The Algerian President Is Half-Right & Half-Wrong In His Assessment Of The Malian Crisis

The Algerian President Is Half-Right & Half-Wrong In His Assessment Of The Malian Crisis

He’s right in having predicted that the Tuareg dimension of the conflict would inevitably re-erupt but he’s wrong in claiming that Algeria has nothing to do with it. By Andrew Korybko Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune shared his assessment of the Malian Crisis in a recent TV interview. He predictably called for dialogue, mentioned how Algeria…

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Mali strengthens employment support for Arabic-speaking graduates

Mali strengthens employment support for Arabic-speaking graduates

By Joe Udo BAMAKO (CONVERSEER) – The Malian government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving employment opportunities for Arabic-speaking graduates through expanded vocational training and entrepreneurship initiatives. This position was highlighted by Oumou Sall Seck, who said the country faces major development challenges, including rapid population growth estimated at 3.3 per cent annually. Speaking on…

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Goïta constitutes Observatory for Peace and National Reconciliation

Goïta constitutes Observatory for Peace and National Reconciliation

By Our Reporter BAMAKO (CONVERSEER) – Assimi Goïta has appointed members of Mali’s newly created Observatory for Peace and National Reconciliation, a body tasked with supervising the rollout of the National Charter for Peace and Reconciliation adopted in 2025 after the Inter-Malian Dialogue. The Observatory will be led by former Prime Minister Ousmane Issoufi Maïga,…

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Alleged JNIM training camp hosts graduation ceremony in Mali

Alleged JNIM training camp hosts graduation ceremony in Mali

By Zagazola Makama BAMAKO (CONVERSEER) – Images circulating on social media have drawn attention to what is described as a well-established militant training camp in Mali, reportedly operated by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM). According to the accompanying claims, the facility possesses substantial infrastructure and was the venue for a graduation ceremony for a…

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