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.
Ousmane Sonko, recently removed from his position as Prime Minister, has publicly advocated for meaningful dialogue to safeguard Senegal from potential political turmoil. Amidst brewing tensions following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s formation of a new government, Sonko underscored the critical importance of candid discussions for the nation’s enduring stability. The leader of Senegal’s majority party, […]
United Kingdom seeks strategic partnership, aims to double trade with Morocco London sets sights on significantly increasing trade with Rabat. The recent visit to Rabat by Chris Bryant, the British Minister of State for International Trade, has significantly advanced the relationship between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Morocco, solidifying intentions for a strategic […]
Former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has issued pointed warnings to the newly appointed Premier, Al Aminou Lo, in response to recent statements. Amidst escalating political tensions, Sonko pressed Lo to adhere to his technocratic role and alluded to previously unrevealed details concerning their interactions. Addressing the press this Tuesday, Ousmane Sonko openly conveyed his displeasure […]
Senegal politics: Ousmane Sonko explains Pastef’s refusal to join new government In Senegal, former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko held a press conference on June 2, addressing the reasons behind his party Pastef’s decision to decline participation in the newly formed government. The cabinet lineup was announced the previous day by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration. […]
Senegal politics: why Pastef declined new government participation On June 2, former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko held a press conference in Dakar to explain why his party, Pastef, declined an invitation to join the newly formed government announced the previous day by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration. Sonko highlighted deep-seated disagreements over policy priorities and […]
Top officials from Morocco and the United Arab Emirates recently engaged in high-level discussions in Rabat, marking a significant step in the bilateral relations between the two nations. The meeting, held during a private visit by the President of the United Arab Emirates to Morocco, brought together King Mohammed VI and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed […]
Political upheaval: Opposition seeks to block Ousmane Sonko’s return to parliament The leader of the Pastef movement, Ousmane Sonko, has sharply criticized a move by opposition lawmakers and independents to challenge his reinstatement as a deputy in the National Assembly. In a fiery statement, he branded the legal challenge a deliberate political plot designed to […]
The United States Treasury Department has implemented new sanctions against two prominent commanders of armed groups operating in the eastern region of the République Démocratique du Congo. This move is part of a broader diplomatic effort by Washington to encourage a peaceful resolution to the persistent instability in the Great Lakes region. Targeting rebel leadership […]
On June 2, 2026, President Paul Biya issued a decree appointing new members to Cameroon’s Superior Council of the Judiciary. This move renews the mandate of several key figures while introducing fresh leadership to the institution. Renewed mandates and new faces in the judiciary Out of the 14 positions, 10 members have been reappointed for […]
In a significant address to the public, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef movement and presidential candidate, outlined key positions on current national affairs. The declaration, delivered earlier today, emphasized the movement’s stance on governance, economic policies, and social reforms. Sonko, a prominent figure in Senegalese politics, reiterated commitments to transparency and accountability in public […]
Tchad Chad’s government assesses president’s two-year program in N’Djaména The Government Secretariat General convened a critical technical validation workshop in N’Djaména from June 2-5 to thoroughly evaluate the Head of State’s political agenda. — 2 min de lecture Partager The Government Secretariat General has initiated a significant technical validation workshop for the biennial report outlining […]
The Gabonese Republic has achieved a significant diplomatic milestone by securing a vice-presidential position in the United Nations General Assembly’s 81st session, endorsed this past Tuesday on June 2, 2026. This election signifies Gabon’s triumphant return to the UN’s governing bureau after nearly ten years of absence. Joining forces with five fellow African nations—Cabo Verde, […]
