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.
A pronounced disagreement currently pits Togo’s political establishment against its judicial apparatus. At the core of this controversy lies the alleged failure to implement a Lomé Court of Appeal ruling that mandated the release of thirteen detainees. Caught between accusations of arbitrary action and the asserted imperatives of national security, the nation finds itself increasingly […]
Despite official rhetoric celebrating the National Development Plan and stable macroeconomic growth, ground-level realities present a stark contradiction to the Faure Gnassingbé administration. The most recent Afrobarometer survey paints a picture of a Togo struggling, with a significant 62% of its citizens feeling the nation is heading in the wrong direction. The chasm between the […]
A significant milestone in the CAN 2025 dispute between Morocco and Senegal is set for Thursday, May 7, 2026. On this date, the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football is scheduled to submit its formal defense to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS), responding to the appeal filed by the Senegalese authorities. This legal challenge […]
In a significant political development, the Ivorian government officially dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) during its Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, May 6. This decision marks the end of a pivotal institution that had been central to Côte d’Ivoire’s democratic landscape since 2001, ushering in a period of uncertainty regarding the framework for […]
Quelques éléments de l’armée tchadienne sur le bord du Lac Tchad – Photo d’illustration (AFP or licensors) In a formal statement released on Tuesday, May 6, the Catholic bishops of Chad voiced their deep alarm regarding the rapid deterioration of the political climate in their nation. The high-ranking clergy are calling upon governmental leaders to […]
Senegal U17 team aims for 2026 CAN victory with tough group stage The Senegal U17 national team is gearing up for the 2026 Africa U17 Cup of Nations, set to take place in Morocco from May 13 to June 2, 2026. Here’s a breakdown of the Lionceaux’ schedule in their quest to reclaim continental glory. […]
Niger adopts digital payments to boost vaccination campaigns 6 may 2026 During the April 2026 National Polio Vaccination Days in the Niger capital of Niamey, a groundbreaking digital payment system for health workers and community volunteers was successfully implemented with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO). More than 1,200 frontline vaccination workers received […]
Nigeria is not merely observing the turmoil in Mali—it is deeply entangled in its consequences. The recent surge in coordinated attacks across Mali, from Kati to Gao and Mopti, underscores a regional security framework under unprecedented strain. With Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Nigeria accounting for the vast majority of conflict-related fatalities in West Africa, […]
The geopolitical gamble of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger leaving ECOWAS In the high-stakes world of international relations, timing is everything. For the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, all under military leadership—walking away from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) may have felt like a bold assertion of […]
In Bénin, President Patrice Talon has been bestowed with an unparalleled honor for a sitting head of state. On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the nation’s Vodun community formally recognized him with the distinguished title of « Hounon d’honneur ». This prestigious accolade serves as a profound expression of gratitude for his extensive contributions to the […]
On May 4, 2026, the community of Doungouro, situated in Niger’s Tillabéri region, experienced a profoundly tragic sequence of events. Following a lethal incursion by the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISIS-GS) that claimed four civilian lives, the subsequent response by the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) from the Kokorou commune […]
In the bustling coastal city of Cotonou, a groundbreaking initiative is reshaping how communities address water pollution. At the heart of this innovation is SSaFE, a startup led by chemist Marielle Agbahoungbata, which has developed Watt Air, an artificial intelligence-powered filtration robot designed to reclaim polluted water with unprecedented efficiency. From contaminated sources to crystal-clear […]
