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.
CAN U17 preparations: Mali Aiglonnets suffer close friendly loss In a recent friendly fixture, part of their intensive preparations for the upcoming CAN U17 tournament, the Mali Aiglonnets faced off against Uganda’s U17 national squad. The encounter concluded with a narrow 1-0 defeat for the Malian side. This preparatory clash took place at the annex […]
Arthur Zagré, a talented left-back who developed through the Paris Saint-Germain academy and represented France at youth levels, has made the significant decision to switch his sporting allegiance to Burkina Faso. The 24-year-old, a former French youth international with 23 caps and 2 goals across the U18 and U19 categories, is set to embrace a […]
As the people of Togo anxiously await relief from severe cost-of-living increases and persistent power outages, President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé embarked on a journey to the snow-capped peaks of Kyrgyzstan. This expedition, far from merely exotic, has stirred a deep sense of national bewilderment. Amidst veiled geopolitical maneuvers and a noticeable lack of concrete outcomes, […]
the senegalese football federation clarifies u15 lionceaux payments Last Tuesday, during a ceremony to present the trophy won by the U15 Lionceaux at the African Schools Football Championship and to hand over the flag to the national U17 team heading to the 2026 U17 AFCON, both squads were given symbolic checks. Reports indicated that the […]
A pronounced disagreement currently pits Togo’s political establishment against its judicial apparatus. At the core of this controversy lies the alleged failure to implement a Lomé Court of Appeal ruling that mandated the release of thirteen detainees. Caught between accusations of arbitrary action and the asserted imperatives of national security, the nation finds itself increasingly […]
Despite official rhetoric celebrating the National Development Plan and stable macroeconomic growth, ground-level realities present a stark contradiction to the Faure Gnassingbé administration. The most recent Afrobarometer survey paints a picture of a Togo struggling, with a significant 62% of its citizens feeling the nation is heading in the wrong direction. The chasm between the […]
Quelques éléments de l’armée tchadienne sur le bord du Lac Tchad – Photo d’illustration (AFP or licensors) In a formal statement released on Tuesday, May 6, the Catholic bishops of Chad voiced their deep alarm regarding the rapid deterioration of the political climate in their nation. The high-ranking clergy are calling upon governmental leaders to […]
In Bamako, an uneasy calm persists following the April 25 attacks that claimed the life of General Sadio Camara, the second-in-command of Mali’s military leadership. The Malian Armed Forces have now revealed details of what they describe as a meticulously planned assassination attempt targeting the nation’s top transitional authorities, including President Assimi Goïta. According to […]
The geopolitical gamble of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger leaving ECOWAS In the high-stakes world of international relations, timing is everything. For the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, all under military leadership—walking away from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) may have felt like a bold assertion of […]
In Bénin, President Patrice Talon has been bestowed with an unparalleled honor for a sitting head of state. On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the nation’s Vodun community formally recognized him with the distinguished title of « Hounon d’honneur ». This prestigious accolade serves as a profound expression of gratitude for his extensive contributions to the […]
A Shift in Senegal’s Political Landscape The initial honeymoon period at the pinnacle of Senegalese leadership appears to be giving way to the harsh realities of realpolitik. The weekend of May 2-3, 2026, represented a significant symbolic turning point in the dynamic between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko. By publicly […]
By officially assuming the responsibilities of Defense Minister in addition to his duties as Head of State, Colonel Assimi Goïta completes a significant centralization of authority in Bamako. This decision, far from being a mere administrative adjustment, reveals underlying vulnerabilities: a faltering chain of command and a military strategy that appears to be losing momentum. […]
