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.
Expert voices challenge IMF’s role in Senegal’s debt dilemma In Dakar, economists and policymakers are locked in intense discussions about Senegal’s mounting debt crisis, with sharp criticism directed at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and calls for sustainable alternatives to austerity measures. Dakar conference highlights urgent need for debt reform The two-day International Conference on […]
The investment holding company, Mayelia PARTICIPATIONS, has officially confirmed the successful acquisition of SICTA (Société Ivoirienne de Contrôle Technique Automobile), the long-standing leader in Côte d’Ivoire’s vehicle inspection sector. During a press briefing held in Abidjan on April 29, David Fofana, CEO of Mayelia PARTICIPATIONS, detailed the strategic takeover of SICTA and the significant progress […]
In a pivotal meeting held on the sidelines of the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye engaged in constructive discussions with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), focusing on debt sustainability and critical economic reforms. The exchange highlighted the need for robust financial strategies to navigate the […]
In a brazen assault on Mali’s already fragile energy infrastructure, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) executed a coordinated sabotage campaign over the weekend of May 10–11, 2026. The attack, which unfolded near the Baoulé forest in the Kayes region, saw multiple high-voltage transmission towers demolished with precision. The resulting blackout […]
Norway’s International Development Minister concludes productive visit to Dakar His Excellency Mr. Åsmund Aukrust, Norway’s Minister of International Development, concluded a two-day official visit to Dakar, Senegal, from May 3 to 4, 2026. May 12, 2026 The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dakar warmly welcomed Norway’s Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, during his official visit […]
President Alassane Ouattara has announced sweeping reforms within the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et la Paix (RHDP), Côte d’Ivoire’s ruling coalition, aimed at tightening party discipline and streamlining operations. Key changes in party structure During a high-level meeting held in Abidjan on May 7, the Ivorian leader outlined plans to establish several new […]
Paris Saint-Germain is set to face RC Lens this Wednesday in a pivotal rescheduled Ligue 1 fixture from the 29th round. The capital club has a prime opportunity to secure its fifth consecutive French championship. Paris Saint-Germain finds itself on the brink of a historic domestic achievement, having already secured a spot in the Champions […]
The coordinated attacks on April 25 and 26 in Bamako, Kati, Gao, Sévaré, and Kidal have reignited a long-suppressed debate in Mali’s security circles: is it time to open dialogue with jihadist factions? As the Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, and the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA)—a Tuareg rebel group—intensify joint […]
Le RC Lens reçoit le Paris Saint-Germain ce mercredi dans un match en retard de la 29ᵉ journée de Ligue 1 qui pourrait bien sacrer champion de France le Paris Saint-Germain Où et quand ?
Authorities in Senegal are significantly intensifying their efforts to repress individuals perceived as homosexual. This escalating campaign has recently seen a 30-year-old French citizen apprehended in his own home, where he currently remains imprisoned. More broadly, reports indicate that hundreds of men have been arrested across the country in recent weeks, signalling a severe tightening […]
Football fans are in for an exciting evening this Tuesday as Red Star face Rodez in a crucial play-off match to secure a spot in Ligue 1. With the stakes high and the competition fierce, this encounter promises to deliver drama and intensity on the pitch. When and where to watch the Red Star vs […]
Chad faces growing concerns over political freedoms as opposition leaders face harsh sentences In Chad, the recent eight-year prison sentences handed down to eight leaders of the opposition coalition GCAP have ignited fierce criticism from political figures nationwide. The verdict, delivered on May 8, 2026, is seen as a stark warning of the government’s tightening […]
