Mali
Wagner Group blamed for civilian slaughter in Mali
The Malian government has denied that any civilians were harmed in what it called an anti-terrorist military operation against an Islamist extremist group.
There's a double-standard when it comes to media coverage on refugees, analyst says
Musician Weedie Braimah lets the djembe speak for itself
José González’s 'Local Valley' mixes sounds from West Africa, from the Sahel to Ghanaian highlife
Aukus security pact sparks Chinese and French ire
China and France have condemned the new Aukus security pact between Australia, the UK and the US to build nuclear-powered submarines in the Indo-Pacific region. Also, French forces say they've killed the leader of ISIS in the Greater Sahara in Mali. And thousands of people protested the introduction of Bitcoin as legal tender in El Salvador on the nation's bicentennial.
Externalities of intervention: Part I
In the 21st century, many UN peacekeeping mandates have included so-called “green goals,” benchmarks meant to prevent conflict by reducing resource competition and environmental degradation.
Mali's coup leader wrests back control of the government
Mali's former coup leader Assimi Goita took control of the country again Tuesday after firing the president and prime minister of the transitional government following their announcement of a cabinet reshuffle without his permission.
After military coup, uncertainty hangs over Mali’s future
From the onset, the military junta has promised to pave the way to new elections. But some are concerned it might be trying to hold onto power in this transition.
Soldiers who led Mali coup promise new elections; EU steps up pressure on Lukashenko; Autobahn crashes possible terrorist attack
The Malian soldiers who led a coup ousting President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta on Tuesday have promised to hold new elections and a transition to civil political rule. And, the European Union stepped up pressure on Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Wednesday by announcing support for the ongoing protests in the country. Also, prosecutors in Germany are investigating a series of crashes on the Berlin autobahn as a possible terrorist attack.
Mali soldiers promise election as region seeks way out of coup crisis
Soldiers who ousted Mali's president and government in a military coup promised on Wednesday to oversee elections within a "reasonable" time, as calls from abroad grew for a peaceful resolution to an acute political crisis.
Protesters in Mali call for president to step down
In recent years, Mali has experienced a combination of security challenges, including growing violence from armed militias and terrorist groups that has displaced more than a million people in the Sahel region, and killed thousands, including Malian and foreign troops.
Teju Cole on Malian Music: 'It is ancient, majestic, but it is also utterly contemporary'
Author and photographer Teju Cole speaks to host Marco Werman about Malian musical tradition.
Fatoumata Diawara’s latest single ‘Bonya’ will inspire you to jump around the room
Malian musician Fatoumata Diawara has a new video out for her latest single, “Bonya.” The lively track, from her recently released second solo album, asks listeners to show respect to others.
'There's something missing in African American music today.'
Cedric Watson is known for playing Cajun, Creole and zydeco music on his violin. He's from Lafayette, Louisiana. Watson appears on the new album by Malian guitarist Boubacar Traoré. And through that collaboration, Cedric Watson has been able to find where the music from Louisiana and Mali meet.