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Mali

December 10, 2025

ECOWAS to scrap regional air taxes, paving way for cheaper flights from 2026

ECOWAS announced that the policy was adopted in December 2024 but finalised modalities for its implementation for January 2026.

Activities at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja (Credit: NAN)
December 9, 2025

Africa on Edge: Gale of military coups on continent as Nigeria stays alert

Coup d’etat in Africa, especially in West Africa, has become commonplace in recent years, raising concerns about the survival of democracy and security on the continent.

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leaders
December 9, 2025

Niger Republic imposes extra security checks on goods from Nigeria

Niger Republic’s military regime has imposed additional entry points screening for almost all goods coming into the country from Nigeria, citing security concerns.

Niger military leader and Tinubu
December 1, 2025

39 trafficked Mali, Ivory Coast nationals rescued in Nasarawa

He said the development highlights the command’s zero tolerance for human trafficking.

ARMED POLICE OFFICERS
November 17, 2025

Buhari regime derailed football progress, caused Super Eagles’ World Cup playoff fiasco: Dalung

Mr Dalung narrated an encounter with an elderly cleaner who told him that “in sports, we work harder for failure than for success”.

Dalung with Buhari
November 10, 2025

AU calls for urgent international action in insurgency-hit Mali

Mr Youssouf said there should be “enhanced cooperation, intelligence-sharing, and sustained support” for countries in the Sahel affected by violent extremism.

October 30, 2025

U.S. government orders citizens to evacuate Mali over growing security tensions

The government also directed Americans to avoid travelling to Mali at the moment.

Militants in Mali
October 27, 2025

Mali shuts schools for two weeks over fuel crisis

In 2024, Mali delayed the start of the academic year due to severe flooding following the rainy season.

Fuel station in Mali
September 25, 2025

Gov Idris shuts gold mining site in Kebbi over fracas

Mr Idris recalled that there was a serious unrest arising from illegal mining, where one life was lost recently in the area.

Mining site
September 23, 2025

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger withdraw from ICC

They underlined their aim to uphold the protection of human rights in line with their values.

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leaders