Mali junta sacks Prime Minister Maiga and his government - Mali government controls almost entire country thanks to Russian help -- Air Force - Mali's spat with Kyiv: Is the Russia-Ukraine war spilling over into Africa? - Mali national dialogue recommends extending junta rule for several more years - Mali's widening crackdown on politics and media - Mali's ruling junta bans the media from reporting on political activities in the country - Western political pressure on Mali unacceptable -- Russian delegation to UNHRC - Putin, Mali's leader discussing steps to strengthen ties -- Kremlin - Mali's government will probe Tuareg rebel leaders as crucial 2015 peace deal appears to crumble