CAF U-17: Morocco set up final showdown with Mali

In a night that had everything but goals in regulation time, tactical brilliance, end-to-end intensity, and nail-biting drama, hosts Morocco held their nerve to edge Côte d’Ivoire 4-3 on penalties and book a ticket to the grand finale of the tournament. …

Mali soar into U-17 AFCON final with dominant win over Burkina Faso

Mali secured their spot in the CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations final with an impressive 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso in Tuesday’s semi-final in Casablanca. The young Eagles delivered a goal in each half to seal their place in Saturday’s championship …

Barrick tables new update on Mali gold mine dispute

Barrick Gold Corp. [ABX-TSX, GOLD-NYSE] is calling for responsible leadership as a dispute with the government in Mali escalates. In the latest update, Barrick said departments within the government of Mali, have closed the company’s Bamako office and …

Barrick Gold calls for immediate action from Mali

Barrick Gold Corporation confirms that it has continued to engage in good faith with the Government of Mali to finalise an agreement that was fully negotiated and accepted by the Ministry of Finance in February 2025. From the outset of its engagement, …

Inside Mali Magic’s Highly Anticipated Masterclass In ATL

Atlanta, Georgia was graced by the presence of royalty on March 21st as Mali Boykin, known by the moniker King Mali Magic (an ode to her late brother, Kingsley), held her long-awaited masterclass in association with Anastasia Beverly Hills to celebrate the …

Mali threatens to seize Barrick Gold’s assets, company says

Mali shuts Canadian gold miner's office over ‘non-payment of ...

Barrick said it remained ready to honour the agreement and was prepared to immediately restart production. Staff in Bamako cannot access the office premises, one said, adding the closure did not affect the Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex in western Mali, …

Mali closes office of Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold in tax spat

Bamako – Mali on Tuesday closed the Bamako office of Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold over a tax dispute, Malian authorities and the company told AFP. The firm had been in dispute for some weeks with Bamako accusing the Canadians of failing to pay due …

Mali government threatens Barrick with provisional administration of the Loulo-Gounkoto mine

Barrick has confirmed the closure of its office in the Malian capital Bamako by the Malian government as well as threats from the government to place the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine under provisional administration. Operations at Loulo-Gounkoto have been …

Barrick warns of escalation in Mali, slams govt over office closure

Canada-headquartered Barrick Gold on Wednesday issued a sharp rebuke to the government of Mali as tensions over taxes escalated, warning that the viability of its flagship Loulo-Gounkoto mine is under threat and urging “responsible leadership” from Malian …