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Al-Qaida-linked group claims attack against Mali army position near Senegal
BAMAKO, Mali — Armed men attacked a Mali community just over the border from Senegal, Mali’s military said Tuesday — a ...
Mali’s army says 80 militants killed after coordinated attacks on its posts
Mali’s armed forces have killed 80 militants in response to a series of simultaneous and coordinated attacks on military posts across the country, according to a video statement released by the army ...
Mali completes takeover of gold mines abandoned by foreign companies
Mali has completed its takeover of the Yatela and Morila gold mines abandoned by their previous owners, the government ...
Mali Says State Working on Resuming Output at Barrick Gold Mine
Mali said a temporary administrator will restart production at Barrick Mining Corp.’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex, which was ...
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3 Indians abducted in Mali; MEA calls it 'deplorable'; seeks urgent action
The Indian embassy in Bamako, according to the MEA, is in “close and constant” touch with local authorities, law enforcement agencies, and the management of Diamond Cement Factory.
'Deeply concerned about his safety': Congress MP on abduction of Odisha resident by Al-Qaeda in Mali
Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has expressed deep concern over the abduction of three Indian workers from a factory in Mali's Kayes region and urged authorities in the West African ...
Mali starts construction of Russia-backed gold refinery
Mali began construction of a new Russia-backed gold refinery on Monday, which the West African country's military leader said would take it closer to asserting control over its natural resources.
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Al-Qaida-linked group claims attack against Mali army position near Senegal - The Spec
FILE - Mali’s Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Maj Gen Oumar Diarra salutes as he inspects the military during an independence day military parade in Bamako, Mali, Sept. 22, 2022.
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Mali’s army says 80 militants killed after coordinated attacks on its posts - The Straits Times
BAMAKO - Mali’s armed forces have killed 80 militants in response to a series of simultaneous and coordinated attacks on military posts across the country, according to a video statement ...
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Three Indians taken hostage during Al-Qaeda-linked terror group attack in Mali: What we know so far
Three Indian nationals, who were working at the Diamond Cement Factory in Mali's Kayes, were taken hostage on July 1 during a coordinated attack by armed assailants at the factory premises.
Mali takes control of Canadian-owned Barrick Gold mine over tax dispute
A judge in Mali has placed Canadian mining company Barrick Gold under provisional administration in an ongoing dispute with ...
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Mali completes takeover of gold mines abandoned by foreign companies
Mali has completed its takeover of the Yatela and Morila gold mines abandoned by their previous owners, the government announced at the weekend, but questions remain over how any untapped value ...