Mali

Is Mali’s Capital Really Blockaded?

May 24, 2026 Pavan Kulkarni, People's Dispatch. Strategize! colonization, France, Mali, Terrorism

Al-Qaeda-affiliated JNIM terrorists torched fuel tankers and other civilian vehicles, including buses and trucks, en route to Mali’s capital, Bamako, BBC reported on May 21, and went on to “confirm” that the “blockade of this city” has intensified. The Western media has been peddling the narrative of a blockaded capital and a besieged government since late last year, after similar attacks. It doubled down on this narrative after the JNIM, in coalition with a Tuareg separatist group in the north called the MNLA, launched country-wide, coordinated attacks on six cities to overthrow the sovereigntist government that had expelled French troops from the country.

Mali Still Stands: A Sahelian Coup D’état That Almost Was

May 7, 2026 Jeremy Miller, Black Agenda Report. Educate! Coup Attempt, France, Mali, Regime Change

In the early morning hours of April 25, 2026, a very sophisticated and coordinated attack was made against the Republic of Mali. Armed groups simultaneously struck in Kidal and Gao to the north-east, Mopti and Sévaré in the center of the country, and critically, Bamako, and Kati in the center-west of the country. Bamako is the national capital and Kati is a garrison town 9 miles north-west of Bamako, the largest town of the Koulikoro region. These were not random targets. Reportedly The 1st Military Region and 13th Combined Arms Regiment are based in Gao; the 3rd Military Region is based in Kati; and the 6th Military Region is based in Sévaré.

‘Sovereignty Will Be Consolidated’, Reiterates Malian President

May 1, 2026 Pavan Kulkarni, People's Dispatch. Resist! Colonialism, Mali, Sovereignty, Terror Attack

Barely four days after repelling the coordinated terror attacks by an Al-Qaeda affiliate and a northern separatist group on six different cities, the government of Mali, whose collapse the Western media has long been prophesying, is pressing on with developmental projects. Electricity supply, healthcare, education, and the state of livestock and fisheries were among the matters discussed at the cabinet meeting in the Presidential Palace on April 29, while the military continued “mopping-up” with search-and-secure operations.

Defense Minister Killed In Coordinated Terror Attacks Across Mali

April 27, 2026 Nicholas Mwangi, People's Dispatch. Educate! France, Mali, Sahel region, Terrorism

Mali faced a wave of coordinated terrorist attacks on Saturday morning, as armed groups launched near-simultaneous assaults on multiple cities, including the capital, Bamako. The attacks, which targeted military installations and strategic points, represent a major escalation of violence in the country in recent months. Reports from multiple sources indicated heavy gunfire and explosions near military bases and barracks, prompting Malian security forces to respond swiftly. Similar incidents were recorded in other parts of the country, suggesting a well-planned and coordinated operation by militant groups.

Mali Delivers 33 Million Dollars Of Mining Revenue To Local Communities

March 21, 2026 Pavan Kulkarni, People's Dispatch. Create! Decolonization, Mali, Mining, Nationalization, Social Programs

The government of Mali redistributed USD 33 million of mining revenue to the mining-affected and other underdeveloped regions of the country last week, at a ceremony in the Koulouba Presidential Palace on March 12, presided over by President Col. Assimi Goïta. Local municipalities located in active mining zones were allocated half of this amount. The other half was shared between the regional administrations within which the mining zones are located and the non-mining areas under an equalization mechanism to address the uneven development of different regions of the country.

Mali Recovers Over USD 1.2 Billion After Renegotiating Mining Deals

December 23, 2025 Nicholas Mwangi, People's Dispatch. Create! Mali, Mining, Regulation, Taxes

Mali’s government announced earlier this month that it has secured more than 761 billion CFA francs (about USD 1.2 billion) in unpaid revenue from mining companies following a comprehensive audit and renegotiation of contracts in the extractive sector, making it one of the most significant resource governance interventions in the country’s recent history. Mali is one of the world’s top 20 gold producers and Africa’s third largest gold producer and it relies heavily on mining as a pillar of its economy. Yet, in light of the disparity in the amount of minerals exported and revenue that Mali was obtaining for them, authorities concluded that the country was not receiving its fair share of benefits from its natural resources.

Mali Defends Sovereignty Against A Western-Backed ‘Proxy War’

November 19, 2025 Pavan Kulkarni, People's Dispatch. Strategize! Mali, Proxy War, Sovereignty, Terrorists

Amid a barrage of media reports prophesying the fall of Mali to an Al Qaeda affiliate disrupting its fuel supply by attacking tankers, delegates from ten African countries, Iran, and Turkey attended a defense expo in the capital Bamako from November 11 to 14. The city was reported to be “under siege”, encircled by jihadists closing in on power. Some version of “Is Mali about to fall?” was a rhetorical question across headlines, while the Atlantic Council declared the country was “unraveling”. Dismissing this portrayal as a scenario “concocted in the office of foreign intelligence services”, Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop insisted that “the fate of Mali, and the destiny of the people in the West African region will not be decided” by the media.

France Is A State Sponsor Of Terror, AES Countries Declare

October 7, 2025 Pavan Kulkarni, People's Dispatch. Resist! Alliance of Sahel States (AES), Burkina Faso, France, French colonialism, Mali, Niger, Sahel region, UN General Assembly, United Nations (UN)

“Terrorism is being used” by imperialist forces “to pillage African resources,” said Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister Rimtalba Ouédraogo in his address at the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA). “A case in point is France,” whose troops Burkina Faso expelled in early 2023. Mali, which had also expelled French troops the year before, had sought a meeting of the UN Security Council in 2022, “so that my country could provide irrefutable proof of France’s support for terrorist activities,” recalled its Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga in his address. “So far, this request has not been followed up on,” while France continues its “sabotage”.

