Mali

April 27, (THEWILL) — Mali’s Defence Minister, Sadio Camara, has died following an explosion in Kati near Bamako, as the country grapples with coordinated attacks across multiple regions. His family confirmed that Camara was killed in suicide truck...

January 09, (THEWILL) — Senegal advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals with a 1-0 victory over Mali in a match that saw the opponents reduced to 10 men. Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal of the...

December 26, (THEWILL) — Morocco's 19-match winning run came to an end after Mali fought back to claim a 1-1 draw at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah, with Brahim Diaz and Lassine Sinayoko both converting from the penalty spot...

November 21, (THEWILL) - The Military Junta in Mali, led by Assimi Goïta, has sacked Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga and members of his government. “The duties of the prime minister and the members of the government are terminated",...

September 17, (THEWILL) – Authorities in Mali have ordered the immediate closure of Bamako Airport following the attack on a military police base early Tuesday. Heavy gunfire and explosions, which began as early as 5 a.m., have also been...

September 07, (THEWILL) – Mali drew 1-1 with Mozambique in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener at the Stade du 26 Mars on Friday, September 6. The home team had to fight back after falling behind in...

July 02, (THEWILL) – Mali national football team captain Hamari Traore has been suspended for inciting "rebellion" after criticising the country's Football Federation. The Real Sociedad defender was among several international players who published a letter last month decrying...

February 24, (THEWILL) - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended sanctions it imposed on Niger, Mali and Burkina-Faso. The regional bloc also lifted sanctions on the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. This was part of decisions reached on...

February 03, (THEWILL) - The Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final between Ivory Coast and Mali, descended into a dramatic extra-time thriller on Saturday, with the host nation booking their place in the tournament's last four, thanks to a spirited...

January 30, (THEWILL) - The Malian national football team has advanced to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament for the first time in over a decade, defeating Burkina Faso 2-1 in a hard-fought match. A...