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Mali's Bogolan Tradition Finds New Life as Economic Engine for Women Artisans

Mali’s Bogolan Tradition Finds New Life as Economic Engine for Women Artisans

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Mali’s centuries-old bogolan textile, long celebrated as a symbol of cultural identity and craftsmanship, is increasingly being recognized as a foundation for new economic opportunities, particularly for women in the West African nation’s creative industries. What was once a craft passed down through generations is now drawing attention from entrepreneurs, designers, and policymakers seeking to […]

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Escalating Insurgent Attacks in Northern Mali Deal Heavy Blow to Military Government

Escalating Insurgent Attacks in Northern Mali Deal Heavy Blow to Military Government

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Mali’s ruling military government is confronting one of its most serious security challenges in years after insurgents killed at least 50 soldiers in an ambush near the northern town of Anefis. The assault, claimed by both Tuareg separatists and Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist groups, has laid bare the mounting pressure faced by the junta more than three

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Dozens of Malian soldiers killed in ambush on joint convoy with Russian Africa Corps

Dozens of Malian soldiers killed in ambush on joint convoy with Russian Africa Corps

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A military convoy operating jointly with Mali’s armed forces and Russia’s Africa Corps came under attack, leaving at least 50 Malian soldiers dead, according to reports. The ambush highlights the persistent and worsening security challenges facing the country’s transitional authorities, who have relied heavily on Russian military support to combat armed groups across the vast

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Dozens of Malian soldiers killed in major attack claimed by separatists and jihadists

Dozens of Malian soldiers killed in major attack claimed by separatists and jihadists

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At least 50 Malian soldiers killed in attack by separatists and jihadists Mali’s armed forces have suffered one of their heaviest losses in recent years after a coordinated attack by Tuareg separatists and jihadist militants left at least 50 soldiers dead and dozens more captured, according to local sources who spoke to AFP on Sunday.

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Malian army convoy ambushed by armed groups in northern Gao region

Malian army convoy ambushed by armed groups in northern Gao region

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A Malian army convoy has been ambushed by armed rebels in a remote area of the northern Gao region, the country’s military confirmed on Saturday. The attack underscores the persistent insecurity plaguing Mali’s vast northern and central territories, more than a decade after a Tuareg-led insurgency first destabilised the Sahel nation. Two armed groups claim

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Armed groups attack Malian military convoy in Gao region, army says counterattack under way

Armed groups attack Malian military convoy in Gao region, army says counterattack under way

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Armed groups have attacked a Malian military convoy in the Gao region of the country’s north, according to statements from both the Malian authorities and the assailants. The incident underscores the persistent insecurity gripping parts of the Sahel, where military forces and armed movements continue to clash despite years of national and international counter-insurgency efforts.

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Tuareg separatists and jihadist allies ambush convoy heading to besieged Mali military camp

Tuareg separatists and jihadist allies ambush convoy heading to besieged Mali military camp

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Tuareg separatists from the Azawad Liberation Front, operating alongside jihadist allies, ambushed a convoy carrying Russian soldiers and Malian troops as it moved to reinforce a military camp in the northern town of Anefis, according to reports from the region. The attack on Thursday highlighted the persistent insecurity across northern Mali, where a constellation of

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Mali's army reports rebel attacks on northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré

Mali’s army reports rebel attacks on northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré

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The Malian army announced on Saturday that several towns in the country’s restive north had come under attack by rebel forces, raising fresh concerns over security in a region that has faced repeated bouts of insurgent violence over the past decade. The military said the targeted locations included the strategic towns of Gao and Sévaré,

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Mali struck by new coordinated assaults as rebels target towns and prison

Mali struck by new coordinated assaults as rebels target towns and prison

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Mali has been hit by a new wave of coordinated rebel attacks, with jihadist groups and their separatist Tuareg allies striking multiple towns and a prison in a single day, according to reports from the region. The assaults come only months after a similar campaign rattled the country’s military government and exposed the fragility of

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Mali's junta faces renewed jihadist threat in the north as attacks raise fears for Timbuktu

Mali’s junta faces renewed jihadist threat in the north as attacks raise fears for Timbuktu

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Mali’s military-led government is confronting one of the most serious security escalations in months, as a wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist fighters targets army positions across the country’s vast northern hinterland. The renewed offensive has revived concerns about the stability of the historic city of Timbuktu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has long

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Northern Mali faces renewed rebel assaults as analyst warns of 'diversion' tactics

Northern Mali faces renewed rebel assaults as analyst warns of ‘diversion’ tactics

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Mali’s military has confirmed that several towns in the country’s restive north came under attack by rebel groups over the weekend, including the key garrison city of Gao and the transport hub of Sévaré. The strikes come amid an announced new offensive aimed at seizing additional territory in a region that has struggled to stabilise

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Suspected jihadists launch coordinated attacks across Mali, hitting towns, military sites and a prison

Suspected jihadists launch coordinated attacks across Mali, hitting towns, military sites and a prison

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Suspected jihadists and Tuareg separatist fighters have launched a wave of coordinated attacks across Mali, hitting several towns, military positions and a major prison in what observers describe as a sharp escalation of the country’s long-running conflict. The assaults span multiple regions of the vast West African state, underscoring the widening geographic reach of armed

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