Spain and Mali share strategic interests, among others, the fight against poverty, the fight against organized crime and terrorism, and the shared management of migration flows under a comprehensive and global approach.

Jan 21, 2025 · Spain’s Foreign Ministry said last week that a Spanish man had been kidnapped in an unspecified northern African country. Spanish media reported that the man was captured in southern Algeria and taken to Mali by the Islamic State group in the Greater Sahara. ... Since the peace agreement between Mali’s government and the armed groups lapsed ...

Jul 2, 2022 · Mali's Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop said Saturday he had spoken with his Spanish counterpart after a row over comments the Spaniard made about the possibility of a NATO operation in the...

Mar 14, 2024 · Spain continues to lead the European Union's EUTM Mali mission, contributing the majority of its troops. The minister reiterated Spain's commitment to the country.

Jun 30, 2022 · Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Thursday he does not rule out a NATO intervention in Mali if needed, after the alliance's summit in Madrid mentioned terrorism among the...

Jul 3, 2022 · Mali's Foreign Minister said Saturday he had spoken with his Spanish counterpart after a row over comments the Spaniard made about the possibility of a NATO operation in the African country.

Aug 26, 2024 · Spain’s Defence Ministry confirmed that it was in talks over collaboration with Mali without providing further details. Spain is advocating at the EU and NATO for a stronger focus on the global south, especially the Sahel, in light of the migration surge.

Oct 29, 2024 · European Union (EU) member countries are still divided about the future of the European Union Training Mission (EUTM) in Mali. After a drastic reduction of troops from 500 to 300 last year (AI, 20/09/22), European nations are struggling to …

Jun 30, 2022 · Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares stated Thursday that NATO’s intervention in Mali is not ruled out, especially given the amendments of the Strategic Concept paper that took place earlier at the NATO summit in Madrid.

Jan 21, 2025 · BAMAKO, Mali -- A rebel alliance ... Spain’s Foreign Ministry said last week that a Spanish man had been kidnapped in an unspecified northern African country. Spanish media reported that the man ...