Mali

Also known as: Republic of Mali

2026-04-252026-09-14

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July 2026
9 JulJoy Online
A convoy carrying Malian soldiers and fighters from the Russian paramilitary Africa Corps came under attack in northern Mali on Thursday, three security sources ‌and a spokesperson for an armed group said. …
Convoy carrying Russian fighters attacked in Mali, sources say
7 JulDaily Guide
… Ghana have been drawn in Group D, where they will begin their campaign against Cape Verde on July 29 before taking on Cameroon on August 2 and Mali on August 6. …
Black Queens Name 27- Player Provisional Squad For 2026 WAFCON
6 JulThe Ghanaian Times
… Ghana will compete in Group D, where they face Cape Verde on July 29, Cameroon on August 2, and Mali on August 6, with all three matches scheduled to be played at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca. …
Kim Lars names provisional squad for WAFCON 2026
6 JulJoy Online
… Mali experienced coups in 2020 and 2021, which were followed by military takeovers in Guinea in 2021, Burkina Faso in 2022, Niger in 2023 and Gabon in 2023. …
Can pan-Africanism survive Africa’s democratic challenges?
6 JulDaily Guide
… The Black Queens will conclude their group stage campaign against Mali on Thursday, August 6, with the match scheduled for 20:00 GMT at the Moulay Rachid Stadium. …
Black Queens Receive Revised WAFCON 2026 Group Stage Schedule

Sport

GFA rejects GPL weakness claim after Medeama, Nations FC exits

The News

The Ghana Football Association says the preliminary-round exits of defending GPL champions Medeama SC and FA Cup winners Nations FC from CAF inter-club competitions do not reflect weakness in the domestic league. GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum argued that poor African performance by individual clubs does not indicate league quality, citing PSG's success in a non-elite European league as comparison.

8 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

GFA rejects GPL weakness claim after Medeama, Nations FC exits
The Ghana Football Association says the preliminary-round exits of defending GPL champions Medeama SC and FA Cup winners Nations FC from CAF inter-club competitions do not reflect weakness in the domestic league. GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum argued that poor African performance by individual clubs does not indicate league quality, citing PSG's success in a non-elite European league as comparison.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Nations FC exits CAF Confederation Cup in preliminary round
Nations FC were eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup after a 2-1 aggregate loss to Mali's FC Diarra in the preliminary round, ending the Abrankese club's maiden continental campaign. Head coach Zdravko Logarušić attributed the early exit to squad changes and the absence of key players.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Mahama says Christians can self-fund National Cathedral project
President John Mahama says the Christian community has the capacity to finance the National Cathedral without taxpayers' money, suggesting that if Christians each contributed GH¢1,000, sufficient resources could be raised. He also raised concerns about the project's location, citing proximity to Parliament, the International Conference Centre, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, and the National Theatre.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 12 September

Ghana faces growing terrorism threat from Sahel expansion
The West Africa Centre for Counter-Extremism warns that Ghana is now closer to terrorism threats than ever before, citing extremist violence spreading across the Sahel and into Burkina Faso near Ghana's borders, combined with internal socioeconomic vulnerabilities including unemployment and economic insecurity.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian ordinary passport holders access 41 visa-free countries
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghanaian citizens can travel to at least 41 countries across Africa, the Caribbean and other regions without obtaining a visa in advance under visa waiver arrangements, though permitted stay durations vary—most offer up to 90 days, while Grenada, Maldives and Zambia allow 30 days.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

Nations FC defender confident of improved showing against Diarra
Nations FC defender Dennis Korsah has expressed confidence in an improved performance for the team's second leg against Malian cup champions Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round, after losing the first leg 1-0 in Mali. The Ghana Premier League side will face Diarra on Sunday, September 13, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana to develop multimodal transport via rail, water, road
Ghana's government is developing an integrated rail, inland water, and road transport system to decongest highways and the Port of Tema. The plan routes cargo by rail from Tema to Mpakadan, then by lake transport to Buipe, and finally by road to northern Ghana and landlocked neighbours including Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 8 September

Techiman 24-hour market project progressing on schedule, minister says
The Bono East Regional Minister Francis Owusu Antwi has inspected the ongoing Techiman 24-hour economy model market project and expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of construction work, just over three months after contractors took over the site. He said the rehabilitation would improve businesses, spur socio-economic growth, create job opportunities, and attract investment to the region.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 6 September

Nations FC seeks to overturn Mali defeat in CAF Cup
Nations FC defender Dennis Korsah said the Ghanaian FA Cup champions remain confident they can recover from a 1-0 first-leg defeat to FC Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round and win the return leg in Ghana.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 5 September

Nations FC lose 1-0 in Mali, face uphill task in return leg
Ghana FA Cup champions Nations FC suffered a 1-0 defeat to FC Diarra of Mali in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary-round tie, with the goal coming in the 55th minute. Nations FC must overturn the deficit in the second leg to progress.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kwesi Pratt urges African youth to reject external political narratives
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr has urged African youth to reject externally driven political narratives and unite to challenge exploitation, neocolonialism, and extraction of the continent's natural resources. He criticized African governments for entering defence and intelligence cooperation agreements with Western powers and external actors, arguing that African countries should prioritise their own sovereignty and interests.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

Sports Ministry rallies Medeama, Nations FC for CAF competitions
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has sent goodwill messages to Medeama SC and Nations FC ahead of their CAF inter-club competition openers. Medeama will host TP Mazembe in the CAF Champions League preliminary round on September 6, while Nations FC face Mali's FC Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round on September 5.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

