Politics - 15 February 2026
Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop Meets Saudi Ambassador
Bamako, February 5, 2026 - Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, received Abdullah Saleh Saber, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Mali, for an official audience on Thursday in Bamako.
The meeting took place in what both sides described as a cordial and fraternal atmosphere, reflecting the longstanding ties of friendship and cooperation between Mali and Saudi Arabia.
During their discussions, the two officials reviewed priority areas of bilateral cooperation, highlighting the importance of strengthening and diversifying partnerships in sectors of mutual interest.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to deepening relations based on solidarity, mutual respect, and shared interests, with the objective of advancing cooperation for the benefit of the Malian and Saudi peoples.
Related reading
Politics - 31 August 2026
Angolan President Warns Eastern DRC Conflict Could Spill Across Great Lakes
Kinshasa, August 31, 2026 - Angolan President Joao Lourenco warned that the long-running conflict in eastern DRC could have effects across the Great Lakes region, adding diplomatic weight to calls for stronger…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 31 August 2026
Rwanda Rejects Ethnic Framing In Uganda Military Chief's Remarks
Kigali, August 31, 2026 - Rwanda pushed back against social-media remarks attributed to Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, Gen.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 31 August 2026
African Union Backs Sudan Dialogue Plan As Civilian Blocs Object
Khartoum, August 31, 2026 - The African Union endorsed a new Sudanese dialogue initiative aimed at ending the civil war, but major civilian and political groups rejected the move as premature and potentially favorable…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read