… Société des Mines de Kofi is being accused of failing to pay the required tax to the state of Mali and multiple violations of the country’s mining and financial regulations. …
… He explained that he was travelling through the area on his way to an undisclosed destination in Mali when armed soldiers stormed the house and arrested him. …
… He further pointed to Francophone West African countries such as Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Mali, where young football talents are deliberately developed through structured education and sports systems before moving abroad to play professionally. …
Dozens of vehicles, including fuel tankers, minibuses and trucks, have been set on fire near Mali’s capital, Bamako, as jihadists step up a blockade of the city, the BBC has confirmed. …
… Officials from the US State Department have recently indicated that they are also collaborating with Sahelian countries Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, who have been at the ‘epicentre’ of extremist violence in the African continent. …
… So you do away with one, and then you realise a splinter one is also coming up.” He pointed to developments in Mali and the wider Sahel, where militant alliances have evolved rapidly despite years of international military operations. …
Dozens of vehicles, including fuel tankers, minibuses and trucks, have been set on fire near Mali’s capital, Bamako, as jihadists step up a blockade of the city, the BBC has confirmed. …
… Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, made the call at the opening of a two-day sub-regional consultation between the National Border Commission and directorates of Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Mali in Accra on Wednesday. …
… He revealed that the programme’s first phase has focused on feasibility and mini-grid studies in countries including Guinea-Bissau, Benin, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Mali, Niger and Ghana. …
… Most notably, France’s counterterrorism efforts across five countries in the Sahel, Operation Barkhane, ended somewhat ignominiously in 2022, when it was finally asked to leave by the junta who were by then ruling Mali. …
Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an al Qaeda-linked group controlling territory in Mali, has shifted toward less violent methods, focusing on collecting taxes on crops and livestock and distributing aid to the poor, rather than issuing threats as they did five years ago. The group has grown stronger since Mali's 2020 military coup led to the expulsion of French and U.N. forces and has demonstrated its power through coordinated attacks across the country.
Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an al Qaeda-linked group controlling territory in Mali, has shifted toward less violent methods, focusing on collecting taxes on crops and livestock and distributing aid to the poor, rather than issuing threats as they did five years ago. The group has grown stronger since Mali's 2020 military coup led to the expulsion of French and U.N. forces and has demonstrated its power through coordinated attacks across the country.
Seequent, a global leader in subsurface earth modelling and data management software, is expanding its presence in West Africa, with Ghana serving as a key hub. The company's Regional Manager for West Africa credits Ghana's diverse mineral base, credible regulatory framework, and relentless exploration activity as reasons for the region's strategic importance to Seequent's operations.
Grammy-nominated Malian singer, songwriter, guitarist and actress Fatoumata Diawara has been announced as Spotify's EQUAL Africa artist for June. Known for blending Mali's Mandinka traditions with global contemporary sounds and collaborations with artists including Damon Albarn and Gorillaz, she is set to release her solo album MASSA in June 2026.
Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren says the team may see one, two or three new additions for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco next month, though the final squad has not yet been settled. Ghana finished third in the last WAFCON tournament.
Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren says he has not settled on his final squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and expects the possibility of one, two or three new additions to the squad that trained in June. Ghana finished in third place at the last WAFCON and are drawn in Group D with Cameroon, Cape Verde and Mali.
A French national has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by Mali's military-led government on allegations of involvement in a plot to destabilise the country. France denied the accusations, saying he was carrying out a security cooperation mission, and the case has strained ties between Bamako and Paris.
Nearly 50 Nigerien nationals died of thirst after a truck carrying them from Mali to Niger broke down in a remote area of the Sahara desert near the Mali-Algeria border. Two survivors walked dozens of kilometres to alert authorities; responders found 49 bodies and also rescued another truck stranded for three days with over 60 people aboard.
At least 49 people have died of thirst in a remote part of the Sahara desert in northern Niger after the truck carrying them broke down while returning from Mali. The group became stranded more than 80 km west of Assamaka after running out of water, with only two survivors trekking across the desert to alert authorities.
At least 49 people died of thirst in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger after the truck carrying them broke down more than 80 km west of Assamaka. The group, returning from Mali after attending a Muslim festival, ran out of water and became stranded; only two survived by trekking to Assamaka to alert authorities.
The Malian government announced financial rewards for information on suspected militants involved in attacks targeting the nation, including 2 billion CFA francs ($3.55 million) for information on Iyad Ag Ghaly, leader of the local al-Qaeda affiliate Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen, following al Qaeda-linked attacks in April that killed the defence minister and wounded other officials.
The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), founded in 1961, has become a major financier of African development projects beyond the Arab world, providing concessional loans, grants, and technical assistance with a focus on long-term infrastructure and economic growth rather than immediate commercial returns.
African leaders are demanding compensation from former colonizers for wealth built through slavery, while French President Macron pursues an Africa charm offensive without accepting responsibility. African nations are increasingly turning to China for financial and political alternatives, helping dismantle French postcolonial influence in West Africa, though France has only recently moved to repeal colonial-era legislation classifying enslaved people as "moveable goods."
