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 International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a comprehensive study focusing on the independence of Central Banks across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. This report concludes that a greater degree of autonomy for Central Banks is directly correlated with more effective control over inflation and enhanced resilience against significant macroeconomic […]
The ongoing dialogue surrounding the future of digital platforms in Gabon recently saw a significant development. Germain Ngoyo Moussavou, President of Gabon’s High Authority of Communication (HAC), held discussions with representatives from Meta on the sidelines of the international “Abidjan 2” conference. These crucial talks centered on the suspension of social media within Gabon and […]
Benin has etched its name in the annals of international public administration, securing a golden chapter. The latest findings from the Open Budget Survey have propelled the nation to the forefront as Africa’s champion in citizen-centric budget governance, remarkably achieving second place worldwide. This historic recognition validates a decade of audacious reforms and unwavering dedication. […]
The growing political divide between Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has now reached a critical stage. During a press briefing in Dakar, the former Prime Minister outlined the reasons behind the Pastef-Les Patriotes party’s refusal to join the new government led by Ahmadou Alamine Mohamed Lô. Sonko highlighted key areas where fundamental disagreements […]
Politique Gabon and France: forging a renewed strategic partnership Libreville, Thursday, June 4, 2026 – The upcoming state visit of Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to France on July 20th transcends the typical diplomatic encounter. This visit, initially announced during his interview with France 24, signifies a pivotal moment in redefining the relationship between […]
In Kobontafa, a neighborhood directly adjacent to Niamey’s international airport, residents are hastily dismantling parts of their homes ahead of scheduled demolitions. Roofs, doors, and windows are being removed urgently as authorities initiate a large-scale operation targeting structures deemed illicit within the airport’s operational zone. This decisive action comes as part of intensified security protocols, […]
The Malian government and the World Bank are advancing a fresh phase of collaboration to bolster the nation’s education system, which faces persistent hurdles tied to insecurity, population displacement, and resource constraints. Strategic talks in Bamako On June 1st, Amadou Sy Savané, Mali’s Minister of National Education, hosted a delegation from the World Bank led […]
Emerging from several months of quiet reflection, Dieudonné Minlama Mintogo has issued a significant warning to Gabon’s new authorities. Speaking in an exclusive interview, the former 2016 presidential candidate asserts that the primary threat facing the Fifth Republic today is not economic or institutional, but political: the risk of transforming President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s […]
Iyad Ag Ghaly, a former Tuareg rebel and one-time Malian diplomat, currently spearheads the JNIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims), an organization he founded in 2017. He stands as the most sought-after individual across the Sahel region. Ag Ghaly faces international sanctions from the United Nations, is designated a “terrorist” by the […]
Iyad Ag Ghaly, a former Tuareg rebel and seasoned Malian diplomat, now leads the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an organization he established in 2017. He stands as the most wanted individual across the Sahel region, facing United Nations sanctions, designated a “terrorist” by the United States, and subject to an […]
The Malian junta has escalated its crackdown on terrorism by offering financial rewards for the capture of high-profile jihadist and rebel figures involved in recent deadly attacks. Uneasy calm in Bamako after coordinated assaults Since late April, Mali has been rocked by a wave of unprecedented coordinated assaults by militants from the Group for the […]
Iyad Ag Ghaly, a former Tuareg rebel and seasoned Malian diplomat, currently spearheads the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an organization established in 2017. He stands as the most sought-after figure across the Sahel region, subject to United Nations sanctions, designated a “terrorist” by the United States, and facing an arrest […]
