West African juntas impose levy on imported goods
Originally established in 2023 as a security alliance among the military governments of these countries—each coming to power through coups—the Alliance of Sahel States has evolved. It now aims to
Mali’s Junta Secures $438 Million from Barrick Gold in Mining Dispute Resolution
Mark Bristow, CEO of Barrick Gold, the Canadian mining giant and the world’s second-largest gold producer, is well-acquainted with disputes involving African governments. In an interview with The Economist at
Mali to get $1.2 billion from miners after talks
Mill at Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto mine in Mali. (Image courtesy of Randgold Resources) Mali is set to get 750 billion CFA francs ($1.2 billion) from miners in the first quarter this…
Niger Bans Grain Exports To All Bar Burkina, Mali
By Modupe Gbadeyanka A partnership has been forged between Origin Tech Group and the Lagos State government through the Ministry of Agriculture to develop innovative solutions to combat food insecurity
Scores dead in Mali gold mine collapse
File photo: Numerous tunnel shafts can be seen in Koflatie, Mali, on October 28, 2014. © Sebastien Rieussec, AFP / File picture More than 70 people were killed after a…
Mining Provides Economic Boon for the Region, but Instability in Mali also Makes it Vulnerable
Kedougou, one of the poorest regions of Senegal, is home to over 20 nationalities. Foreigners, mainly from other countries in West Africa, come to Kedougou to try their luck in
Mali adopts new mining code to raise gold concessions ownership
Mali has passed a new mining code allowing the state to take up to 30 percent stakes in new mineral projects and collect more revenues from the vital industry. Junta
Securing Mali’s future with sustainable farming
Mali is one of Africa’s top five gold producers, extracting nearly 65 tonnes of gold every year. The precious yellow metal is one of the country’s main resources, and a