The Interior Minister has warned of over 100 unauthorised entry routes along the Volta-Togo border. While border communities share historical and cultural ties with Togo, the article argues that securing the border against emerging regional threats is a matter of national and human security that transcends historical pathways.
A passenger bus carrying civilians hit a land mine west of Bamako on Monday, killing eight people and injuring 42, according to Mali's national drivers' union. The explosion occurred on a road where al Qaeda-linked JNIM operates and follows unprecedented assaults by that group in April.
Barrick Mining is weighing a possible London listing for its African business, with a potential all-share transaction with UK-listed Endeavour Mining under consideration; discussions are at an early stage and no decision has been made.
As ECOWAS prepares for a leadership change in July 2026, the regional bloc confronts its greatest test since 1975, with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger having withdrawn and democratic governance across West Africa coming under pressure from military coups and constitutional upheaval.
As ECOWAS prepares for a leadership transition in July 2026, the Economic Community of West African States confronts its greatest test since 1975, with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger having departed and democratic governance under pressure across the region.
A video circulating on social media reportedly shows fighters from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in southern Algeria near the Malian border, stoking tensions between the two countries, though neither Algerian nor Malian authorities nor the FLA have confirmed the claims and the footage's authenticity remains unverified.
Ghana's Finance Minister has announced plans to designate Takoradi Port as the main corridor for landlocked countries like Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali to import goods, with a planned railway line from Takoradi to Hamile to reduce pressure on the country's road network.
Romuald Wadagni took office as Benin's president on Sunday after winning the April 12 election with more than 94% of the vote. He vowed to address rising jihadist threats in the north and ensure economic growth improves everyday life through job creation and social protection.
The Malian government has launched a crackdown on Société des Mines de Kofi (MIKO-SA), a subsidiary of Nguvu Mining Group (which is a majority shareholder of Ghana's Adamus Resources), accusing it of failing to pay required taxes and violating mining and financial regulations. The development follows Ghana's recent revocation of Adamus Mines' licence over similar compliance and operational concerns.
A 28-year-old Ghanaian from Savelugu was arrested on February 26 during a military operation in Kongoussi while traveling to Mali, held for 77 days across multiple detention facilities, and released in late April after authorities found no evidence linking him to jihadist groups. He claimed his confiscated belongings were not returned.
Acting NSA Director General Yaw Ampofo-Ankrah has said that grassroots and community sports development must be central to the Ghana Sports Fund to build a sustainable sports economy and develop future talents. He emphasised that proper structures and processes must be established first, and that Ghana must intentionally invest in young talents from an early age to compete globally.
Jihadist group JNIM has set fire to dozens of vehicles, including fuel tankers and trucks, near Mali's capital Bamako as part of a blockade that has worsened since attacking the city last month. The blockade is causing fuel shortages and sharp increases in goods prices ahead of Eid al-Adha next week.
US President Donald Trump's new counter-terrorism strategy for Africa replaces long-term troop deployments and nation-building with short-term campaigns and cooperation with local authorities, using defined timelines and targets to eliminate threats before withdrawing. The strategy aims to prevent Jihadist groups from establishing bases threatening US interests and to protect Christians from attacks, while also expanding the definition of terrorism to include drug cartels and left-wing anarchists.
Security analyst Dr Victor Doke argues that the killing of Islamic State commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a joint US-Nigerian operation represents a tactical victory but is unlikely to cripple extremist networks in West Africa. Doke notes that groups like ISWAP are structured to survive the deaths of their leaders through succession planning.
Dozens of vehicles including fuel tankers, minibuses and trucks have been set on fire near Mali's capital Bamako as the jihadist group JNIM, affiliated to al-Qaeda, tightens a fuel blockade on the city. The militants have kidnapped drivers and burnt more than 100 fuel trucks on major highways since last year in an effort to weaken Mali's economy and military leadership.
Ghana's Minister for Lands and Natural Resources called for good neighbourliness and coordinated cross-border governance at a sub-regional consultation between Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Mali to address challenges such as security threats, smuggling, and irregular migration. The Ghana Boundary Commission noted this was the first time sub-regional border commissions were meeting to coordinate cross-border agreements and align national priorities.
The Volta River Authority Academy has launched a two-week regional training programme on clean mini-grid design, installation and inspection to accelerate rural electrification across West Africa. The 'training of trainers' programme, delivered in partnership with ECREEE and Takoradi Technical University, draws 20 engineers and technical practitioners from ECOWAS countries and aims to establish a skilled workforce capable of deploying sustainable, decentralised solar energy systems.
France is attempting to demonstrate renewed commitment to Africa by reorienting toward Anglophone African countries, with the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi last week marking the first time since 1973 that the event was held in an Anglophone country. French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged faults in France's past strategy and signaled a need to recalibrate France's engagements with Africa.