The Mali Federation (Arabic: اتحاد مالي) was a federation in West Africa linking the French colonies of Senegal and the Sudanese Republic (or French Sudan) for two months in 1960. [2] It was founded on 4 April 1959 as a territory with self-rule within the French Community and became independent after negotiations with France on 20 June ...

Mali Federation, short-lived union between the autonomous territories of the Sudanese Republic and Senegal in West Africa. The federation took effect on April 4, 1959, achieved complete independence on June 20, 1960 (remaining within the French Community), and was dissolved by Senegal’s secession

2 days ago · Mali et Sénégal intensifient leur collaboration militaire pour faire face aux défis sécuritaires, notamment le terrorisme et la criminalité transfrontalière. Des actions concrètes ont été décidées lors d’une rencontre de haut niveau. Des recommandations fortes pour une coopération renforcée Les travaux de la rencontre de haut ...

Jan 29, 2025 · In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group. ... including states like Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Senegal.

Aug 20, 2020 · DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — African and Western leaders have condemned the junta that forced Mali’s president from power, warning the coup was a deep setback that could threaten the battle against Islamic extremism across the Sahel …

Mali is named for the Mali Empire that at its peak in the 14th century covered an area about twice the size of modern-day France. In the late 19th century, France seized control of Mali. The Sudanese Republic and Senegal became independent of France in 1960 as the Mali Federation.

Jan 31, 2020 · In January 1959, Soudan joined Senegal to form the Mali Federation, which became fully independent within the French Community on 20 June 1960. The federation collapsed on 20 August 1960, when Senegal seceded. On 22 September Soudan proclaimed itself the Republic of Mali and withdrew from the French Community.

6 days ago · Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are still members of the West African Economic and Monetary Union — meaning trade and free movement of goods should continue among its eight-nation members. The monetary union includes the three junta-led countries as well as Senegal, Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Togo and Benin.

Aug 13, 2024 · Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko visited Mali for the first time since his political party came to power in the March 2024 presidential elections.

If jihadists prosper in western Mali, it is a safe bet that they will try to expand across the border into Senegal, which has similar populations and local dynamics as western Mali. In-depth reforms must be carried out without clinging to the fantasy of a Senegalese Islam that would be isolated and immune to any form of radicalization.