Moroccan truck drivers kidnapped by Islamic State group released in Mali

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Four Moroccan truck drivers, who were kidnapped in January in West Africa by the Islamic State group and held captive for months, have been released, Malian authorities said. The truckers were traveling 3,000 miles to transport …

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: FIFA confirms dates for Black Stars’ matches against Chad and Mali

US May Offer Mali Counterterrorism Help in Exchange for Minerals

Malian Foreign Affairs Minister Abdoulaye Diop, center, met with William Stevens, US deputy assistant secretary of state for West Africa and US special envoy for the Sahel, left, on July 21, 2025. Diop tweeted that the two noted the “convergence of views …

B2Gold receives green light from Mali to begin underground mining at Fekola

B2Gold Corp. has secured official approval from the State of Mali to commence underground mining operations at its Fekola Mine— highlighting a significant advancement in the development of the Fekola Complex. The approval, granted on 30 July 2025, follows …

Mali seizes inflatable cars it says armed groups planned using as decoys

The Malian army said it has seized 20 inflatable vehicles it said were intended for use by armed groups operating in the country. The country's military released footage showing the inflatable cars, some resembling Land Cruisers, a popular make of …

D’Tigress outclass Mali 78-64 to extend AfroBasket reign

Nigeria extended their dominance in African women’s basketball on Sunday, defeating Mali 78-64 in Ivory Coast to win a record fifth consecutive FIBA AfroBasket Women’s title, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The triumph not only cemented their dominance over …

Ikuesan Backs D’Tigress to Bring Home AfroBasket Trophy Against Mali

The stage is set for an epic clash as Nigeria’s D’Tigress prepare to battle Mali in the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Championship final. With the nation rallying behind them, sports administrator Mr. Segun Ikuesan has backed the team to rise to the occasion and …

D’Tigress Crowned AfroBasket 2024 Champions After Defeating Mali

Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have secured their fifth consecutive Women’s AfroBasket 2024 crown after defeating Mali in a high-energy final. This latest triumph brings Nigeria’s total AfroBasket titles to seven, cementing their …

D’Tigress wins 5th consecutive title after beating Mali

Africa’s reigning queens, D’Tigress, on Sunday defeated Mali 78-64 to clinch an unprecedented fifth consecutive AfroBasket title. Mali demonstrated their determination to end Nigeria’s winning streak, drawing the first blood by winning the first quarter 26 …

D’Tigress Overpower Mali To Clinch Fifth Straight AfroBasket Title

  Nigeria’s D’Tigress have made history by winning an unprecedented fifth consecutive #AfroBasketWomen title, becoming the first African country to achieve this feat. Nigeria edged out Mali 78-64 in a tense showdown, displaying resilience and composure to …