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.
ID4Africa 2026: Abidjan to host Africa’s digital identity leaders in may Abidjan is set to host the 7th annual ID4Africa General Assembly from May 12 to 15, 2026, at the Parc des Expositions de Port-Bouët. The conference will focus on the theme “Digital Identity: From Public Digital Infrastructure to Public Digital Ecosystems”. The event brings […]
Bénin’s top officials pitch industrial transformation at Africa Forward forum The Director General of SIPI-BENIN S.A, Létondji Beheton, and the Managing Director of CDC Bénin, Maryse Lokossou, recently highlighted the country’s industrial and financial blueprint at the Africa Forward | Inspire & Connect event in Kenya. Organized under a joint initiative by the governments of […]
The synchronized assaults by the Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) on April 25, 2026, marked a pivotal strategic shift in Mali, unprecedented since 2012. By striking simultaneously across key locations including Bamako, Kati, Kidal, Gao, and Sévaré, these groups exposed the critical vulnerabilities of a security […]
In a strategic move to modernize its border management capabilities, the government of Bénin, in collaboration with the United States, has achieved a significant milestone. The Hillacondji border post is now equipped with the Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS), a cutting-edge technological framework designed to enhance the security and streamline the flow of […]
April 26, 2026, will forever be etched as a somber date in Mali’s history. On this day, Kidal, a city Bamako had envisioned as a symbol of its resurgent power, tragically reverted to rebel control. Yet, the profound shock wasn’t solely the military defeat; it was the extraordinary conduct of Russia’s Africa Corps (the former […]
The relationship between Senegal and Botswana is entering an exciting new phase. In a significant diplomatic exchange, Presidents Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Duma Boko have affirmed their shared commitment to cultivating deeper economic cooperation between Dakar and Gaborone. Both leaders, having recently assumed power following distinct political transitions, share a common perspective on the African […]
Following the withdrawal of French forces from Operation Barkhane and the conclusion of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), Mali embarked on a significant strategic reorientation towards Moscow. This partnership is now epitomized by Africa Corps, an entity directly affiliated with the Russian Ministry of Defense. However, after several years of […]
The Paris Saint-Germain has unveiled plans to broadcast the Champions League final against Arsenal FC live at the Parc des Princes on Saturday, May 30. The announcement was made through an official club statement, which also teased an unforgettable atmosphere for the event. The Parisian club emphasized the historic significance of the venue, describing the […]
In Burkina Faso, the transitional authorities have implemented significant restrictions on civil society, resulting in the suspension of 811 associations and the dissolution of 118 others since mid-April. These actions are attributed to the
Military operations force Boko Haram retreat from Lake Chad region Jihadist fighters from Boko Haram have abandoned multiple strongholds along the shores of Lake Chad following coordinated aerial strikes and ground operations conducted by forces from Chad, Nigeria, and Niger, according to local testimonies and a Nigerian security source. Intense airstrikes target jihadist hideouts Since […]
What’s next for GCAP in Chad after eight leaders sentenced? In Chad, the future of the Gouvernement de Concertation pour l’Action Politique (GCAP) hangs in the balance following the recent legal verdict against eight of its senior members. The court’s decision has sparked intense debate about the movement’s trajectory and its capacity to remain a […]
With the summer transfer window on the horizon, Paris Saint-Germain is gearing up for potential strategic acquisitions to bolster its offensive lineup. Among the names circulating in recent discussions is Julian Alvarez, the dynamic Argentine striker currently plying his trade at Atlético Madrid. Insiders suggest the PSG may have identified a viable pathway to secure […]