AES Countries Exit ICC, Denounce It As Instrument Of Neo-Colonial Repression

September 24, 2025 Pavan Kulkarni, People's Dispatch. Resist! Alliance of Sahel States (AES), Burkina Faso, Coups, Imperialism, International Criminal Court (ICC), Mali, Neocolonialism, Niger

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) announced its immediate withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday, condemning it as a tool of “imperialism”, silent about the worst crimes by the West and its allies while selectively pursuing its opponents. Ratifying the Rome Statute in the early 2000s, its three member countries – Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger – have been members of the ICC for over three decades. “However, over time, they have come to observe that this jurisdiction has transformed into an instrument of neo-colonial repression in the hands of imperialism, thereby becoming the global example of selective justice,” states the AES communique on September 22.

Using Lessons From The Horn Of Africa To Protect Alliance Of Sahelian States

June 4, 2025 Abdirahman M. Ahmed, Black Agenda Report. Strategize! Africa, Alliance of Sahel States (AES), Burkina Faso, Horn of Africa, Mali, Niger

The Sahel region, stretching between the Sahara and the savannas of Africa, is once again emerging as a battleground, not only of geography but of ideas, sovereignty, and neocolonial entrenchment. The formation of the Alliance of Sahelian States (AES) , uniting Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger into a confederation, marks a bold attempt to reclaim Pan-African agency and assert sovereignty free from foreign domination. Officially established on July 6, 2024, in Niamey, Niger, the AES reflects a transitional phase toward a unified federation, a development met with celebration across Africa and the Global South, but with growing alarm in Western capitals.

Planting Seeds Of Sovereignty: Lessons From The Sahel And Beyond

May 2, 2025 Kai Cash, Black Agenda Report. Educate! Africa, Alliance of Sahel States (AES), Anti-Imperialism, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Sovereignty

As the U.S. doubles down on tariffs and trade wars, African nations—particularly in the Sahel—find themselves at a critical juncture. The West calls its protectionism “economic security” and “national interest.” But when African states make similar moves to assert control over their land, labor, and futures, they are labeled authoritarian, unstable, or dangerous. Sovereignty for the West is lauded. Sovereignty for the South is a threat. The truth is that protectionism has always been political. From Alexander Hamilton’s “infant industry” policies in the U.S. to South Korea’s strategic shielding of domestic industries in the 1960s and 1970s, protectionism has never been about fairness.

Sahel States Exit ECOWAS, Launch Regional Passport And Joint Military

January 30, 2025 Nicholas Mwangi, People's Dispatch. Organize! Alliance of Sahel States (AES), Burkina Faso, Decolonization, ECOWAS, Ibrahim Traore, Mali, Niger, Pan Africanism, Regionalism, Sovereignty

Just a year ago, on January 28, 2024, the military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger publicly declared their intent to withdraw from the regional economic bloc. This announcement was a historic point in the Sahel’s political shift, as the three countries continue to push for sovereignty, regional security, and economic autonomy. The withdrawal took effect on January 29, 2025, as confirmed by ECOWAS. On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, the streets of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, came alive with celebration as the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) marked the first anniversary of their historic decision to leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Africa And Russia: The Anti-Imperialist Partnership For Our Future

December 8, 2024 The Coalition for the Elimination of Imperialism in Africa, Hood Communist. Educate! Africa, Alliance of Sahel States (AES), Anti-Imperialism, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Russia, Western Hegemony, Western imperialism

Neo-colonial governments have been toppled in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger (henceforth “the Alliance of Sahel States”). Revolutionary governments, backed by popular movements, have seized power and resurrected the flame of revolution in Africa. From the outbreaks of the rebellions that toppled neo-colonialism to today, it is common to see the people raising Russian flags along their national flags. For Africans, Russia represents a win-win cooperation and a partner against Western hegemony. Despite Western media’s desperate strategy to paint Russia as an imperial power and a colonial force that Africans should be wary of, a thorough study of history and a proper understanding of imperialism demonstrates that Russia has never been an imperialist or a colonial force in Africa, nor is it now.

France Must Go From Africa Is The Slogan Of The Hour

December 6, 2024 Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. Resist! Africa, Anti-colonialism, Burkina Faso, Chad, Decolonization, France, French colonialism, Mali, Niger, Senegal

A cascade of anti-French sentiment continues to sweep across the belt of the Sahel in Africa: joining Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, Chad and Senegal demanded in November that the French government withdraw its military from their territories. From the western border of Sudan to the Atlantic Ocean, French armed forces, which have been in the area since 1659, will no longer have a base. The statement by the foreign minister of Chad, Abderaman Koulamallah, is exemplary: ‘France… must now also consider that Chad has grown up, matured, and that Chad is a sovereign state that is very jealous of its sovereignty’.

Delegation From Alliance Of Sahel States Visits Cuba

December 4, 2024 Inemesit Richardson, People's Dispatch. Organize! Africa, Alliance of Sahel States (AES), Anti-colonialism, Cuba, Cuban Revolution, Internationalism, Mali, Niger, Revolution, Sahel, Socialism

From November 8 to 15, twelve people from the countries of the Sahel visited Cuba to meet with Cuban people who carry forward the revolutionary project, and learn about Cuba’s socialist model and deep friendship with the peoples of Africa. The delegation sought to learn lessons from Cuba’s decades-long revolution to help advance the new revolutions being constructed in the Sahel. This was the first delegation of Africans traveling to Cuba from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a Pan-African anti-imperialist confederation consisting of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

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