Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
Major initiative to bridge digital divide for young Ivorians Abidjan — A landmark collaboration between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Orange Côte d’Ivoire is set to transform digital inclusion across the country. The strategic agreement, signed in Abidjan on May 21, 2026, aims to empower young people—especially young women—through digital skills training, startup […]
Senegal’s prime minister condemns western pressure on homosexuality Senegal Tribune Friday, May 22, 2026 The Senegalese Prime Minister has categorically ruled out any moratorium on the enforcement of laws criminalizing homosexuality, vowing to crack down on what he describes as the spread of such practices in the country. Ousmane Sonko made these remarks while addressing […]
An official decree confirmed that President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye had terminated the mandate of Mr. Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister, thereby also dissolving the positions of all government ministers and secretaries of state. The decision, broadcast on national television, signaled an institutional shift, coming just hours after the head of government addressed deputies during […]
The unraveling of a political strategy often becomes evident as its key backers swiftly depart. In Mali, recent military setbacks against joint offensives by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) rebel groups and jihadists from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) have starkly revealed the systemic failures of the ruling junta. By […]
The Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) has ushered in a new era for road transport and port traffic management in Bénin. On May 22, 2026, the opening of the Zongo Parking facility—a state-of-the-art terminal—marked a pivotal moment for both logistics operators and long-haul truck drivers across West Africa. a 700-space solution to end logistical chaos […]
Fuel prices set to rise in Senegal as global oil markets surge Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has sounded the alarm on a potential spike in fuel prices, driven by escalating international tensions. The warning comes as the government braces for significant economic repercussions, including reduced purchasing power for citizens. During a heated parliamentary session, […]
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has publicly exposed a significant disagreement with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye regarding the oversight of political funds—a reform that was a cornerstone of their party’s presidential campaign. The Prime Minister acknowledged that it was Deputy Guy Marius Sagna who initiated the parliamentary process to legislate on the matter. […]
Senegal’s prime minister escalates anti-lgbt rhetoric amid growing tensions Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has intensified criticism of homosexuality, framing Western pressure as an attempt to “impose” LGBTQ+ rights on Senegal. His remarks come at a time of rising hostility and multiple arrests under existing anti-homosexuality laws. In early March, Senegal passed a controversial law doubling […]
Senegal’s Prime Minister advocates for stricter oversight of political funds Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reiterated his commitment to enhancing scrutiny and transparency over political funds in Senegal, framing the issue as a cornerstone of his electoral promises to citizens. During a recent address, he acknowledged a divergence of views with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye […]
Beneath the grand facade of an ‘Africa without borders’ meticulously presented by Lomé, the abolition of entry visas for Togo conceals a far less straightforward reality. This measure, a blend of political communication and stringent digital oversight, appears less as genuine openness and more as a calculated geopolitical strategy. President Faure Gnassingbé is once again […]
Government’s transparency pledge draws sharp reaction from PM Sonko Dakar — Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has publicly distanced himself from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on the contentious issue of political slush funds, declaring a fundamental disagreement over how these resources should be managed. In a rare display of dissent within the ruling coalition, Sonko […]
In a bold move to address youth unemployment and bolster national economic sovereignty, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made a sweeping pledge before Senegalese lawmakers on May 22, 2026. Speaking during a parliamentary session focused on urgent social priorities, he declared job creation as the cornerstone of his administration’s economic and social agenda. Economic sovereignty and […]
