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Weakened militia leader Dan Na Ambassagou calls on the transitional authorities

In Mali, the Dan Na Ambassagou self-defense militia, made up of traditional dozo hunters, officially disbanded by the Malian state last year, is urging the Malian transitional authorities in a video recorded on December 16 to strengthen the army's presence in Dogon. She even issued an ultimatum to the government, a fierce message that also reflected a certain weakening.…

President Bah N’Daw’s latest words attack unions

While Malian Prime Minister Moctar Ouane tore his hair to find an agreement with the National Union of Workers of Mali (UNTM), an exit from the interim president has put sand in the machine. Indeed, in front of his compatriots in Abidjan, Bah N'Daw this Monday, December 14, considered the strike inappropriate. The main trade union center in the country did not like it at all and hardened the tone.…

Malian hospitals face Covid-19

To date, the country officially has 194 deaths, a figure that has increased markedly in recent weeks, as well as the number of cases registered during this second wave of Covid-19. There are more and more serious cases and health centers such as the hospital in Mali are overwhelmed. as reported from Bamako, Kaourou MagassaAbout…

new clashes between al-Qaeda and the Islamic State

In October, heavy fighting was reported between Islamic State and al-Qaeda fighters. This has been the case again for ten days in the Malian Gourma region. The local branches of the two terrorist organizations, AQIM and EIGS, compete in the Sahel for control of certain areas. A previous battle of significance also took place…

A second interbiennal for young Malian photographers

In Mali, the second edition of the Interbiennale de la photographie began on 1 December. It continues until January 15 in Bamako. An event organized between the famous Bamako photo biennials, hence its name, and especially dedicated to young Malian photographers. Objective: to promote the emergence of a new generation of artists. With exhibitions, but also parades in the heart of the city.…

Barkhane: in 2020 “a very positive assessment” even if “everything remains fragile” according to General Lecointre

French General François Lecointre returned on December 12 from a two-day inspection visit to Niger and Mali, his seventh visit to the Barkhane Force's Operational Theater. The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces went to meet French soldiers and their partners from the Malian armed forces. The possibility of an overview of military operations one month before the anniversary of the Pau summit, 13 January, when a change in the format of French…

paralegals appointed to raise awareness of slavery

Twenty-eight councils of lawyers will be sent out from Monday, December 14, throughout the Kayes region to raise awareness and inform the population about slavery by descent. An initiative from the Emifo project, a comprehensive action program against slavery and forced migration in Kayes that organized the training. Fofana…