November 3, 2026 – RFI<\/strong><\/p>\n China is expanding its military footprint in Africa, moving beyond rifles and armored vehicles to supply radars, missiles, armed drones, and electronic warfare systems to countries including Mali, Burkina Faso, and C\u00f4te d’Ivoire. The continent is also becoming a strategic training ground for the Chinese military.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n November 3, 2026 – RFI<\/strong><\/p>\n Lawyer and former minister Mountaga Tall has been held by State Security for six months since his abduction from his home, with his son also detained in an unknown location. Human rights NGOs are calling on Mali’s transitional authorities, who remain silent, to respond.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n November 3, 2026 – Malijet<\/strong><\/p>\n The second coordination meeting on military frequencies for the AES confederation opened in Bamako, bringing together representatives from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to discuss management of radio frequencies used by their defense and security forces.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n October 28, 2026 – Reuters (via RFI)<\/strong><\/p>\n Four pro-democracy activists held by State Security in unknown locations for nearly six months reappeared and were presented to the specialized cybercrime court. Relatives describe them as “very weakened and emaciated,” while no news has emerged about Mountaga Tall.<\/p>\n
\nMali: Mountaga Tall abducted by State Security six months ago, NGOs call on Transition authorities<\/h3>\n
\nAES: Bamako hosts meeting on military frequencies<\/h3>\n
\nMali: four pro-democracy activists brought before justice after nearly six months of detention<\/h3>\n