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.
President Romuald Wadagni’s short visit to Niamey marks a turning point On Tuesday, June 2, Romuald Wadagni, Bénin’s freshly elected president, made a brief but significant stop in Niger. This was his first trip to Niamey since the military takeover in July 2023, signaling a potential easing of strained relations between the two neighboring nations. […]
During a high-profile public discussion, Olivier Kamitatu offered a scathing assessment of Félix Tshisekedi’s current political strategy, suggesting the President is more invested in foreign-brokered talks with rebels than in reconciling with his own domestic opposition. The Congolese government and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/M23 signed the ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism in Doha The chief […]
Senegal’s diomaye sonko split puzzles youth activists Saikou Seydi tuesday june 2 2026 at 5:29 pm utc On monday, Senegal’s newly appointed prime minister unveiled the cabinet lineup. Hours earlier, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the ruling Pastef-Les Patriotes party, announced that none of its members would be included. This move formalizes the political rift between […]
As discussions regarding the amendment or complete overhaul of the current Constitution gain momentum across the République Démocratique du Congo, it has become increasingly evident that our existing democratic framework is faltering. To break this cycle of stagnation, I am advocating for a decisive restructuring of the Congolese political environment into three primary ideological pillars: […]
PolitiqueBénin Bénin’s president seeks to ease regional tensions with Niger and Burkina Faso visits Reliou Koubakin The Béninois President, Romuald Wadagni, has concluded a friendship and working visit to Niger and is also scheduled to travel to Burkina Faso, amidst prevailing strained relations between Bénin and the AES countries. https://p.dw.com/p/5EkAZ Béninois Head of State Romuald […]
Morocco and EU launch 3.7 billion DH water initiative to bolster climate resilience Through this pivotal collaboration, Morocco and the European Union are transforming their political commitments into tangible actions, directly addressing one of the 21st century’s most critical challenges: water scarcity and climate change impacts.
PolitiqueSénégal The political separation between Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is now solidified, yet many Senegalese students struggle to comprehend the dissolution of their once-powerful alliance. This Monday, Senegal’s newly appointed Prime Minister unveiled the members of his government. Just hours prior, Ousmane Sonko, the influential leader of […]
In a candid public address, Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister and leader of the Pastef party, laid bare the intricate circumstances surrounding his abrupt removal from office. The revelation comes amid growing political tensions in Mali’s highest corridors of power. Sonko described a pivotal moment on May 25 when he was summoned by President Bassirou […]
Following the July 2023 coup d’état in Niger and the imposition of severe regional sanctions, the Cotonou-Niamey axis experienced a profound crisis. This period was characterized by hermetically sealed borders and persistent accusations from Nigerien authorities. However, a closer examination of events reveals a more nuanced reality: despite the firm stance of the Alliance of […]
REINTEGRATION AND OUSMANE SONKO’S ELECTION TO THE PERCH The opposition refers the matter to the Constitutional Council In a public statement released yesterday, approximately twenty opposition deputies declared their formal submission of a petition to the Constitutional Council. Their objective is to invalidate Ousmane Sonko’s reinstatement as a deputy, a prerequisite for his subsequent […]
[LIVE REPORT] In a highly anticipated event, Ousmane Sonko held a crucial press conference today. This significant address took place just one day after the official formation of the new government, drawing considerable attention to the political landscape.
The suspension of activities at the border crossings between Goma, located in the eastern République démocratique du Congo, and Gisenyi in Rwanda, is triggering significant concern among the local population. From street merchants to economic analysts, the observation is the same: the regional economy is suffering a major blow. In an effort to curb the […]
