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Mali UN withdrawal: Junta says armed groups take over UN bases

Mali’s military is accusing the UN peacekeeping mission of compromising security in the north of the country by closing its operation in haste. Chadian UN peacekeepers are leaving the northern town of Kidal where Touareg rebels are regrouping. The junta says The UN’s departure is creating a security vacuum with armed groups gaining ground. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Mali #UnitedNations #UN #peacekeepers #MaliViolence #NorthernMali #TuaregRebels #Kidal #MaliArmy

What’s behind the wave of coups in Africa? | Start Here

Six countries in West and Central Africa have had coups in the last few years, with Gabon and Niger the most recent. Is there a pattern emerging? And where do France and Russia fit in? #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains. 00:50 – A wave of coups—where are they happening? 01:30 – What happened in Gabon? 01:55 – The power struggle in Niger 02:30 – What are the common coup themes? 02:35 – Governments not delivering 03:15 – The security problem 04:20 – Anti-French sentiment is growing in the region 06:00 – What role has France played in the Sahel? 07:40 – Why Russia is gaining influence 08:15 – Where does […]

Security in Mali deteriorates as UN peacekeepers pulls out

United Nations peacekeepers are speeding up their withdrawal from northern Mali as the security situation deteriorates. A week ago, six UN troops and dozens of fighters from an armed group were killed in confrontations near a UN base. The military government has pushed the UN Security Council’s mission to leave the country before the end of the year. Al Jazeera’s Fintan Monaghan reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Mali #UnitedNations #UN #peacekeepers

Burkina Faso and Mali warn against foreign intervention after Niger coup

Burkina Faso and Mali have warned that any intervention in neighbouring Niger would be considered a “declaration of war” against their two countries, a signal of support for leaders of the recent coup there. In a statement released on Monday, the governments of Mali and Burkina Faso also refused to implement what they called “illegal, illegitimate and inhumane sanctions” against the Nigerien people and authorities. The message comes less than a week after soldiers guarding Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum took the leader into custody on July 26, declaring they had “put an end” to his administration. Al Jazeera’s Alex Baird reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter […]

Russia’s Lavrov on Wagner – France police shooting – UN peacekeepers in Mali | Al Jazeera Headlines

Stay informed with Al Jazeera’s latest news. In this video, we’ll share the latest news headlines from Al Jazeera. From international news to local stories. 0:03 France police shooting 0:34 Russia’s Lavrov on Wagner mutiny 01:05 EU leaders summit 01:27 UN peacekeepers in Mali 01:43 Syria civil war 02:03 Chinese spy balloon Nearly 900 people have been arrested in France during a third consecutive night of violent protests after a police officer shot and killed a teenager. President Manual Macron is due to hold a second crisis meeting on Friday. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says the Wagner group’s mutiny will strengthen the country. The armed uprising against Moscow lasted […]

Wagner revolt in Russia dims outlook for its operations in Africa

A revolt by the Wagner force in Russia poses a diplomatic quandary for Mali and Central African Republic (CAR), where forces from the mercenary group have played an increasingly central role in long-running internal conflicts. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque joins us live from neighbouring Senegal to discuss this. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #Mali #CentralAfricanRepublic #Russia #YevgenyPrigozhin #WagnerGroup #WagnerMutiny #AlJazeeraEnglish

At least 10 killed, dozens wounded in central Mali attack

At least 10 people have been killed in an attack on a military camp in central Mali. The attack took place in Sevare near a military camp that hosts Malian forces, UN peacekeepers and Russian Wagner fighters. Three simultaneous explosions hit the Malian city early on Saturday, but a UN peacekeeping force in the area says it repelled the assault. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque has the details. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Mali #attack

Mali sentences 46 Ivory Coast soldiers to 20 years in prison

A court in Mali has sentenced 46 soldiers from Ivory Coast to 20 years in prison. It is the latest chapter in a months-long dispute that has put Mali further at odds with the United Nations and the international community. Al Jazeera’s Alexi O’Brien reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Mali #IvoryCoast #Prison #Soliders #Politics #Court

Thousands in Mali celebrate expulsion of French ambassador

Thousands of people have rallied in Mali against the former colonial power, France. They celebrated the expulsion of the French ambassador. The demonstration happened on the same day the European Union unveiled a series of sanctions against the country’s military leaders. Al Jazeera’s @Alexi O’Brien reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Mali #France

Malians rally after army calls for protests over ECOWAS sanctions

Thousands of people have heeded calls by Mali’s military rulers for a nationwide protest against sanctions by the West African economic bloc, ECOWAS. The sanctions were imposed after the country’s military coup leader delayed elections – due next month – until 2025. The military government asked the public to demonstrate, calling the measures extreme. Al Jazeera’s @Nicolas Haque reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Mali #ECOWAS #Protests