DP World to build and operate logistics hub in MaliGlobal trade enabler DP World has signed a 20-year concession with an automatic 20-year extension with the Republic of Mali to build and operate a 1000-hectare modern logistics hub outside of Bamako, the capital and largest city of Mali. More… |
Marriott opens first hotel in MaliMarriott International today announced the opening of Sheraton Bamako Hotel, marking its entry into Mali, in West Africa. This milestone further solidifies Marriott International’s portfolio across West Africa, and promises More… |
DP World, Mali sign MoU to develop trade, logisticsDubai-based global marine terminal operator DP World has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Mali for the development of trade and logistics, at the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) Global Investment Forum, held in D More… |
DP World to develop logistics plan for MaliDubai ports operator DP World will be developing a a trade and logistics master plan for Mali, the company announced. DP World Group chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, met with the president of Mali, Ibrahim Boubaca More… |
Emirates Red Crescent to build nine pilot villages in MaliThe Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has announced plans to build nine "pilot" villages in the west African nation of Mali that will provide shelter to support thousands of displaced people in the region, said a report. The v More… |
Militants seize army base in central MaliSuspected Islamist militants attacked and seized control of an army base in the central Malian town of Nampala on Tuesday, the deputy mayor of a nearby town said. "The army is regrouping in town (Diabaly) and is preparing a c More… |
Mali declares 10-day state of emergencyMali's government on Monday declared a 10-day state of emergency from midnight after what security sources say follows a series of threats from unnamed jihadist groups. An Islamist insurgency simmering in the West African coun More… |
Rocket attack on UN base in Mali kills 3Unknown attackers fired rockets at a United Nations peacekeeping base in northern Mali on Saturday, killing three people inside, the UN said, in the latest sign that the West African country's Islamist insurgency is intensifying. More… |
Mali arrests 2 suspects linked to Bamako hotel attackMali authorities arrested two people on Thursday suspected of links to an attack on a luxury hotel in the capital that killed 20 people, the security ministry said. At least two armed men launched a dawn raid o More… |
US issues global travel alert over terrorist threatsCiting "increased terrorist threats" from militant groups in various regions of the world, the US State Department issued a global travel alert on Monday following deadly militant attacks in France and Mali. As millions More… |