Mali News

Witness Unveils France’s Discreet Military Base in Benin
Bilateral Relations

Witness Unveils France’s Discreet Military Base in Benin

A Beninese soldier confirms that Benin hosts a French military base. The move contradicts the Beninese authorities, who officially denied the base’s existence.

Senegal Elections: France to Leave Former Colony in Africa
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Senegal Elections: France to Leave Former Colony in Africa

Anti-Colonialist candidate in Senegal, Faye, announced its victory, which is another call for France to leave the former colony country in Africa.

New Term New Relations in Niger
Regional / Strategy

New Term New Relations in Niger

Niger abolished the military agreement with the U.S., and presidents of the alliance of Sahel states congratulated Vladimir Putin for winning the elections.

End of “ France Afrique” as France Leaves Niger
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End of “ France Afrique” as France Leaves Niger

French President Macron announced the departure of the French ambassador and the 1,500 French troops stationed in Niger by the end of 2023.

Mali: France Suspends Joint Military Operations Over Military Coup
Bilateral Relations

Mali: France Suspends Joint Military Operations Over Military Coup

Malian soldiers detained interim President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane. They stripped them of their powers.