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.
Deadly assault on military engineers exposes regional instability An unprecedented act of violence rocked the Niger military on Thursday morning as armed assailants launched a coordinated strike against a construction unit in Garbougna, a strategic border town in the Tillabéri region. The attack, attributed to the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM), resulted in […]
A remarkable achievement for Bénin’s athletics scene unfolded in Accra, Ghana. Competing in the highly anticipated triple jump event, athlete Yohan Awhansou proudly represented his nation, securing a bronze medal with an impressive leap of 16.60 meters. This outstanding performance elevates Bénin’s medal count to two at the 2026 African Athletics Championships, underscoring the sport’s […]
oumar sarr questions diomaye and sonko’s governance strategy Oumar Sarr, a prominent political figure and former minister, has raised concerns about the apparent lack of clarity in the leadership dynamics between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Speaking as the coordinator of the Front pour la défense de la démocratie et de […]
lille’s champions league quest: a decisive final match against auxerre Lille Currently holding third place with a crucial one-point advantage over Lyon, Lille OSC is in a prime position to clinch a direct qualification spot for the prestigious UEFA Champions League. Facing Auxerre, a team battling fiercely to avoid relegation from France’s top flight, the […]
Ziguinchor — A prominent voice in Senegalese civil society has urged President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to prioritize dialogue and national unity amid ongoing political tensions. Demands for Resilience and Stability Chérif Bouna Samsidine Aïdara, speaking on iRadio, emphasized that Senegal is navigating challenging times and called for a collective embrace […]
Manchester United secures third place with thrilling win over Nottingham Forest With a superb half-volley, Luke Shaw opened the scoring early for Manchester United. Already confirmed for the upcoming Champions League campaign, Manchester United solidified their third-place standing and treated fans to another offensive display at Old Trafford this Sunday, triumphing over Nottingham Forest (3-2) […]
Building bridges: how Chad and Algeria strengthened decades of shared history The relationship between Algeria and Chad has evolved far beyond mere political ties over recent years. At its core lies a foundation of mutual respect forged through decades of cooperation, human exchanges, and shared educational journeys. Many of today’s Chadian leaders proudly recount their […]
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced on X over the weekend that Paris is spearheading a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution to prevent states from criminalizing LGBTQ+ identities. This diplomatic move follows Senegal‘s enactment of a sweeping anti-homosexuality law two months prior—and comes as a French national remains detained in Dakar under the same […]
Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, who also leads the ruling Pastef party, received a jubilant welcome from hundreds of his devoted followers this Sunday, May 17. The occasion was a significant “walking tour” orchestrated by the departmental leadership of his political movement. Dressed entirely in white, the Prime Minister was initially greeted by an ecstatic […]
In a significant shift within Mali politics English circles, Alghabass Ag Intalla has consolidated his position as the influential leader of Kidal, a strategically vital city in northern Mali. His rise to prominence is a key development in Mali current affairs, drawing considerable attention across West Africa Mali news outlets. Ag Intalla’s power base is […]
During a recent visit to Diourbel, situated in central Sénégal, Minister Moussa Balla Fofana brought to the forefront a persistent societal challenge that has troubled public policy for decades: the issue of child begging among talibés. The government official characterized this reality as one of the most sensitive subjects within Senegalese society, signaling the executive’s […]
In Côte d’Ivoire’s dynamic political landscape, former President Laurent Gbagbo continues to maintain a deliberate ambiguity regarding his succession as the leader of the Parti des Peuples Africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI). This persistent lack of clarity surrounding who will eventually take the reins of the PPA-CI from its influential founder leaves a significant question […]
