Keywords: Mali


Mali carries out two airstrikes against armed group positions in central regions

Mali’s armed forces have carried out two airstrikes against locations allegedly used by armed groups in the country’s central regions, according to a statement from the General Staff of the Malian Army. The operations took place on October 14 and 15, targeting sites in the Doura and Tongolo-Kora......

West African migrant arrivals in Europe fall 59% in first half of 2026

The number of West African nationals reaching Europe by sea fell by 59% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, according to figures released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Despite the significant decline, the UN agency warns that dangerous journeys and......

Mali army retakes Kidal as Tuareg rebels withdraw from strategic northern city

The Malian army has regained control of Kidal, a strategically important city in the country’s north, after Tuareg-led forces withdrew from the area amid a major military operation. The development represents a significant symbolic gain for Bamako as it seeks to reassert state authority across......

Mali: Army expands operations against armed group positions across the country

Malian armed forces have intensified operations against positions attributed to armed groups, carrying out targeted actions in both the southern and northern parts of the country as authorities seek to disrupt logistical networks and militant concentrations. According to the General Staff of the Malian......

Mali-Maroc: Morocco reshapes starting XI for Tanger friendly without Hakimi

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has opted for a significantly reshaped starting lineup for the Lions of the Atlas’ international friendly against Mali on Sunday, October 4, at the Grand Stade de Tanger. The match marks Morocco’s final fixture of the September-October international window,......

Morocco’s Lions arrive in Tangier ahead of Mali friendly

The Morocco national football team has reached Tangier ahead of its final international fixture of the current break, with the Lions of the Atlas preparing to face Mali in a friendly at the Grand Stade on Sunday. The Moroccan delegation left Rabat on Friday, October 2, travelling aboard the Al Boraq......

Morocco–Mali: Mohamed Ouahbi to speak only after the Tangier friendly

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi will not hold a press conference ahead of the national team's friendly against Mali on Sunday at the Grand Stade de Tanger. The decision means that media interactions before the match will be limited, with the Morocco squad scheduled to complete its final preparations......

Morocco vs Mali: Kick-off time, TV channels and what to expect from the October friendly

Morocco will close its October international window against Mali on Sunday, October 4, with the Grand Stade de Tanger set to host a friendly between two teams that have made strong starts to their respective Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaigns. The meeting comes at the end of a productive......

Morocco begin preparations for Mali friendly in Tangier

The Morocco national team is turning its attention to a friendly against Mali after completing a successful stretch of Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying fixtures. The Lions of the Atlas are scheduled to face Mali on Sunday at the Grand Stade de Tanger, with the encounter providing another opportunity......