Mali mining dispute proved last straw for Barrick’s ‘Mercurial Mark’ Bristow, sources say

In a surprise move, Barrick’s Chairman John Thornton on Monday announced Chief Executive Bristow would step down immediately and appointed Chief Operating Officer Mark Hill as interim CEO. Barrick, which gave no reason for Bristow’s departure,...

Mali’s gold output drops by 32% in 2025

Mali’s gold sector appears to be heading towards significant disruption in 2025, as a dispute between the military-led government and Barrick Gold Corporation weighs on production. According to the Ministry of Mines, industrial output fell 32%...

Mali: New manual on protecting human rights defenders

The socio-political and security situation in Mali since 2012 has exposed human rights defenders to multiple risks. These risks include intimidation, harassment, abduction, arbitrary arrest, imprisonment and murder. These not only constitute a...

Mali: National human rights institution provides training to defenders

Human rights defenders play an essential role in protecting everyone’s rights and assisting victims of human rights abuses and violations. Given the socio-political and security situation in the country over many years, defenders in Mali are...

Mali lost a staggering 26.2 tons of gold amid its fight for mining autonomy

A recent document showed that industrial gold production in the junta-led West African state experienced a 32% year-on-year decline, amounting to a loss of 26.2 tons of gold by the end of August. According to a mines ministry official in the...

Russian Military Presence in Mali Contributes to State Collapse

Executive Summary: The presence of Russian military personnel in Mali has failed to prevent the expansion of the jihadist insurgency into the once-safe central and western regions of the country. Fissures have erupted in Mali’s ruling military...

PHOTOs of NURSE JUDY’s househelp that her husband impregnated emerge - Ni Mali Safi

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - Renowned social media influencer, Nurse Judy, left fans in shock last month after making a bombshell confession about her former househelp, Grace, who had a secret affair with her husband for the better part of 2023....

Sahel: Drone Incident Escalates Diplomatic Rift on Algeria–Mali Border

The diplomatic crisis between Algeria and Mali, long simmering over border security and regional influence, escalated further this week following new confrontations at the United Nations and the formal breakdown of attempted legal mediation. The...

Algeria slams Mali at UN over drone row

Algeria slams Mali at UN over drone dispute as tensions rise between the North African neighbours. [Getty] Algeria slammed Mali at the United Nations on Monday over the shooting down of a Malian drone in April that has strained relations between...

AFCON Qualifiers: Sierra Leone U-17 Male Team Depart for Mali

The Sierra Leone U-17 National Boys’ Team has today departed Freetown for Bamako, Mali, to participate in the CAF U-17 African Nations Cup Qualifiers (WAFU Zone A) scheduled for 6th – 18th October 2025. The young Leone Stars will kick off their...

West Africa has become a dangerous powder keg

As the world’s attention remains focused on Europe and the Indo-Pacific, Islamic extremist organisations are gaining traction and territory along Africa’s “coup belt”. Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali, all ruled by pro-Russian military juntas, are...

2 Gambian refs to officiate at Wafu –U-17 tourney

- Advertisement - Gambian referees Muhammed Marigo (central referee) and Sait Ngallan (assistant) are selected by the West African Football Union (WAFU ZONE -A) to be part of the officials for the U-17 Caf Afcon qualifiers in Mali. The tournament...

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Set To Expose Nigerian Politicians Aiding Bandits

Intelligence agencies in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have announced plans to unveil the identities of senior Nigerian politicians allegedly linked to bandit groups operating in Nigeria’s North-West region. The disclosure was first reported by...

Does Bristow departure put Barrick's Mali chaos to rest?

Barrick Mining (TSX: ABX, NYSE: B) confirmed the immediate departure of president and CEO Mark Bristow on Monday, ending a near seven-year tenure marked by strong returns but overshadowed by its catastrophic Mali dispute. The 66-year-old South...

Intelligence agencies in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso set to unmask Nigerian sponsors of insecurity

Intelligence agencies in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have launched coordinated operations aimed at exposing alleged Nigerian sponsors of insecurity in the Sahel. DW Hausa first reported the development, and the post was later translated and...

Barrick’s Bristow Steps Down Following Hemlo Sale and Mali Challenges

After nearly seven years leading Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX,NYSE:B), CEO Mark Bristow has stepped down. Since the company’s 2019 merger with Randgold Resources, Bristow has overseen the integration of the two companies, as well as significant...

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso intelligence agencies to expose Nigerian politicians aiding militants

Intelligence agencies in the Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, and Mali are set to expose top Nigerian politicians who are aiding militants terrorising the country. According to DW, a German news agency, these foreign intelligence agencies already...

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Move To Expose Nigerian Politicians Accused Of Aiding Bandits

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have said they are preparing to expose the names of prominent Nigerian politicians aiding bandits in the north-western region of the country. The three neighbouring nations said they are working on confirming the...

Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali to Expose Nigerian Politicians Funding Militants

Intelligence agencies from Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, and Mali are preparing to reveal the identities of top Nigerian politicians accused of financing and arming militants, according to DW, a German news agency. The report claims these agencies...

BUSTED! Online detectives expose flamboyant Lawyer AHMEDNASIR ABDULLAHI’s alleged side chick, ISSA SHEILLA! Ni Mali Safi (PHOTOs)

Monday, September 29, 2025 - Over the weekend, a little known Kenyan beauty, Issa Sheilla, lit up Instagram with dreamy snapshots from her road trip to Moyale. Captioned, “Some postcards from my road trip to Moyale,” her photos featured scenic...