The military rulers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger said the court had become a tool of neocolonial repression. All three governments have been accused of human rights violations.
Tag: Mali
Tiébilé Dramé, Voice for Rights in Mali, Is Dead at 70
A former foreign minister, he founded an opposition political party and then served in the government as an unflagging negotiator with northern rebels.
Mali’s Junta Accuses Frenchman of Plot to Overthrow the Military Government
A representative of the junta said the man had worked “on behalf of the French intelligence service, which mobilized political leaders, civil society actors and military personnel” to foment a coup.
Musicians Who Knew Amadou Bagayoko Pay Tribute With Their Songs
Amadou Bagayoko and his wife, the singer Mariam Doumbia, rose from icons in Mali to international success over the last two decades. After Mr. Bagayoko’s death, those who knew him chose a few of their favorite songs.
Amadou Bagayoko, Half of Malian Duo Who Went Global, Dies at 70
As Amadou & Mariam, he and his wife were improbable pop stars on two counts. Their style was venturesome and eclectic, and they were blind virtuosos.
Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84
He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema.
Gold Mine Collapse in Mali Kills at Least 43
The accident took place in an open-pit area people had gone into in search of gold. Informal mining is a common and dangerous practice in much of West Africa.
After a Wave of Coups, 3 African Nations Leave Decades-old Alliance
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger accused a regional bloc known as ECOWAS of having double standards in punishing their military juntas. Negotiations failed to change their minds.
Mining Company Whose C.E.O. Was Detained Agrees to Pay Mali $160 Million
Three executives of the Australian company Resolute Mining were arrested this month. Mali, a major African gold producer, has been trying to increase its share of mining profits lately.
Russia Signs Satellite Deal With Three West African Military Governments
The partnership between Russia’s space agency and the governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger deepens these countries’ turn toward the Kremlin in their effort to fight off Islamist insurgencies.