The Wagner Group has announced it is withdrawing from Mali following what it called “the completion of its main mission” in the West African country. The Russian mercenary group has been operating there since 2021, working with the military to challenge Islamist militants. In a message on its Telegram channel, Wagner said it had “fought...
Mali’s military junta has dissolved all political parties in the country amid a growing crackdown on dissent since the army seized power. “All meetings of members of political parties and organisations of a political character are dissolved across the national territory,” a statement read on state TV on Tuesday said. The decision was validated by...
Benin, Cape Verde, Gabon and Mozambique all moved top of their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying groups as the fifth round of the African campaign continued following a nine-month hiatus. Among nine games on Thursday, Mali revived their challenge as Kamory Doumbia scored twice in their 3-0 away win against Comoros in neutral Morocco. The...