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.
President Oligui Nguema arrives in Abidjan Gabon’s President Oligui Nguema joins Côte d’Ivoire’s independence celebrations The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, touched down in Abidjan on August 4, 2026, to participate in the 66th anniversary of Côte d’Ivoire’s independence. His official visit underscores the deep bonds of cooperation and fraternity between Gabon and […]
Un mémorandum confidentiel de l’AIEA datant de 2009 révélait que l’uranium congolais partait vers la Chine via les exportations de cobalt. Quinze ans plus tard, aucune mesure diplomatique n’a été prise. Entre 2000 et 2024, la RDC aurait exporté entre 2 000 et 5 000 tonnes d’uranium non déclarées, exposant les failles du contrôle nucléaire […]
Activity is set to intensify within the halls of Sénégal’s National Assembly. The parliamentary bureau is scheduled to gather this Wednesday afternoon at 4 PM, a crucial meeting convened by Ousmane Sonko. This upcoming session is widely anticipated to usher in a notably vibrant and potentially contentious period for the legislative body. Observers suggest that […]
Spain urges eu allies to refrain from blaming Morocco in ceuta migration crisis The European Union shifts focus to combating disinformation rather than confronting Rabat Politique Spain has proactively requested its European counterparts to refrain from publicly criticizing Morocco concerning its role in the recent migrant surge into Ceuta. This appeal, confirmed by three distinct […]
African Politics Gabon’s president in Abidjan: shifting from diplomacy to tangible outcomes By Chief Editor August 5, 2026 81 No comment Libreville, August 5, 2026 – President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s arrival in Abidjan marks a pivotal moment in Gabonese diplomacy. Following visits to Ghana, Gambia, and Sierra Leone, this stopover in Côte d’Ivoire carries […]
The Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) has adopted a stricter diplomatic stance toward the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). During an ordinary summit held in Lungi, Sierra Leone, West African leaders established a firm rule: no member state may pursue separate negotiations with Mali, Burkina Faso, or Niger on key regional issues. This […]
Gabon’s extractive industries experienced a mixed start to 2026. The sector’s overall activity diminished by 2.9%, primarily due to a downturn in hydrocarbon output. Conversely, the manganese segment maintained its upward momentum. This trend highlights the persistent structural reliance of the Gabonese economy on its upstream oil performance, as observed in the sectoral economic report […]
Chad’s CNESE President Begins Official Visit to N’Djamena ALGER — Mohamed Boukhari, Chair of Algeria’s National Council of Economic, Social, and Environmental Affairs (CNESE), arrived in N’Djamena on Tuesday for an official visit at the invitation of Chad’s counterpart, Ahmat Mboudou Mahamat. The trip coincides with the opening of the second ordinary session of Chad’s […]
Investigation uncovers discrepancies in Africa Corps strike reports An in-depth probe by Human Rights Watch has cast serious doubt on the official narrative surrounding recent airstrikes conducted by Africa Corps in the town of Kyrnia, located within Mali‘s Mopti region. The deadly operation, which took place on June 15, resulted in the tragic loss of […]
Melbet scandal exposes risky financial links between cyprus Senegal Russia A sprawling investigation has uncovered a sophisticated financial web linking the online betting platform Melbet to suspicious transactions spanning Senegal, Russia, and Cyprus. Authorities have placed multiple individuals under judicial supervision as the probe intensifies. A major financial scandal has erupted in Senegal’s online gambling […]
A former ally’s defiant stand When a former Defense Minister once among the most influential figures in Togo’s government chooses to endanger her own life in protest against her detention, the episode transcends routine legal proceedings. Since July 27, 2026, Marguerite Gnakadé has been conducting a hunger strike from her prison cell, condemning conditions she […]
An explosive TikTok livestream featuring gospel artist Noélie Elykem tearing up her passport has ignited a fiery national conversation. Beyond the spectacle, her dramatic act raises critical questions about the evolving nature of dissent, especially among the diaspora. With her document in tatters and her voice echoing across digital platforms, the Togolese singer has struck […]
