The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is at a crossroads as three of its member countries – Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger – prepare to leave the organization. These nations, all located in the Sahel region, have announced their decision to withdraw, accusing ECOWAS of siding with foreign
In a dramatic twist that could shake the global gold industry, Mali has issued an arrest warrant for Mark Bristow, the CEO of Barrick Gold Corporation, one of the world’s largest mining companies. According to local news outlets, the West African nation accuses Bristow of money laundering and breaking financial
Mali’s political scene has been shaken up once again. The country’s interim leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, made a bold move this week by firing Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga. The announcement, delivered on state TV, also revealed a surprising replacement—government spokesman Abdoulaye Maiga is now taking over as the new
Mali’s Foreign Minister, Abdoulaye Diop, has made a serious accusation that Western countries are using Ukraine as a tool to achieve their geopolitical goals in Africa, possibly with the help of terrorist groups. Diop told Sputnik News that he believes Ukraine might be just the “tip of the iceberg” when
In early August, a Ukrainian official revealed that Ukraine was involved in a deadly attack on the Malian army and their Russian partners in northern Mali. This attack, which took place in late July, led to a major diplomatic fallout, as Mali, along with its neighbors Niger and Burkina Faso,
Two weeks ago, GreatGameInternational revealed how Niger and Mali stunned the world by severing ties with Ukraine, accusing it of backing terrorist groups that have caused deadly attacks in their countries. This bold decision comes as both nations, now ruled by military governments, shift away from Western influence and turn
Niger and Mali have shocked the world by cutting diplomatic ties with Ukraine, accusing it of supporting terrorist groups responsible for deadly attacks in their regions. This dramatic move comes amid rising tensions, with both African nations, now led by military governments, turning away from Western alliances and seeking help
In a historic and bold move, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the 36-year-old leader of Burkina Faso, announced the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) with Mali and Niger, aiming to unite their 72 million people into one powerful federation. Speaking passionately about their shared heritage and struggles, Traoré and
On July 6, 2024, the military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger signed a new defense pact called the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) during a summit in Niger’s capital. This pact, designed to support each other against rebellions and external threats, marks a bold move away from the
