Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Mali: African Union (AU) Action Needed to End Crackdown on Opposition, Dissent

Enforced Disappearances, Politically Motivated Detention

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights should take urgent action to stop the Malian junta’s crackdown on the political opposition and dissent, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to African Union officials. The Commission should give immediate attention to the cases of several political figures who are or were presumed forcibly…

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) |

Launch of the 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan for Mali - $771.3 million required to provide life-saving assistance and protection services to 4.7 million people

This plan has been developed in a fully inclusive and participatory manner, in line with the vision and strategic choices of Malian authorities for partnerships and prioritizing the interests of affected populations

The Government of Mali and humanitarian partners have announced the launch of the 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan for Mali. This plan aims to address the urgent and vital needs of the most vulnerable people affected by armed conflict, displacement, health emergencies, and climate shocks. The Government of Mali and humanitarian…

Source: International Trade Centre |

The Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&T) community is born in Mali, with the support of the Netherlands Trust Fund (NTF) V

Just over one year ago, the Malian authorities officially announced the construction of a new Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Center, followed by a campaign to digitalize its administration

Mali is working to democratize artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI&T), turning them into an engine for economic development that is both inclusive and responsible. The initiative is supported by the International Trade Centre’s NTF V FastTrackTech Project, which unites the players in the Malian ecosystem to create an environment…

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    • For Burkina Faso and Mali, two landlocked countries located in West Africa, asphalting road corridors is essential for access to seaports
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

African Development Fund approves over €156 million for upgrase of cross-border roads connecting Burkina Faso and Mali with Côte d'Ivoire

A total of 242 km of road will be revamped in the two countries courtesy of funding from the Bank Group's concessional window and the Transition Support Facility

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (https://apo-opa.co/4f9eBTb) approved loans totalling €156.66 million on November 29 to Burkina Faso and Mali for the upgrading and asphalting of cross-border roads linking the two landlocked West African countries to Côte d'Ivoire. A total of 242 km of road will be…

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    • Completion of the road project, supported by the African Development Fund, will boost trade between Senegal and Guinea, as well as with Mali
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

African Development Fund releases $81 million dollars for construction of road linking Guinea and Senegal to promote integration and trade

The loan from the concessional window of the African Development Bank Group consists of $41.47 million for Senegal and $39.46 million for Guinea

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of $80.93 million to Senegal and Guinea for the construction of a new interstate road linking Labé and Mali in Guinea with Kédougou and Fongolembi in Senegal. The loan from the concessional window of the African Development…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Minister of State for International Cooperation Meets Ambassador of Mali

The two sides discussed cooperation relations between the two countries along with several topics of common interest

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Monday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Mali to the State of Qatar Sidibe Dedeou Ousmane. The two sides discussed cooperation relations between the two countries along with several topics of common interest.

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Source: International Criminal Court (ICC) |

Mr Al Hassan sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment

The Chamber rejected a Defence request to deduct additional time spent by Mr Al Hassan in detention in Mali since 21 April 2017

Today, 20 November 2024, Trial Chamber X of the International Criminal Court (www.ICC-CPI.int) ("ICC" or "Court") sentenced Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud to 10 years of imprisonment following the Trial Judgment (https://apo-opa.co/4i1xWsr) in which the Chamber found him guilty of some of the charges brought against him…

Source: International Trade Centre |

Malian youth take up the challenge of digitalization

The initiative gives young people solid digital skills, enabling them to fit more easily into a rapidly changing market

Every year in Mali, 400,000 new graduates stream onto the job market, but only 10% find work. That’s why young talent need to look towards the most promising fields. And the digital economy holds great promise. Aware of the changes taking place in Mali's job market, the NTF V FastTrackTech…

Source: Amnesty International |

Mali: Authorities must investigate deaths of at least eight civilians, including six children, after drone strikes in Inadiafatane

The drone strikes occurred following several similar attacks that caused civilian casualties in 2024

The Malian authorities must carry out an effective and transparent investigation into the deaths of at least eight civilians following drone strikes that targeted a market on a busy day in Inadiafatane last month. This strike should be investigated as a war crime, as the attack resulted in deaths and…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Meets Ambassador of Mali

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation relations and several topics of common interest

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Monday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Mali to the State of Qatar Sidibe Dedeou Ousmane. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation relations and several topics of common interest.

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