United States Donates Equipment for Explosive Ordnance Detection and Disposal in Mali

Embassy of the United States in Mali Press Release  Bamako, Mali, September 28, 2019 Bamako – At the September 27 Malian Direction du Génie Militaire’s (DGM) graduation ceremony for six new Specialists in Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) the United States Government (USG) donated anti-mining equipment and supplies to the Malian Military (FAMa).  Ambassador Dennis B. ... Read More»

President Trump’s National Strategy for Counterterrorism

Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC October 4, 2018 Today’s terrorist threats are more complex, fluid, and fast-moving than ever. Terrorist groups and networks such as al-Qa`ida, ISIS, and Iranian-supported terrorists continue to target us, our allies, and partners. We must combat these threats through a comprehensive and coordinated approach. Earlier ... Read More»

U.S. Embassy supports Mali’s Crisis Response Team Program and National Security Fellowship

On Wednesday June 8, 2016, the U.S. Embassy in Bamako and the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and African Integration signed two Memoranda of Understanding to implement a Crisis Response Team (CRT) Program and a National Security Fellowship.  The CRT Program will allow the formation of 3 teams of 24 gendarmes (72 total) ... Read More»

U.S. commits to building capacity of Special Forces of the Police

The Malian Ministry of Defense and the Embassy of the United States in Mali recently agreed to enter into a three-year partnership to build the capacity of the special forces of the police. Through this partnership, the special forces of the police will be trained in advanced combat tactics abroad and will also benefit from ... Read More»
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