Mali

French soldier killed in Mali militant clash

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – A French serviceman was killed early on Friday in a clash with an armed militant group in Mali, French officials said.
2021-09-25 10:10
Malian FM congratulates new Iranian foreign minister

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The Foreign Minister of Mali has congratulated his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on winning Parliament’s endorsement to become Iran’s foreign minister.
2021-09-10 20:15
Mali’s interim president survives stabbing attempt

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Two armed men, including one who wielded a knife, attacked Mali's interim president Assimi Goita on Tuesday in the great mosque in the capital Bamako.
2021-07-20 17:30
15 UN peacekeepers injured in vehicle bomb attack in Mali

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – At least 15 UN peacekeepers were injured in a vehicle bomb attack targeting a temporary operational base in Mali, the UN mission in the country said.
2021-06-26 16:31
Mali court appoints Assimi Goita as interim president

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Mali's Constitutional Court ruled on Friday that the offices of vice president and interim president would be combined, making Vice President Colonel Assimi Goita the head of state.
2021-05-29 11:17
Malian ousted president, PM freed from military detention

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Mali’s military has released former interim President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane, three days after detaining them and stripping them of their powers.
2021-05-28 10:45
Malian transitional Pres, PM resign to be released

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Malian transitional President Bah N'Daw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane have resigned, after being arrested by the military on Monday following the formation of a new transitional government.
2021-05-27 15:35
UN calls for immediate release of Mali president, others

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – UN Secretary General António Guterres has demanded the immediate release of Mali's President Bah Ndaw and PM Moctar Ouane, who have been detained by soldiers in a coup.
2021-05-26 16:15
Military in Mali detains country’s top officials

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Military officers in Mali detained the president, prime minister and defense minister of the interim government on Monday, just nine months after a military coup ousted the previous president.
2021-05-25 09:10
New PM appointed in Mali as gov. resigns

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Mali's Prime Minister Moctar Ouane resigned and was subsequently reappointed transitional president, the Malian presidency announced Friday.
2021-05-15 10:18
Four UN peacekeepers killed in Mali attack: UN

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – At least four United Nations peacekeepers have been killed after suspected terrorists launched a major attack on their base in northern Mali, the UN mission says.
2021-04-03 09:49
French forces kill 19 civilians in Mali: UN report

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – According to a UN report, the airstrikes of French forces in Mali in January has killed at least 19 civilians.
2021-03-31 10:17
UN peacekeeper killed in Mali terrorist attack

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – A UN peacekeeper was killed in an attack in the Kidal region of Mali, due to the explosion of a mine planted by terrorists as a vehicle carrying UN soldiers passed over device.
2021-01-16 12:41
Six wounded in a suicide attack on French forces in Mali

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – The French Armed Forces Command has announced that six French soldiers have been wounded in a suicide attack on French troops in Gourma district, southern Mali.
2021-01-09 12:08
Iran-Mali friendly canceled: official

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Football Federation announced a statement on Tuesday morning, noting that the friendly match between Iran and Mali senior men’s team have been canceled.
2020-10-13 14:04
Iran-Mali football friendly may be canceled

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The Iranian Football Federation has announced that the body is closely following the reports of some Malian players’ infection with COVID-19.
2020-10-10 12:48
Mali president resigns after military mutiny

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita resigned on Tuesday and dissolved parliament hours after mutinying soldiers detained him at gunpoint.
2020-08-19 09:45
Esteghlal star Diabate sidelined for three weeks

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Malian forward of Esteghlal FC, Cheick Diabate, is expected to miss three weeks after injuring his foot in Saturday match in Iran Professional League against Naft Masjed Soleyman.
2020-02-04 15:20
Iran willing to deepen ties with African countries

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – President stressed that Iran is willing to deepen relations with African countries, including Mali, adding, “there are good opportunities for development of relations between Iran and Mali in economic fields."
2019-02-02 15:19