News: Mali

We have started to collect the most important news related to Mali in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Mali – overview

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• October 20th 2009 – February 12th 2009
• January 23rd 2009 – July 4th 2008
• May 22nd 2008 – October 11th 2007
• September 19th 2007 – June 30th 2006
• May 23rd 2006 – December 3rd 2005

Mali: news

US arms Mali to battle al-Qaeda

Tuesday, October 20th 2009, 17:19
related countries: United States

The US administration hands $5m in military hardware to Mali help fight al-Qaeda's North Africa branch.
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Just say no?

Thursday, August 27th 2009, 9:10

Mali's men reject law ending wifely obedience
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Mali women's rights bill blocked

Thursday, August 27th 2009, 8:35

The president of Mali refuses to sign a new family law, criticised by Muslims because women do not have to obey their husbands.
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Mali ex-rebels to tackle al-Qaeda

Monday, July 20th 2009, 12:41

Tuareg former rebels in Mali agree to help fight al-Qaeda's North African branch, which also operates in the Sahara Desert.
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Al-Qaeda releases Swiss hostage

Sunday, July 12th 2009, 13:47
related countries: Switzerland

A Swiss tourist held hostage for six months by al-Qaeda militants in Mali has been freed, Swiss and Malian officials say.
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In pictures

Thursday, June 4th 2009, 23:27

Mali women show true colours making clothes to dye for
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Algerian named in Briton killing

Thursday, June 4th 2009, 11:53
related countries: Algeria, United Kingdom

An alleged Algerian militant is a suspect in the killing of a British citizen in Mali, officials say.
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One-way ticket

Tuesday, May 19th 2009, 7:14
related countries: France

Mali resists French plans to speed up migrant expulsions
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UN special envoy to Niger 'freed'

Wednesday, April 22nd 2009, 19:27
related countries: Niger

A UN special envoy and three other foreigners abducted in Niger are freed, officials in neighbouring Mali say.
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China seeks broader Africa role

Thursday, February 12th 2009, 3:46
related countries: China, Mauritius, Senegal

China's president is visiting Mali, Senegal, Tanzania and Mauritius, aiming to show China seeks a stronger position in Africa.
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October 20th 2009 – February 12th 2009January 23rd 2009 – July 4th 2008May 22nd 2008 – October 11th 2007September 19th 2007 – June 30th 2006May 23rd 2006 – December 3rd 2005