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Mali Issues Arrest Warrant for Barrick Gold CEO Over Financial Disputes
Mali, one of Africa’s top gold producers, has issued an arrest warrant for Mark Bristow, the CEO of Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold. The warrant was issued December 4,
and I will tell you all about it , why he was arrested and why Mali is behaving this way towards foreign mining companies. in this video you will have perfect understanding with key facts to debate this topic everywhere you find yourself.
Gold Production in Mali: Overview
.to get the clear view and understanding of the situation, some facts need to be established.
Mali is one of Africa’s largest gold producers and plays a significant role in the global gold mining industry.
Gold accounts for a substantial portion of the country's economy, making it a vital resource for government revenue, exports, and employment.
Let's establish 5 Key Facts About Mali’s Gold Production
1. Ranking:
Mali is the third-largest gold producer in Africa, after South Africa and Ghana.
It is one of the top 15 gold producers globally.
2. Annual Production:
Mali produces approximately 60-70 metric tons of gold per year, sometimes production can vary depending on mining activities and investments.
3. Contribution to GDP:
Gold contributes around 10% to 15% of Mali’s GDP.
It accounts for over 75% of Mali's export earnings.
4. Major Gold Mines:
Mali has several large-scale gold mines operated by international mining companies including :
Loulo-Gounkoto Complex (operated by Barrick Gold who's CEO is under arrest warrant
Fekola Mine (operated by B2Gold)
Sadiola Mine (operated by IAMGOLD and AngloGold Ashanti)
Morila Mine (operated by Firefinch Limited)
5. Reserves:
Mali has over 800 metric tons of proven gold reserves, with significant potential for new discoveries.
looking at Economic Importance of Gold in mali
in regards to Government Revenue: Taxes and royalties from gold mining are a critical source of income for the government of mali.
The Malian government accuses Bristow who is the CEO of barrick gold Mining companie , the government accused him of money laundering and violating financial regulations,
Now mind you similar things occurred last month.
when Mali Military leader Detains CEO and Staff of Resolute Mining
which is Australian gold miner .
they were detained by the Malian government with similar claims of these mining companie refusing to comply with the new mining code introduced by the Malian government since the military took over power.
and now this CEO is Also under arrest warrant.
Since the government of Niger took over power there is so much Escalation between the Government and these Mining Companies
reason been that
Mali’s military-led government is pushing for more revenue from the mining sector to support the country’s economy, especially with gold prices on the rise.
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Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has strongly condemned the book by French historian Séverine Awenengo Dalberto, entitled "The Idea of Autonomous Casamance". During a meeting in Ziguinchor, he described the publication as a "destabilization project" aimed at stirring up tensions in the region.
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September 2025. France's government collapses. Prime ministers ousted one after another. Protests engulf Paris. Debt spiraling past 110% of GDP. Energy prices up 40% since 2022.
The headlines blame political chaos. Budget cuts. Macron's failures.
But that's not the real story.
The real story starts in Niger. With uranium. And a $500 billion rejection that nobody saw coming.
For 80 years, France paid Niger pennies for uranium worth billions. Niger got €100 million annually—just 5% of its budget. France? They turned that uranium into $74 billion in nuclear energy exports. Built an empire on African resources while telling the world they were "partners."
When Niger finally asked for a fair deal—raising royalties from 5.5% to 12%—French executives laughed. Called them dreamers. Shut down production to pressure them into submission.
Big mistake.
Because what France didn't understand is that this generation of Africans isn't asking for permission anymore. They're not begging. They're not waiting.
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Senegal—one by one, they cut the cord. Kicked out French troops. Stopped depositing reserves in Paris. Renegotiated contracts. And when France tried to hold onto Niger's uranium? Niger nationalized the mines.
The economic model that kept France wealthy for nearly a century? Gone. The cheap uranium that powered 65% of French electricity? Cut off. The financial flows that propped up French borrowing? Dried up.
And now we're watching France discover what happens when extraction ends and reality hits.
This isn't just about France and Africa. It's about every system built on exploitation. Every relationship that only works when one side doesn't know they're being used. Every empire that forgets empires fall.
In this video, I'm breaking down the numbers they don't want you to see. The predictions experts made that the media ignored. And why Germany thrives without exploiting anyone while France crumbles without Africa.
If you want to understand the real forces reshaping global power—the ones the headlines miss—you're in the right place.
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A grassroots organisation called the Black African Defence League held a rally on 2 February outside of the US Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Ralliers demanded US military bases withdraw from the country and they denounced US imperialist policy. African Stream's Salifu Mack scored an exclusive interview at the demonstration with the group's national coordinator.
US and French military bases—from which NATO operations can originate—encircle Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, all founding members of the newly formed Alliance of Sahel States. These three countries recently experienced coups that ousted Western-aligned leaders and they have cooperated in recent months to secure their territory. Plus, they announced during a 28 January joint televised event that they plan to exit the French-approved Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
The group delivered a letter on 2 February to the embassy, condemning current and future interference in the internal affairs of AES member-states. In addition, the letter denounces potential weaponisation of the United Nations against AES states. It reminded the embassy that the people that the AES represents are 'united behind their leaders.'
The letter concludes, 'We address this, first, as a warning, and we reserve the right to call on the peoples of the AES to preserve their interests, as well as throughout Africa.'
@usembassyouaga could not be reached for comment, as of press time.
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A grassroots organisation called the Black African Defence League held a rally on 2 February outside of the US Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Ralliers demanded US military bases withdraw from the country and they denounced US imperialist policy. African Stream's Salifu Mack scored an exclusive interview at the demonstration with the group's national coordinator.
US and French military bases—from which NATO operations can originate—encircle Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, all founding members of the newly formed Alliance of Sahel States. These three countries recently experienced coups that ousted Western-aligned leaders and they have cooperated in recent months to secure their territory. Plus, they announced during a 28 January joint televised event that they plan to exit the French-approved Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
The group delivered a letter on 2 February to the embassy, condemning current and future interference in the internal affairs of AES member-states. In addition, the letter denounces potential weaponisation of the United Nations against AES states. It reminded the embassy that the people that the AES represents are 'united behind their leaders.'
The letter concludes, 'We address this, first, as a warning, and we reserve the right to call on the peoples of the AES to preserve their interests, as well as throughout Africa.'
@usembassyouaga could not be reached for comment, as of press time.
#usa #embassy #ouagadougou #burkinafaso #mali #niger #fyp
