Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

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Chad transit routes: boosting central african trade

Chad is reinvigorating its efforts concerning crucial regional transit corridors that link N’Djamena to Douala and Bangui. Chadian authorities have recommenced a significant logistics modernization program designed to optimize commercial exchanges among Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic (CAR). These three nations share a profound reliance on the autonomous port of Douala. The implications […]

Senegal’s 45 billion cfa arms deal: two jailed in corruption probe

A significant judicial development has occurred regarding the 45 billion CFA francs arms procurement contract, initially signed during the previous administration under former President Macky Sall. In Dakar, two individuals implicated in the case have been placed under detention orders. This action follows a formal complaint lodged by the State Judicial Agency (AJE), the entity […]

Romuald Wadagni’s inauguration: a strategic move reflecting Bénin’s development priorities

The alteration of the event venue is now officially confirmed. Originally slated for the prominent Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto-Novo, the investiture ceremony for Romuald Wadagni will ultimately take place at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou. This decision transcends a simple logistical relocation; it stands as a testament to political consistency and a […]

Mali: road transport companies halt services to Bamako amid jihadist blockade

More than ten road transport companies have ceased their operations to and from Bamako, following a significant road blockade imposed by jihadist groups targeting the capital and setting vehicles ablaze. Uncertainty grips Mali in the wake of widespread and synchronized assaults on April 25 and 26. These attacks, orchestrated by jihadists from the Group for […]

Chadian military strikes in lake Chad claim nigerian fishermen’s lives

Following devastating overnight raids by Boko Haram militants on a military base in Barka Tolorom—which left 25 dead, including two generals, and 46 wounded on May 4—the Chadian Air Force swiftly responded. “Chadian fighter jets targeted islands in Lake Chad under jihadist control, straddling the borders of Nigeria, Niger, and Chad,” reported Africa Radio. The […]

Senegal’s public debt: economists seek innovative solutions beyond traditional frameworks

Senegal’s escalating public debt has, over the past year, emerged as a significant point of contention between the administration led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the Bretton Woods institutions. On Monday, May 11, a gathering of economists from across Africa and Asia commenced deliberations in Dakar, aiming to chart viable pathways out of the […]

Chad’s minister of mines applauds sonemic’s pioneering advancements

This Monday, following the presentation of its annual performance review and a reiteration of its mandate, the National Mining and Commercialization Company (SONEMIC) received high praise from Chad’s Minister of Mines, Fatimé Haram Acyl. She expressed profound satisfaction with the strategic vision driving the company, particularly highlighting its commitment to fostering local innovations. Firstly, the […]

Ousmane sonko spearheads pastef’s internal restructuring ahead of 2026 congress

ousmane sonko spearheads pastef’s internal restructuring ahead of 2026 congress Responding to an evolving dynamic in internal structuring, Pastef, under the leadership of Ousmane Sonko, is initiating a significant overhaul of its Party School. This strategic move, which precedes the upcoming 2026 congress, aims to enhance the effectiveness of militant training and supervision. As part […]

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