Mali Court Upholds Detention of Barrick Employees

A Malian court has upheld the detention of four employees of Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX,NYSE:B), rejecting an appeal filed by the Canadian mining company as its dispute with the military-led government deepens. According to a Bloomberg report, Judge Samba …

U.S. officials visit Mali as junta eyes economic and security ties

Junta-led Mali is courting U.S. investment and backing in its fight against Islamist insurgents, as it works to strengthen a regional bloc of military-led governments in West Africa. On Monday, U.S. officials met with Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop …

Forum in Mali sparks debate on Africa’s historical claims for reparations

As global conversations around historical justice and colonial legacies continue to gain momentum, African voices are increasingly calling for meaningful dialogue and redress. One such conversation took center stage on July 19, 2025, in Bamako, Mali, at a …

Mali criticized over summary executions and enforced disappearances of ethnic Fulani men

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Tuesday reported that Mali’s armed forces and the allied Russia-backed Wagner Group have carried out numerous “summary executions and enforced disappearances of ethnic Fulani men.” HRW documents that, since January 2025, the …

Mali court denies bail for Barrick staff as gold mine seizure deepens crisis

The decision was made in the midst of increased tensions following the six-month state management of Barrick's Loulo–Gounkoto gold mining complex by Mali's military junta. According to Alifa Habib Kone, a lawyer for Barrick, the judge found the …

Mali, Mauritania and Senegal must unite against cross-border terrorism

Mali, Mauritania and Senegal must unite against cross-border terrorism The threat of a terrorist blockade of Mali’s Kayes and Nioro towns would be disastrous for all three countries. Western Mali, bordering Mauritania and Senegal, is increasingly a target …

Mali court rejects appeal to release four Barrick employees, judge says

BAMAKO (Reuters) -A court in Mali on Tuesday rejected an appeal by Barrick Mining to release four employees arrested last November, judge Samba Sarr said, the latest development in a long-running standoff between the Canadian firm and the Mali government …

Mali: Army, Wagner Group Disappear, Execute Fulani Civilians

Mali’s armed forces and the allied Russia-backed Wagner Group have committed dozens of summary executions and enforced disappearances of ethnic Fulani men since January 2025. The Malian soldiers and Wagner Group fighters accuse the Fulani community of …

Mali announces $28m plan to tackle SA’s algae bloom

Mali Uses Helicopter to Seize Remaining Gold from Barrick Mine

A Malian military helicopter airlifted the remaining gold from the Barrick Mining’s Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex on July 10, 2025, Reuters reported. Mali previously said a court-appointed administrator planned to sell the site’s bullion to finance …