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.
Gabon is witnessing an unprecedented surge in anti-French sentiment, with 78% of citizens now viewing the country’s historical ties with Paris as detrimental—a sharp contrast to the mere 20% who hold favorable views. This dramatic shift positions France as the least popular foreign actor in Libreville, a stark reversal for a nation once regarded as […]
The discussion surrounding the timeline for upcoming local elections in Senegal has intensified significantly. Following Ousmane Sonko’s direct appeal to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to establish a definitive date for the polls, El Malick Ndiaye has now also asserted a resolute stance on the matter. During Ousmane Sonko’s visit to Linguère, as part of Pastef’s […]
Algeria stuns Côte d’Ivoire to reach Women’s CAN semifinals and book 2027 World Cup spot Action from the thrilling quarter-final clash History was made on Saturday as Algeria’s women’s football team secured their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semifinal berth by defeating Côte d’Ivoire 2-1, simultaneously earning qualification for the 2027 FIFA World Cup […]
Bénin launches first national open government action plan Cotonou — Nearly 18 months after joining the Open Government Partnership (OGP), Bénin has taken a decisive step toward implementing its inaugural National Action Plan with a five-day workshop held in Cotonou from July 27 to 31, 2026. The intensive sessions brought together public administration officials, representatives […]
Gabon’s diplomatic push: from promises to tangible progress 153 No comment Libreville, August 8, 2026 — The African tour led by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema from July 27 to August 7, 2026, was more than a series of diplomatic exchanges. Upon his return to Libreville, the Gabonese leader now faces a critical phase: transforming […]
The Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, recently suggested that security challenges in Nigeria are exacerbated by instability in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. This assertion has prompted an official response from Burkina Faso’s military leadership. In a diplomatic exchange, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, met with Nigeria’s chargé d’affaires in […]
A persistent rumour concerning the duration of the presidential term in Senegal has captured public attention. This speculation, centered on potential constitutional changes, has sparked widespread discussion across the nation. Observers are keenly investigating the origins of this circulating narrative and its implications for Senegal’s political landscape, especially following recent leadership changes. The image shows […]
Spanning an impressive 5,200 square meters, the Mohammed VI Professional Training Center (CFP Mohammed VI) stands as a beacon of opportunity in Bamako, Mali. This state-of-the-art facility is meticulously designed to deliver specialized vocational education, directly addressing the critical demands of the Malian employment landscape. Mamary Diarra, the National Director of Tourism, expressed profound appreciation […]
Bénin Bénin unveils its 2026-2035 climate roadmap for a resilient economy Presented in Cotonou on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Bénin’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) outlines plans to mobilize 14.5 billion dollars for the 2026-2035 period. This crucial document will serve as a guiding framework for climate change adaptation policies, as well as for […]
JUSTICE Cameroon: African migrants expelled from the US challenge deportation agreement in court Thirty-six African nationals, forcibly returned from the United States to Cameroon, have filed a lawsuit with the administrative court in Yaoundé. They are seeking an immediate halt to the deportation mechanism that brought them to Cameroonian soil and urgent legal protection to […]
The newly established Senate of Bénin has ushered in a historic moment with the election of former President Patrice Talon as its first presiding officer. The landmark vote took place during the inaugural session of the 1st legislature in the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, the nation’s official capital. Unanimous support for a seasoned leader […]
