Mali latest news

Here are some of the latest news from Mali:

Security Situation:

• The Malian government has announced that it has taken control of the city of Gao, which was previously held by Islamist militants. (Source: Reuters)
• The French military has launched a new operation in Mali to target Islamist militants in the central region of the country. (Source: BBC)
• The United Nations has extended the mandate of its peacekeeping mission in Mali, known as MINUSMA, for another year. (Source: UN News)

Politics:

• Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta has announced that he will not seek re-election in the upcoming presidential election. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The opposition in Mali has called for the president to step down, citing allegations of corruption and human rights abuses. (Source: AFP)
• The African Union has suspended Mali from its activities due to the political crisis in the country. (Source: Africanews)

Economy:

• Mali's economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the country's GDP expected to contract by 3.5% in 2020. (Source: World Bank)
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $132 million loan to help Mali recover from the pandemic. (Source: IMF)
• Mali has launched a new initiative to promote economic development in the country's rural areas. (Source: Mali Mail)

Humanitarian Crisis:

• The humanitarian situation in Mali remains critical, with over 400,000 people displaced by conflict and violence. (Source: UNHCR)
• The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a new appeal to help feed vulnerable populations in Mali. (Source: WFP)
• Mali has been affected by a severe drought, which has left many communities without access to clean water and food. (Source: OCHA)

Other News:

• Mali has launched a new national plan to combat climate change. (Source: Mali News Agency)
• The country has also launched a new initiative to promote the use of renewable energy. (Source: African Energy Chamber)
• Mali has been selected to host the 2023 African Cup of Nations, a major international football tournament. (Source: CAF)

Please note that the news is subject to change and may not be up to date.