The creation of ECOWAS was driven by the collective desire of member states to address their common challenges and harness ...

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has issued a stern warning to his players as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 World Cup ...

More than 40 people, mostly women were killed following the collapse of an illegal gold mine near Kéniéba, in Mali’s gold-rich Kayes region on Saturday. The victims were reportedly searching ...

Artisanal mining, prevalent across West Africa, has increased due to rising metal demand and prices. Credit: Poliorketes/Shutterstock. An accident in Mali’s Kayes ...

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A gold mine collapsed in eastern Mali, killing dozens of people and injuring many more, according to Malian television and officials in the Kéniéba district where the ...

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The recent withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised significant security concerns for Nigeria, with experts warning of ...

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Gunmen have attacked a convoy of vehicles escorted by Mali’s army, killing 25 civilians mostly gold miners, a military spokesman said Sunday. The attack took place Friday ...

At least 50 people were killed near the northeastern city of Gao in Mali after armed assailants ambushed their convoy and its army escort. The attackers were said to have struck near the village ...

Mali’s military rulers have demanded a greater share of income from the nation’s gold and other resources since seizing power four years ago. The junta has adopted a new mining code and ...

His speech failed to mention the role played by the Azawad Liberation Front (ALF) – the rebel group from northern Mali that prevented his sale to the Islamic State in the Great Sahara, negotiated his ...