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.
The jihadist coalition Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) has escalated its campaign in Mali, pushing the economic blockade toward a critical juncture. Over the past weekend, attackers torched at least ten long-distance buses along the Ségou–Bamako corridor, the main supply artery feeding the capital from the east. Simultaneously, power lines feeding the Manantali hydroelectric […]
The jihadist coalition Jnim, affiliated with al-Qaïda, has escalated its campaign against Mali by extending its blockade deep into the economic lifelines of Bamako. Over the weekend, militants torched at least ten buses along the critical Ségou–Bamako corridor, the primary artery feeding the capital from the east. Simultaneously, attackers targeted and disabled power infrastructure tied […]
In Mali, the blockade enforced by the Jnim, a jihadist group aligned with al-Qaïda, has escalated into a critical phase. Over the weekend, at least a dozen buses were set ablaze along the Ségou-Bamako corridor, a vital supply route for the capital originating from eastern Mali. Concurrently, electrical infrastructure linked to the Manantali hydroelectric dam […]
The jihadist alliance JNIM has escalated its economic warfare campaign in Mali, pushing the crisis to a critical stage over the past weekend. At least a dozen passenger buses were set ablaze along the Ségou-Bamako highway, the primary eastern supply artery for the capital. Simultaneously, armed factions targeted and disabled electrical infrastructure linked to the […]
The military authorities of Chad and the Central African Republic are stepping up their efforts to enhance security along their shared border. A strategy meeting, led by Brigadier General Moubarak Abakar Nassour Hor, assessed recent joint operations and addressed ongoing security challenges. evaluation of joint missions and security gaps During the gathering, military leaders from […]
The Côte d’Ivoire has taken a bold step forward on the global stage by actively participating in the second session of the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Through this strategic engagement, the country is reinforcing its dedication to migration governance rooted in cooperation, human dignity, and sustainable […]
travelers stranded as blockade cuts off roads to Bamako Travelers in Mali are facing severe disruptions following a deliberate blockade on major routes leading to the capital, Bamako. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jnim), a militant faction, imposed the restrictions after coordinated attacks on April 25 targeted multiple regions across the […]
At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal delivered a powerful speech that resonated with global leaders, including Emmanuel Macron and Patrice Motsepe. His remarks celebrated Senegal’s continental football triumph, sparking an enthusiastic ovation from the audience. The President framed sport as a transformative force for Senegal’s economic and infrastructural […]
Nigerian fishermen vanish after Chad’s anti-terror strikes on Lake Chad Chad’s armed forces have launched a series of aerial assaults targeting suspected Boko Haram strongholds on islands within Niger’s territorial waters of Lake Chad. The military campaign follows a recent insurgent attack on Chadian military positions near the volatile region. The operations, initiated three days […]
Senegal–France ties take center stage at Nairobi summit Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye engaged in high-level talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nairobi, Kenya, during the Africa Forward Summit. The bilateral meeting underscored the critical role of international cooperation in tackling today’s global challenges. Key discussions at the Africa Forward Summit The meeting took […]
Togo: opposition rally sparks hope for political easing After years of restrictions, Togo’s political opposition received authorization to convene a public gathering this past Saturday. After enduring years of stringent restrictions and outright bans on public demonstrations, the Togolese opposition successfully organized a rally in Lomé this weekend. This event, sanctioned by authorities, prompts a […]
Recent disclosures have sent shockwaves through the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), casting a harsh light on the stated commitment to combating armed groups in the region. A massive logistics operation, involving 710 fuel tankers, reportedly traversed some of the most volatile zones in the Sahel-Sahara belt, arriving in Bamako without incident. Yet the absence […]
