Olivier Dubois, a French journalist, was kidnapped by JNIM, a branch of al-Qaida in Africa’s Sahel region, while on his way to interview one of the group’s leaders in northern Mali ...

A suspected jihadist attack on a convoy escorted by the army and Russia's Wagner mercenary group has killed 10 people in ...

In recent years, West Africa has seen a surge in terrorist attacks. The Sahel remains the epicenter, accounting for 47% of terrorism-related deaths worldwide in 2023, according to the Global Terrorism ...

The Empire of Mali, one of the wealthiest and most influential in African history, is best known for its famous ruler, Mansa Musa, often regarded as ...

West Africa-focused gold producer Resolute Mining (ASX: RSG) forecasts reduced production and higher costs this year as its ...

A new mining law in Mali that raises taxes and seeks to hand over big stakes in assets to the state and local investors will ...

It expects lower production and higher costs in 2025 as its Mako mine in Senegal depletes and fiscal changes in Mali drive up expenses.

Since the mine - which is situated on the far-western edge of Mali, near its border with Senegal - opened in 2005, the government has owned a 20% stake in the business. The remaining 80% initially ...

CEOs of gold mining companies have noted that Mali's new mining code will require adjustments to encourage gold companies to ...

Mali's new new mining law that raises taxes and seeks to hand over large stakes in assets to the state must be reviewed ...