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 Senegalese Minister of Armed Forces, General Birame Diop, representing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, delivered a powerful message at the opening of the second edition of Senegal Space Week. Addressing a gathering of international experts and partners, he emphasized that modern security challenges extend beyond terrestrial borders—into the domain of space, data, and emerging technologies. […]
After inviting Russian mercenaries to Mali in 2021, the nation’s ruling junta initially focused its efforts on containing Tuareg rebels in the northern regions. However, this strategic decision inadvertently allowed terrorist organizations, specifically the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) and Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), to significantly expand their […]
Mali politics: Ousmane Sonko to face parliamentary questions this friday The Mali National Assembly will hold a critical plenary session this Friday, May 22, 2026, centered on Government Accountability Questions. The session, scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM in the Bamako legislative chamber, has been formally announced in an official notice issued by the Assembly […]
Internal strife in MPC as Russian mercenaries officially intervene in Bossangoa The Movement of Central African Patriots (MPC) is facing unprecedented internal turmoil as Russian-backed mercenaries have taken an official role in operations, reshaping leadership dynamics in the strategically vital town of Bossangoa. The sudden involvement of these external forces has triggered a chain reaction […]
how Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnapping Kidnapping has evolved into a structured and highly lucrative revenue stream for Boko Haram, sustaining its decade-long insurgency across West Africa. From the shores of Lake Chad to the plains of northern Nigeria, the militant group has weaponized abductions, targeting schools, bus passengers, and entire communities to […]
How kidnappings fuel Boko Haram’s funding machine across West Africa The abduction industry has become a lucrative revenue stream for Boko Haram, transforming kidnappings into a multi-million-dollar financing operation stretching across Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon. This structured criminal enterprise has evolved from isolated incidents into a sophisticated system that funds insurgency, recruitment, and territorial […]
Political arrest sparks controversy as Sonko faces indirect accusations The detention of political figure Ndiaga Seck, currently facing allegations of unnatural acts, has intensified public debate in Senegal. He was formally charged by a Louga judge and remanded in custody this week. Amid this legal turmoil, social media narratives have begun drawing questionable connections between […]
The Senegalese government has presented its 2025 UEMOA review, demonstrating a generally positive trajectory in regional reform implementation despite minor setbacks in certain sectors. Dakar hosted the political phase of the annual assessment, led by Finance and Budget Minister Cheikh Diba and attended by Abdoulaye Diop, President of the UEMOA Commission, alongside other government officials. […]
Dakar is stepping up its ambitions in the global race for strategic technologies, with the second edition of Senegal Space Week serving as a clear statement of intent. Organized under the High Patronage of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the event highlights the nation’s commitment to becoming a leading African hub for space technology, data science, […]
European lawmaker slams ‘persecution’ of LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal Manon Aubry, French Member of the European Parliament and leader of The Left group, has sharply criticized the escalating crackdown on LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal. She is urging immediate action from France to support victims and protect those at risk, describing the situation as a systematic […]
may 19, 2026 download the rate schedule Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode Mali politics english: Ousmane Sonko and cabinet to face assembly questions friday top news may 19, 2026 Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his cabinet are set to appear before the National Assembly this Friday, May 22, 2026, for the scheduled […]
With just two league games remaining, Manchester City are locked in a high-stakes Premier League finale against Bournemouth this Tuesday, May 19th. The Citizens, currently two points behind Arsenal, face an uphill battle to keep their title hopes alive in the 37th round of fixtures. Why this match matters for Manchester City Under Pep Guardiola’s […]
