Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

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Human rights crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo: torture and impunity persist despite peace efforts

The escalating humanitarian emergency in eastern DRC The revival of armed hostilities in the eastern regions of the République démocratique du Congo has pushed an already dire humanitarian situation to its breaking point. Since May 2021, the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri have remained under a state of siege, yet stability remains elusive. Despite […]

Senegal’s president faye forms government amid sonko’s boycott

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal unveiled a new government on Monday, a move that surprisingly included some members and allies from Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party, despite the party’s explicit announcement that it would not participate in the administration. This cabinet reshuffle comes just over a week after President Faye, himself a former Pastef member, […]

Striking weapon and drug haul in tibesti bolsters Chad security

Chad striking weapon and drug haul in tibesti bolsters Chad security A major operation in the Tibesti region seizes weapons, cannabis, and counterfeit alcohol, reinforcing Chad’s commitment to regional stability. Alwihda Info 01 June 2026 — 1 min read Share Following a high-level security meeting led by the Governor’s Representative to Tibesti, Major General Alifa […]

Senegal’s new government: sonko allies join cabinet despite pastef’s official withdrawal

Senegal’s new government: sonko allies join cabinet despite pastef’s official withdrawal PASTEF-Les Patriotes, the political party, has announced its non-participation in the newly formed government under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, citing fundamental disagreements over the executive’s structure. Despite this official stance, a notable number of ministers with close ties to Ousmane Sonko have been appointed, […]

Opposition deputies challenge ousmane sonko’s assembly reintegration in Senegal

Opposition members of the National Assembly have lodged a formal appeal with the Constitutional Council, requesting that the decision by the Assembly Bureau on May 24, 2026, to reinstate Ousmane Sonko as a deputy be declared unconstitutional. They urge the Constitutional Council to fully exercise its mandate by putting an end to what they describe […]

Senegal president faye forms cabinet without pastef participation

The appointment of Senegal’s new government has taken place just 12 days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed Ousmane Sonko from office—who now serves as Speaker of the National Assembly. The division between the two figures follows months of escalating friction and has plunged the nation into a period of political instability, compounded by severe […]

Popular uprising in Burkina Faso: a turning point or fleeting hope

The political landscape of Burkina Faso has shifted dramatically since the late September 2022 transition, with Captain Ibrahim Traoré solidifying his grip on power despite initial promises of a temporary role. What began as a military-led uprising has evolved into a prolonged leadership that critics argue strays far from the democratic ideals once envisioned. The […]

Ousmane Sonko: PASTEF opts out of new Senegal government, no ministerial roles

Afrique Ousmane Sonko: PASTEF opts out of new Senegal government, no ministerial roles Ousmane Sonko, the esteemed leader of PASTEF-Les Patriotes, has made a significant declaration via his social media channels. This announcement confirms that PASTEF will not participate in the forthcoming government structure. […] Ousmane Sonko, president of PASTEF-Les Patriotes, has issued a significant […]

Ousmane Sonko’s refusal shakes up Senegal’s political landscape

PASTEF’s bold stand reshapes government negotiations in Dakar PASTEF-Les Patriotes has formally declined an invitation to join Senegal’s next government, bringing an abrupt end to prolonged negotiations that failed to reach a consensus. This decisive move reflects a calculated political strategy, redefining power dynamics within the state and underscoring a matter of political integrity. A […]

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