the presidency said.

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Radio France Internationale

France halts development aid to Mali

France will stop sending public development aid to Mali because of the West African country’s alleged ties to Russian paramilitaries, according to the French foreign ministry.

Radio France Internationale

Mali's draft constitution marks major shift towards presidential regime

Mali's proposed new constitution will shift the balance of executive power from the parliament towards the president. Junta leader Colonel Assimi Goita received a draft of the proposed constitution this week. The document, which is a key part of the military's bid to retain power until 2024, has not been…

Al Jazeera

At UN, Mali army-appointed PM slams France, praises Russia ties

Abdoulaye Maiga lashes out at the former colonial ruler, the UN as he praised the ‘exemplary’ cooperation with Russia.

The Independent UK

Mali prime minister lashes out at France, UN, regional bloc

Mali's prime minister is lashing out at everyone from the U.N. secretary-general to former colonizer France

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Mali marks independence day amid tensions, uncertainty

Mali is marking its Independence Day celebrations with a military parade featuring fighter planes

Reuters

Ivory Coast asks West African bloc to help captive soldiers in Mali

Ivory Coast called on West Africa's political bloc to help release 46 soldiers detained by Mali's military government, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday, after a Togolese-led mediation effort appeared to have stalled.

Reuters

Mali leader wants 'compensation' for release of Ivorian soldiers

Mali's interim president wants a mutually beneficial solution to end a diplomatic row over 46 Ivorian soldiers detained in Mali, noting that Ivory Coast has given asylum to political figures wanted by his junta, state television said on Saturday.

The Independent UK

French military: Last group of soldiers has left Mali

The French military says the last group of its soldiers has left Mali, nine years they were deployed in the West African country to oust Islamic extremists from power

Radio France Internationale

Mali strengthens ties with Russia, receives six more Soviet-era warplanes

Mali has received five military jets and a combat helicopter from Russia, which has become a close ally in its fight against a long-running jihadist insurgency. The move underscores the widening rift between Bamako and Paris.

Reuters

Putin discusses food and fuel supplies in call with Malian leader Goita -Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Mali's interim leader Assimi Goita on Wednesday, according to a Kremlin statement.

The Independent UK

Mali's capital Bamako boosts security fearing jihadi attacks

Bamako, Mali’s bustling riverside capital of more than 2.5 million people, is on heightened alert as jihadi attacks have moved perilously close to the city

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