UN expert calls on Mali to remain in ICC

A UN expert called Friday for Mali to remain in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the country announced plans to withdraw last week. On September 22, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announced their joint withdrawal from the Rome Statute,...

Pakistan's three musical maestros nominated for AKMA

KARACHI: The finalists for the Aga Khan Music Awards (AKMA) 2025 have been announced, bringing global attention to a diverse line-up of artists whose work reflects both tradition and innovation. Among the 22 nominees from around the world, three...

Niger PM accuses France of "training, financing and equipping terrorists" to incite inter-ethnic conflict

Mahaman made the remarks against the backdrop of Niger’s recent withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a move seen as a rejection of Western influence. “Since French troops were cast out from Niger in 2023, the government of...

Immigration crackdown blamed for expulsion of students

GAMBIA-MAURITANIA Gambian student organisations and diplomats have been warning that students from their country are being expelled from Mauritania as part of a general immigration crackdown. The alarm has been raised by a Solidarity With Gambians...

Mali ends counterterror cooperation with France and expels embassy staff

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s ruling junta has declared an end to counterterrorism cooperation with France and expelled five French Embassy employees, according to a confidential letter seen by The Associated Press on Thursday, amid diplomatic...

Mali and Qatar united in solidarity and shared vision for development: Envoy

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Ambassador of the Republic of Mali, HE Sidibe Dedeou Ousmane, reaffirmed her country’s full solidarity with Qatar following the Israeli aggression on Doha on September 9, 2025. Her remarks came in reference to the...

Stop marrying ‘by heart’ and giving birth ‘by heart’ – Muslim cleric advises at Abeka mosque inauguration

The National Imam of Ahlu-Sunnah Wal-Jamaah (ASWAJ), Sheikh Umar Ibrahim Imam, has urged Ghanaian Muslims to act responsibly in marriage and family life, warning against marrying “by heart” and giving birth “by heart” without the capacity to...

AES Confederation 'will not stand by in the face of attacks,' Mali PM tells UN

Speaking to the UN on Friday, Mali’s prime minister accused Algeria of ‘international terrorism’ over the downing of a Malian army drone. Algeria says the drone had entered its airspace. Abdoulaye Maïga said his country and its allies, Burkina...

Mali Visa for Indians: Unlocking West Africa’s Hidden Jewel

When Indian travelers think of Africa, they often picture Kenya’s safaris or South Africa’s vibrant cities. But tucked quietly in West Africa lies Mali , a country rich in history, music, and cultural heritage. For the adventurous soul, Mali is a...

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce withdrawal from International Criminal Court

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announced Monday that they will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the tribunal of serving “imperial” rather than African interests. The three countries, each governed by military juntas...

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger announce withdrawal from International Criminal Court

In a significant and controversial move, the West African nations of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have formally declared their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), asserting that they no longer recognize the court's...

Special Report: Netanyahu of Israel; Sudan, UK, Mali, Haiti

In his speech to the General Assembly on Sept. 26, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel excoriated Hamas as well as criticized France and other Western countries for recognizingd Palestine as a state. He heaped praise on President Trump....

Mali slams Trump climate change ‘con job’ claims

US President Donald Trump has told the UN General Assembly that climate change was “the greatest con job ever” in a blistering tirade, drawing the ire of the South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas. In an interview on ABC Radio this morning,...

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger quit International Criminal Court

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), declaring that they no longer recognize the court’s jurisdiction. In a joint statement, the three military-led governments accused the ICC...

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to withdraw from ICC, cite 'repression'

The withdrawal aligns with the three African nations' broader effort to resist neocolonial influence and solidify the Alliance of Sahel States' sovereignty. In a move signaling deeper resistance to Western-dominated institutions, the governments...

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Withdraw from International Criminal Court Over Neocolonial Concerns

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announced an immediate withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling it “an instrument of neocolonial repression” in their joint statement. They presented the move as a way to reorient international...

Immigration crackdown: Ghana deports at least six west Africans expelled by US to Togo

Ghana has deported at least six west Africans to Togo after they were expelled to Accra as part of an immigration crackdown by US President Donald Trump, their lawyers said Tuesday. Eleven deportees in total had sued the Ghanaian government to...

UN expert calls on Mali to remain in the International Criminal Court

OHCHR GENEVA – A UN expert today urged Mali to reconsider its plan to withdraw from the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court (ICC), warning of serious consequences. “Withdrawing from the ICC would be a betrayal of...

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce exit from ICC

Dakar. The military-led West African countries Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, denouncing it as "a tool of neocolonial repression." The announcement, in a joint statement...

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce withdrawal from ICC

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger on Monday announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). In a joint statement, the military-led West African states said that the court's jurisdiction had "transformed into an instrument of...