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Dozens of Soldiers Arrested in Mali Over Alleged Coup Plot

[New Times] Mali arrested dozens of soldiers suspected of plotting to overthrow the ruling military leaders, who took power in the west African country in a coup, media reports said on Sunday, August 10.

Mali Arrests Dozens of Soldiers Over 'Bid to Topple Junta'

[Daily Trust] Mali has arrested dozens of soldiers suspected of plotting to overthrow the junta, which itself took power in the West African country in a coup, sources told AFP on Sunday.

FM Says Egypt Is Keen to Support Mali in Achieving Security, Stability

[Egypt Online] Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said Egypt is keen on providing technical, logistical and institutional support for Mali to achieve security and stability, given the African country's pivotal role in the region.

Malian Army and Wagner Group Abduct and Execute Fulani Civilians, HRW Claims

[RFI] 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.

Mali, Mauritania and Senegal Must Unite Against Cross-Border Terrorism

[ISS] The threat of a terrorist blockade of Mali's Kayes and Nioro towns would be disastrous for all three countries.

Army, Wagner Group Disappear, Execute Fulani Civilians

[HRW] African Union Should Press for Investigations, Prosecutions

Confident Morocco Power Past Mali to Reach Wafcon 2024 Semi-Finals

[CAF] TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations hosts, Morocco delighted a packed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat as they claimed a confident 3-1 victory over Mali to book their place in the semi-finals of the competition.

Journalist Sentenced to Six Months in Prison

[MFWA] On July 14, the director of Radio Baoulé, Seydou Oumar Traoré, was sentenced to six months in prison and fined one million CFA francs ( $1,785.58 ), for the charge of offending a foreign head of state.

Banyana Banyana Cruise Into Knockout Stages With Convincing Win Over Mali

[CAF] TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations reigning champions, South Africa produced a dominant display to brush aside Mali 4-0 and seal top spot in Group C, securing their place in the knockout stages in style.

Banyana Banyana Cruise to Quarter-Finals With 4-0 Mali Thrashing

[Scrolla] Banyana Banyana demolish Mali 4-0 in the final Group C match with goals from Ramalepe, Jane, Magaia and Donnelly. Desiree Ellis' team had already qualified for the quarter-finals but still came out firing to finish the group stage in style.

South Africa, Mali Battle for Group C Top Spot

[CAF] After navigating the twists and turns of Group C, the reigning African champions South Africa and West African dark horses Mali now find themselves on a collision course with the Group C top slot at stake at the ongoing TotalEnergies WAFCON 2024 in Morocco.

Goïta's Indefinite Mandate Raises Alarm Over Mali's Democratic Future

[Daily Trust] General Assimi Goïta, Mali's junta leader, has signed a controversial law granting himself a five-year presidential mandate -- renewable indefinitely and without election -- sparking widespread concern over the country's democratic trajectory.

Saloum Happier Than Björkegren After Draw

[CAF] One shot on target. One goal. Talk about efficiency. Mali are cruising at the ongoing TotalEnergies WAFCON in Morocco. Les Aigles Dames have collected four deserved points from a possible six in a tough Group C, and they have zero complaints until this point.

Ghana and Mali Share the Spoils in Intense Group C Clash

[CAF] Ghana's hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations remain in the balance after a 1-1 draw with West African rivals Mali in a fiercely contested Group C encounter at Stade Municipal de Berkane on Friday.