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Mali The Al-Qaeda-affiliated armed group, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM), has released a new propaganda video. The footage depicts the assault launched on April 25 against the military camp and airport in Sévaré, a critical location near Mopti in central Mali. This particular attack on Sévaré was part of a series of synchronized incursions […]
The ongoing dispute between Paris and Bamako has escalated significantly following the harsh sentence handed down to Yann V., a confirmed agent of France’s Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE). The French national, apprehended in the Malian capital in August 2025, received a twenty-year prison term for actions the ruling junta described as an attempt to […]
Belgium confirms definitive embassy closure in Mali by 2026 Belgium will conclude its enduring diplomatic presence in Mali on June 30, 2026. An update released on June 5 by the Belgian Embassy in Bamako confirmed that its various services and responsibilities will progressively relocate to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. This strategic move signifies a further shift […]
CONDAMNATION French diplomat sentenced to 20 years in Mali for alleged state plot Malian judicial authorities have sentenced French national Yann Vezilier to 20 years of criminal detention. The conviction stems from his alleged involvement in a scheme aimed at destabilizing the government led by General Assimi Goïta. Justice Following the announcement of the verdict, […]
french intelligence operative sentenced in Mali, Paris condemns ‘unfounded allegations’ Le ministère des Affaires étrangères à Paris ( AFP / CLEMENS BILAN ) A French intelligence operative, holding diplomatic status and detained for nearly ten months in Bamako, has been sentenced by Malian courts to 20 years in prison. The conviction, handed down for “undermining […]
Mali: un diplomate français condamné à 20 ans de prison pour atteinte à la sûreté de l’État Un policier malien patrouille devant le Campement Kangaba, un complexe touristique près de Bamako, le 19 juin 2017 – Tous droits réservés AP Photo Tous droits réservés AP Photo Par Gavin Blackburn Publié le 05/06/2026 – 20:36 UTC+2 Partager Discussion […]
A French national, apprehended in August 2025 by Mali’s ruling military junta and charged with conspiring against the nation’s institutions, has been formally convicted by the criminal chamber of the specialized anti-terrorism judicial body. Malian judicial authorities have imposed a 20-year prison sentence on a French intelligence operative, who held diplomatic status, for “endangering state […]
General Abdourahamane Tiani, President of the Republic of Niger, recently concluded a significant working and friendship visit to the Republic of Türkiye. On June 4, 2026, President Tiani was warmly welcomed by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara. This pivotal meeting, featuring both private discussions and expanded working sessions, culminated in the […]
During a significant visit to Ankara, General Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger’s head of state, engaged in high-level discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Palace. This meeting, which coincided with the signing of multiple cooperation agreements and a joint declaration, clearly showcased a deepening political closeness between Türkiye and Niger. The exchanges underscored […]
Media influence Medi1 TV granted official broadcast license in Mali 5 June 2026 Medi1 TV has officially secured a broadcast license from Mali’s High Authority for Communication (HAC), marking a new chapter in the channel’s expansion across Africa. This agreement grants Medi1 TV the legal right to establish, operate, and distribute its programming throughout Mali, […]
French operative handed two-decade sentence in Mali’s capital A former member of France’s external intelligence service, the DGSE, has been sentenced to two decades behind bars by a court in Bamako following nearly a year in detention. The ruling marks one of the most severe penalties ever imposed in Mali for alleged espionage activities. The […]
Iyad Ag Ghaly : Pourquoi le Mali a mis sa tête à prix avec d’autres chefs du JNIM et du FLA Lire uniquement le texte pour utiliser moins de données Crédit photo, Getty Images Published il y a 28 minutes Temps de lecture: 6 min Les autorités maliennes ont annoncé jeudi une prime pouvant aller […]