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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French companies maintain strong presence in Senegal’s growing markets

Across Senegal, from the vibrant corniche of Dakar to the historic Gorée Island, and stretching from the airport’s modern highway to numerous remote bush villages, a vast network of tens of thousands of solar-powered streetlights now brightens the landscape. This significant infrastructure project is largely spearheaded by two prominent French enterprises: Ragni, a family-owned business […]

Pape Thiaw’s journey at CAN: behind the scenes of Senegal’s first African Cup

Football enthusiasts and fans of the Senegal national team are in for a treat. The much-anticipated documentary L’Antre du Lion, featuring head coach Pape Thiaw, offers an exclusive peek into his maiden African Cup of Nations (CAN) experience with the Lions of Teranga. Premiering on RTS, this film captures the raw emotions, intense pressures, and […]

Senegal’s vision for autonomous development takes center stage at Nairobi’s Africa Forward summit

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko recently oversaw the official dispatch of the Senegalese delegation bound for Nairobi. This high-level gathering, known as the « Africa Forward » summit, is scheduled to take place in Kenya until May 13, 2026, bringing together heads of state, key financial partners, and influential private sector leaders. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, […]

Romuald wadagni’s arrival may thaw Nigeria-Benin diplomatic tensions

romuald wadagni’s arrival may thaw Nigeria-Benin diplomatic tensions As Bénin prepares for the upcoming inauguration of president-elect Romuald Wadagni on may 24, diplomatic signals from Niger suggest a potential thaw in strained relations between the two west african neighbors. nigerien foreign minister bakary yaou sangaré recently expressed cautious optimism about the possibility of renewed dialogue […]

Industrialization key to ivory coast economic growth

Journalists engage in discussion with Paul-Harry Aithnard, Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire CEO and UEMOA Regional Director Industrialization: the ivory coast’s pathway to economic transformation The drive toward industrialization in Côte d’Ivoire took center stage during a high-level press luncheon held in Abidjan-Plateau on May 8, 2026. Among the key speakers was Paul-Harry Aithnard, Regional Director for […]

Burkina Faso’s urban greening initiative fights heat and dust

The national urban greening initiative in Burkina Faso is transforming the country’s cities by creating 80 new green spaces, 60 landscaped roundabouts, and 65 kilometers of tree-lined streets. These efforts represent a bold step toward reimagining urban life in Burkina Faso’s towns and cities. In cities like Ouagadougou, where dust storms and scorching temperatures make […]

Côte d’Ivoire’s bold move to become Africa’s space hub

The space economy is fast emerging as a cornerstone of Côte d’Ivoire’s development strategy, with the nation now setting its sights on becoming a continental hub for space technologies. Government officials view the mastery of satellite systems, geospatial data, and derived services as critical to enhancing national sovereignty and economic competitiveness amid shifting continental dynamics. […]

Côte d’Ivoire’s ambition: becoming a continental space economy leader

Abidjan is set to host the inaugural Africa Space Expo (ASPEX) from September 24 to 26, 2026, at its Exhibition Park. This landmark continental event will spotlight the burgeoning space economy and cutting-edge satellite technologies. Spearheaded by Tidiane Ouattara, a distinguished space sciences expert at the African Union Commission and the event’s Commissioner General, ASPEX […]

Ecobank côte d’ivoire’s regional growth plan: digital finance and industrial support

Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire is stepping beyond its traditional role as a mere financier to become a driving force in the nation’s economic expansion. During a recent press briefing, the bank’s leadership unveiled a bold regional growth strategy, emphasizing measurable impact and long-term support for key industries in Côte d’Ivoire. strategic sectors fueling long-term prosperity The […]

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