News Mali Employment: EU freezes some Mali army training over mercenary concerns
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top diplomat said Monday that he has ordered the suspension of combat training for soldiers in Mali until he receives guarantees from the government there that the trainees will not be working with Russian mercenaries. Rebel Malian troops have launched two military coups in recent years. The junta has […]
News Mali Employment: West African court orders lifting of some sanctions against Mali
The sanctions severed Mali's access to regional financial markets and have contributed to its default on about $180 million in debt payments and jobs losses. • ECOWAS heads of state are due to meet on ...
News Mali Employment: West African leaders signal they oppose Mali junta extension
West African regional leaders signaled Sunday that they will oppose an effort by Mali’s coup leader to extend his time in power by four more years instead of holding a ...
News Mali Employment: Yolélé, the Revolutionary African Food Brand, Secures $1.98M in Funding for Improving Smallholder Value Chains
A new venture in Mali called West African Ancient Grains (WAAG) plans to turn fonio into a cash crop to provide a source of income for farmers in the Sahel region, one of the world’s most vulnerable ...