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.
In a dramatic escalation of political rhetoric, Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko launched a scathing attack against President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, branding the government’s actions as reckless and irresponsible. Speaking at a press conference in Dakar, Sonko condemned what he described as a dangerous disregard for national stability, framing the dispute as a matter of […]
On the afternoon of June 2, 2026, the President of Burkina Faso, His Excellency Captain Ibrahim Traoré, hosted a high-level working session at the Koulouba Palace with his Beninese counterpart, His Excellency Romuald Wadagni. The visit by the Beninese leader to Ouagadougou marked a pivotal moment in reshaping bilateral relations between the two nations. Following […]
Ousmane Sonko’s renewed offensive: why a confrontation with Diomaye Faye is now unavoidable in Senegal In a forceful address, Ousmane Sonko has initiated a direct challenge against his former political ally, President Diomaye Faye, laying bare significant divisions within the current administration. This recent declaration signals a profound shift in Senegal’s political landscape, as the […]
Ousmane Sonko recounts events leading to his resignation as Senegal’s prime minister The former Senegalese Prime Minister and leader of the PASTEF-Les Patriotes party, Ousmane Sonko, has publicly detailed the circumstances surrounding his departure from the head of government. In a statement, he described the exchanges he claims to have had with President Bassirou Diomaye […]
Political tensions in Mali have escalated as opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, head of the Pastef party, issued a bold challenge to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration. Speaking to reporters, Sonko declared that his party’s stronghold in the National Assembly gives him the institutional power to dissolve the government at any moment. « We hold the […]
Ecouter l’article President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema recently unveiled his upcoming international schedule, announcing an official visit to France on July 20. The Gabonese head of state, speaking on June 2, 2026, kept details regarding the logistics of this trip private, yet its profound political significance is unequivocally clear. This high-level engagement marks a natural […]
Gabon justice blocks release of opposition leader Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze Actus. The Gabonese judiciary has once again upheld the detention of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, a prominent opposition figure, after the appeals court in Libreville rejected his procedural nullity request on Tuesday. His legal team continues to denounce what they describe as an arbitrary detention and an irregular […]
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s surprising request to Ousmane Sonko Noticeable tensions have surfaced following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s unusual request to Ousmane Sonko, proposing they publicly frame their political separation as a mutual agreement. In an exclusive account, the former Prime Minister details the circumstances surrounding his dismissal and his firm refusal of the proposition. […]
Politique Gabon intensifies economic diplomacy for sustainable growth Libreville – Focusing on housing, infrastructure, African finance, and private investments, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is actively solidifying a strategy to foster lasting economic transformation in Gabon. This approach emphasizes strategic alliances between African capital and international partners. At a time when many African nations strive […]
Bénin-Niger : vers la réouverture de la frontière après la visite de Romuald Wadagni Actus. En déplacement au Niger puis au Burkina Faso, le nouveau président béninois Romuald Wadagni a amorcé un rapprochement avec les pays de l’Alliance des États du Sahel (AES). La réouverture prochaine de la frontière entre le Bénin et le Niger […]
The head of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, has publicly outlined a strategy to oust the current government through a parliamentary no-confidence motion. His bold statement comes amid claims of a strengthened majority within the National Assembly, signaling a potential shift in Senegal’s political landscape. What does Sonko’s threat mean for Senegal’s government? Sonko’s remarks at a […]
The recent UEFA Champions League triumph by Paris Saint-Germain has reignited chatter about potential summer transfer moves, with one name dominating discussions: Yan Diomandé, the lightning-fast Ivorian winger currently plying his trade at RB Leipzig in Germany’s Bundesliga. Since joining Leipzig from Leganés in 2025, the 19-year-old has made an immediate impact. With 12 Bundesliga […]
