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.
Moussa Balla Fofana’s bold move: balancing party loyalty and governance The political landscape of Senegal is witnessing a significant shift as Moussa Balla Fofana, a prominent figure within the PASTEF movement, makes a strategic departure while retaining his ministerial portfolio. This bold decision has sparked discussions about the delicate balance between partisan commitments and government […]
Since its inception in November 2021, the systematic audit of invalidity and reversion pensions paid by the Cameroonian state has generated approximately 12 billion FCFA in annual savings. This significant figure, announced by Minister of Finance Louis Paul Motaze, highlights the extent of irregularities that had previously burdened the nation’s payroll system. This initiative forms […]
The provisional detention of Cameroonian opposition figure Djeukam Tchameni has been prolonged for an additional six months, a decision immediately challenged by his legal team. Tchameni, a vocal supporter of Issa Tchiroma Bakary during the October 2025 presidential election, was taken into custody shortly before the election results were officially announced. He faces charges primarily […]
Gabon’s Ministry of National Education finds itself at the heart of a significant financial scandal. Nearly twenty officials from the Central Directorate of Financial Affairs (DCAF) have been taken into police custody as part of an investigation into a widespread alleged overbilling operation involving cash vouchers. The estimated damage exceeds 560 million FCFA, equivalent to […]
Politique Ousmane Sonko to make diplomatic debut in Cameroon for francophonie assembly Armand Djaleu |5 juin 2026|3 min de lecture
National OHADA Law Excellence Competition (CNEDO 2026) in Niamey, Niger Announcement from the OHADA Club of Abdou Moumouni University, Niamey The OHADA Club of Abdou Moumouni University (UAM/FSJP), in a significant collaboration with the International Committee of the OHADA Genius Competition (CIGHO), is proud to announce the organization of the National OHADA Law Excellence Competition […]
The contentious debate surrounding constitutional amendments in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is now shifting into the legal arena. Leaders of the Coalition Article 64 (C64), convening on June 4, 2026, in Kinshasa, presented an assertive assessment of their ‘ville morte’ (ghost town) operation, which commenced the previous day. They maintained that numerous major […]
The commodities trading firm Gunvor is once again under a criminal investigation in Switzerland, this time concerning an oil contract with Gabon valued at approximately one billion dollars. The proceedings, led by the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (MPC), are scrutinizing the conditions under which the agreement for Gabonese crude oil off-take was […]
The renationalization of Eneo in Cameroon has triggered financial concerns from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In its assessments, which were made public in May 2026, the global institution cautioned Yaoundé regarding the potential fiscal burden of the operation. This move saw the state reclaim nearly all capital from the former subsidiary of the British […]
Société Armand Noutack : « le vrai problème du Cameroun, ce ne sont pas seulement les dirigeants, c’est aussi nous » Selon l’enseignant des lycée et observateur politique, les Camerounais ne sont pas progressistes, ils adorent le statu quo, ils aiment les « réseaux »… Ce qui est […] Liliane Ndangue |5 juin 2026|7 min de lecture […]
The transitional government in Mali has officially placed a substantial bounty on the head of Iyad Ag Ghaly, cementing his status as the most sought-after individual across the entire Sahel region. This significant move by the Malian authorities underscores their intensified commitment to combating extremist elements that have plagued the country and broader West Africa. […]
Mali regime offers €3 million to capture JNIM leader The Malian authorities have announced a historic reward of two billion West African CFA francs for any credible information leading to the capture or neutralization of Iyad Ag Ghaly, the leader of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate. This […]