Social media reshapes African democracy without military takeovers
An analysis argues that social media platforms are fundamentally changing how Africans determine who governs them, replacing traditional military coups with a new form of state capture built on narratives and information control rather than barracks seizures.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

Fifth Africa Prosperity Dialogues set for January 2027 in Accra
The Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2027 will take place January 27–29 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, themed "The Borderless Africa We Want: Move Freely. Pay Seamlessly. Trade More." The venue change from the Accra International Conference Centre—which is undergoing refurbishment—will limit attendance to about 1,000 people, compared to 6,400 at the previous edition.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Media urged to uphold information integrity, prevent misinformation
The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson warned that failure to maintain information integrity could amplify social divisions and expose Ghana to security threats, citing a pattern in Sahel countries where information manipulation weakened public trust in institutions.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 1 September

Japan Motors Ghana appoints Amine Kabbara Managing Director
Japan Motors Trading Company Limited has appointed Amine Kabbara as Managing Director, succeeding Salem Kalmoni who has been promoted to Group Chief Executive Officer of Japan Motors Network. Kabbara, who brings over 16 years of professional experience in the automotive sector, previously served as General Manager for Sales and Marketing.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama wins 2026 Champion of Champions trophy
Medeama SC defeated Nations FC 2-0 to win the 2026 Champion of Champions title, with goals from Fatawu Sulemana and Emmanuel Annor securing the Ghana Premier League champions their first silverware ahead of the 2026/27 season.
1 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana diversifies diplomatic ties amid global power competition
Ghana is engaging multiple foreign powers—Russia, the US, China, the EU, and the UK—in negotiations over trade, investment, energy, defence, and mineral exploration, reflecting a strategy of diplomatic diversification rather than alignment with a single partner. The article examines how Ghana uses its resources and strategic position to bargain with competing powers while managing the risk of shifting dependence rather than achieving genuine autonomy.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

Youth forum in Accra to discuss Africa's debt and reparations
The Pan-African Progressive Front will host a Youth Forum on Debt and Reparations titled "Africa's Freedom Is In Our Hands" on September 5 at the University of Ghana, with an estimated 200 participants expected to examine debt, colonial extraction, reparations, and the CFA Franc's role in Africa's economy.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russia says forces helped repel Niger attempted coup
Russia's African Corps assisted Nigerien forces in repelling a Saturday attempted coup in the capital Niamey, according to Moscow's foreign ministry. The rebellion was contained, and authorities say the situation is now under control of President Gen Abdourahmane Tiani.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
WhatsApp group used to launder hundreds of millions in euros
A European Broadcasting Union investigation found that a 532-member WhatsApp group called "Traders of Greater Europe" was used to launder hundreds of millions of euros in cash for organized crime and extremism, including funding to Islamic State militants in Syria. The chat, which contained over 82,000 messages between February and December 2022, used the hawala transfer system to arrange cross-border cash transfers with no paper trail.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 30 August

Niger regains control of airbase after mutinous soldiers' attack
Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani's government reasserted control of a key airbase in Niamey after mutinous soldiers attacked on Saturday, amid broader jihadist insurgency challenges. The airbase hosts military aircraft, drones, a counter-terrorism unit of the Alliance of Sahel States, and Russian and Italian forces.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

Northshore Apparel plans fabric mill and cotton scheme in northern Ghana
Northshore Apparel Ghana Limited has announced a three-phase expansion plan for its industrial park in Savelugu that will establish a fabric mill and cotton outgrower scheme across northern Ghana and neighbouring countries, aiming to create an integrated textile value chain enabling Ghana to export finished clothing instead of raw cotton.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
QNET asks religious leaders to warn against job and travel scams
QNET's Global Compliance Officer has appealed to pastors and religious organisations to warn their members against fake job and travel schemes falsely attributed to QNET, stating the company is a legitimate direct selling business. QNET is working with Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to combat scammers misusing the QNET brand; a July operation by EOCO rescued and arrested 44 foreign nationals connected to a travel scam syndicate.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GPHA marks 40 years with infrastructure growth and regional trade focus
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority Board Chairman said the GPHA has demonstrated resilience and strategic vision over four decades through infrastructure expansion, technological adoption and operational efficiency improvements, positioning Ghana's ports as critical gateways for trade and regional integration.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mali musician Salif Keïta cancels South Africa concerts
World-famous Malian musician Salif Keïta has cancelled performances at South Africa's Macufe festival next month, citing what he calls "xenophobic violence" against African migrants. The 77-year-old said he could not ignore reports of attacks on migrants seeking work, safety, and dignity.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

Mali musician Salif Keïta cancels South Africa concerts over xenophobic violence
Malian musician Salif Keïta has cancelled his performances at South Africa's Macufe festival next month, citing reports of xenophobic violence against African migrants. The 77-year-old said he could not ignore attacks on migrants seeking work, safety, and dignity, describing the cancellation as a rejection of hate.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana, AES youth forum addresses colonial debt and reparations
Students and youth from Ghana and the Alliance of Sahel States will meet in Accra on September 5, 2026, for a forum on colonial debt, reparations and Africa's economic sovereignty, organized by the Pan-African Progressive Front with about 200 participants expected.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

Ethiopia submits bid to host AFCON for first time since 1976
Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, which would be its first in more than half a century. The bid faces obstacles including ongoing insurgencies in Amhara and Oromia states and threats of renewed civil war with the Tigray region.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ethiopia bids to host Afcon 2028 amid infrastructure concerns
Ethiopia has submitted an official bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, backed by its government, but faces questions about whether it has enough stadiums meeting Confederation of African Football standards for a 24-team tournament. The country had just one approved stadium last season but is building a new international stadium in Addis Ababa.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →