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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of Ministers to Hold Extraordinary Session on The Withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in Accra

Key items on the agenda include the modalities of the withdrawal process and the implications for ECOWAS Institutions and Agencies operating in the three countries

The Council of Ministers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will convene an Extraordinary Session from April 22 to 23, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. The session is being held to deliberate on the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc. Key items on…

Energy Capital & Power
Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Mining Advances Growth Prospects for African Economies

African Mining Week – taking place on October 1 -3, 2025 in Cape Town - will connect global investors with lucrative opportunities within Africa’s mining sector

Mineral-rich African countries are strengthening cooperation with global partners to optimize the mining value chain, leveraging investments to accelerate GDP growth and sustainable development. In recent years, the contribution of mining to the national fiscus has grown significantly across many nations, and looking ahead, this growth momentum is on track…

United Nations: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Source: United Nations: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

Mali: United Nations (UN) experts call for immediate and unconditional release of three political activists, urge specialised medical care

The three political detainees are members of the African Solidarity for Democracy and Independence Party (SADI) and the Movement for Peace in Mali (MPPM)

UN experts* today called for the immediate and unconditional release of political activists Moulaye Baba Haïdara, Mahamoud Mohamed Mangane and Amadou Togola to enable them to receive medical treatment following torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment sustained during their detention by the Malian Security Services. “We are alarmed by…

United Nations: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Source: United Nations: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

Mali: United Nations (UN) experts outraged by alleged arbitrary executions of at least ten people

Six men, three women and a two-year-old boy were killed in the Dioura sector (Mopti region) between 2 and 4 January 2025

UN experts* today expressed outrage at the arbitrary executions of at least ten people in Mali, saying the killings may amount to war crimes. “We urge Malian authorities to conduct prompt, effective, thorough, independent, impartial and transparent investigations into these killings, in accordance with international law,” the experts said. “Those…

The Presidency, Republic of Ghana
Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana |

Ghana: Mahama champions collaboration, trade during Bamako visit

The visit continues President Mahama’s efforts to engage with neighbouring countries and strengthen Ghana’s policy of good neighbourliness

President John Dramani Mahama paid a working visit to Bamako, Mali on Saturday, where discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, addressing regional security concerns, and fostering economic growth. Mr Mahama noted that the visit underscored the enduring friendship between the two nations, built upon a foundation laid by their founding…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Representation in Mali: End of Mission for the Resident Representative

It is worth recalling that His Excellency Mr. Mário G. Fernandes had been redeployed in September 2022 to the position of Resident Representative in Mali, after having held the same functions in the Republic of Guinea

The ECOWAS Resident Representative Office in Mali organized a handover ceremony on February 28, 2025, marking the end of the mandate of His Excellency Mr. Mário Gomes Fernandes, Resident Representative. It is worth recalling that His Excellency Mr. Mário G. Fernandes had been redeployed in September 2022 to the position…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Mali: African Union (AU) Action Needed to End Crackdown on Opposition, Dissent

Enforced Disappearances, Politically Motivated Detention

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights should take urgent action to stop the Malian junta’s crackdown on the political opposition and dissent, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to African Union officials. The Commission should give immediate attention to the cases of several political figures who are or were presumed forcibly…

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)
Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) |

Launch of the 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan for Mali - $771.3 million required to provide life-saving assistance and protection services to 4.7 million people

This plan has been developed in a fully inclusive and participatory manner, in line with the vision and strategic choices of Malian authorities for partnerships and prioritizing the interests of affected populations

The Government of Mali and humanitarian partners have announced the launch of the 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan for Mali. This plan aims to address the urgent and vital needs of the most vulnerable people affected by armed conflict, displacement, health emergencies, and climate shocks. The Government of Mali and humanitarian…

International Trade Centre
Source: International Trade Centre |

The Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&T) community is born in Mali, with the support of the Netherlands Trust Fund (NTF) V

Just over one year ago, the Malian authorities officially announced the construction of a new Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Center, followed by a campaign to digitalize its administration

Mali is working to democratize artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI&T), turning them into an engine for economic development that is both inclusive and responsible. The initiative is supported by the International Trade Centre’s NTF V FastTrackTech Project, which unites the players in the Malian ecosystem to create an environment…