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.
The mid-August 2026 apprehension and subsequent formal incarceration, confirmed this Monday, August 17th, of two French filmmakers and journalists in Togo signals a significant escalation in the security and diplomatic tensions emanating from the Lomé administration. Sébastien Perez Pezzani and Gaël Mocaër, who were taken into custody in the northern region of the country while […]
President Brice Oligui Nguema of Gabon has announced a significant overhaul of the criteria for awarding public scholarships to students intending to pursue their studies in certain European nations. This strategic shift is primarily driven by the escalating tuition fees and a noticeable reduction in financial aid provisions for students abroad. This pivotal policy adjustment […]
The Hollywood Walk of Fame has just immortalised a landmark achievement in global entertainment. Angélique Kidjo now holds the distinction of being the first female Afropop artist from Sub-Saharan Africa to be honoured with a star on this prestigious Los Angeles landmark. This milestone transcends personal accolades, serving as a resounding declaration of African cultural […]
Abdourahmane Diouf addresses state vehicles The contentious debate surrounding the administration of political funds within the Primature has taken a fresh turn. This Tuesday, Abdourahmane Diouf publicly addressed previous statements made by Ousmane Sonko, who had acknowledged utilizing political allocations from the Primature for acquiring vehicles. Diouf recounted his personal struggles from his time as […]
While official communications from Captain Ibrahim Traoré consistently criticize the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO), often portraying it as a tool manipulated by Western powers, the financial landscape reveals a starkly different narrative. Beyond the realm of political accusations, the facts demonstrate an ongoing reliance: the Burkinabè government continues to seek and receive […]
KPALIMÉ — The Kloto 1 Municipal Council is accelerating its development agenda. During its third ordinary session of 2026, local representatives approved a substantial budget supplement of 456.3 million FCFA, elevating the communal budget from 531.2 million to an impressive total exceeding 987.5 million FCFA. This significant 46.2% increase marks a pivotal strategic shift for […]
PoliticsAfrica Senegal’s wealth declaration reform: a presidential referendum looms Despite parliamentary approval for a new wealth declaration law, President Faye’s decision to call a referendum has reignited discussions and raised questions across Senegal. A significant step towards enhanced transparency in Senegal’s political sphere has been taken. On Monday, August 17, 2026, 133 out of 165 […]
The military justice system in Mali has once again delivered a harsh verdict. Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, widely recognized as Ras Bath, and the prominent influencer Rokia Doumbia, known to many as Rose “la vie chère,” recently received a ten-year prison sentence from a Bamako tribunal. This includes three years suspended, meaning they face seven years […]
The recent detention of two French nationals in northern Togo cast a stark light on the concerning trajectory of Togolese governance. Charged earlier this week following several days in the custody of intelligence services, their fate appears to have been sealed by direct instruction from Faure Gnassingbé himself. He reportedly personally directed his Minister of […]
As Gabon marked its 66th Independence Day, Joachim Mbatchi Pambou, President of the Forum for the Defense of the Republic (FDR) and a candidate in the August 2023 presidential election, issued an official statement. In it, he urged all national stakeholders to embrace a ‘National Consolidation Pact’. This initiative is envisioned as a framework to […]
As the Sahel region grapples with a brutal escalation of human rights violations, particularly across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the United States is contemplating decisive action. From the halls of the US Congress, Representative James P. McGovern has intensified his calls, strongly urging the administration to implement targeted sanctions against high-ranking officials within the […]
Following a period of relative calm, an ultimatum issued to President Tshisekedi, urging him to convene a comprehensive national dialogue, officially expired on August 15. The Head of State subsequently announced on Sunday his intention to address the nation, providing clarity on the modalities and scope of this anticipated dialogue. Meanwhile, the C64 opposition coalition […]
