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.
Following the arrest of Kemi Seba—legally known as Robert Gilles Stellio Capo Chichi—in Pretoria, the Beninese government has finally broken its silence. During a cabinet briefing, spokesperson Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji conveyed a tone of calm resolve, remarking with measured conviction: “The heavens themselves have settled our disputes.” Charges against Kemi Seba: what the Beninese government […]
Benin’s industrial landscape is set for a major transformation following the recent approval of four new industrial projects under the national investment code. These ventures, spanning water production, chemical manufacturing, and agro-industry, align with the government’s vision to position the country as a leading industrial hub in West Africa. By leveraging preferential measures—including tax exemptions, […]
Niger’s Financial Struggles Cast Shadow Over UEMOA Banking Sector The January 2026 economic outlook report for the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) reveals a troubling divide within the region’s banking system. While overall credit volumes have surged to a historic 40.031 trillion CFA francs—a 4.7% year-on-year increase—the sector faces mounting pressure from soaring […]
The recent statements from the foreign ministers of Niger and Mali have sparked widespread debate. While they have sharply criticized their West African neighbors within the ECOWAS bloc for allegedly supporting terrorism, they simultaneously express willingness to engage in limited cooperation. This contradictory stance—alternating between confrontation and collaboration—reveals a deeper challenge: severing ties with a […]
In the heart of Mali, a single photograph has become a symbol of the country’s fractured sovereignty. The image, which spread rapidly across Malian social media, depicts opposition leader Oumar Mariko—currently living in exile—standing alongside fighters from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin, JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate […]
Pastef’s institutional overhaul: Ousmane Sonko’s strategic reforms for stronger governance In Senegal, the Pastef party has launched a major internal restructuring initiative, spearheaded by its leader, Ousmane Sonko. This bold move aims to modernize the political formation’s operational framework, ensuring it aligns with today’s partisan governance standards and evolving national expectations. Key changes in party […]
Mali and Niger have reignited sharp criticism of Algeria, accusing it of exporting terrorism into the Sahel by providing sanctuary, logistical backing, and indirect support to armed factions operating across their borders. At a regional security gathering in Sénégal this week, officials from Bamako and Niamey stopped short of directly naming Algiers, yet their remarks […]
From promises of self-sufficiency to reliance on foreign aid Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s transitional government in Burkina Faso continues to emphasize national independence, yet the nation remains heavily dependent on external rice donations from Pakistan, China, and Canada to address a worsening food crisis that military strategies have failed to resolve. At the recent handover ceremony […]
Investigative journalism and activism serve distinct purposes, yet the line separating them can blur. Thomas Dietrich’s career exemplifies this tension, raising important questions about the role of the journalist in public discourse. Once hailed as a French-African relations analyst, Dietrich has evolved into a figure who blurs the boundaries between reporting and advocacy. His work, […]
From Pan-African Icon to Isolated Figure Once a prominent voice in African identity politics, Kemi Seba now faces extradition from South Africa to Benin, navigating a landscape devoid of the allies who once championed his cause. While his supporters decry political persecution, a striking silence has emerged from former collaborators such as Nathalie Yamb and […]
In recent months, Captain Ibrahim Traoré has intensified his public appearances, inaugurating industrial projects across Burkina Faso. From tomato processing plants to gold refining facilities, the transitional government’s communications machine has been working overtime to project an image of progress and self-reliance. Yet beneath the carefully staged media coverage, the harsh realities of Burkina Faso’s […]
Currently detained in Pretoria following an arrest for alleged immigration law violations, the prominent Pan-Africanist figure Kémi Séba is claiming to be the victim of political harassment. However, beneath his rhetoric of sovereignty, investigations reveal a series of clandestine alliances that are as unexpected as they are concerning, spanning from Russian influence networks to the […]
