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 United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, conveyed a congratulatory message to King Mohammed VI on July 30, marking the 27th anniversary of the Monarch’s enthronement during Morocco’s Throne Day celebrations. In his address, Rubio underscored the enduring ties between the two nations, stating, “For nearly 250 years, the United States and Morocco have […]
Human Rights Watch Reports Alleged War Crimes by Africa Corps in Central Mali In a scathing report released today, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Africa Corps—a Russian government-aligned military unit—of conducting an unlawful airstrike in central Mali that resulted in the deaths of eight civilians, including three children. The attack occurred on June 15 […]
Le Tchad et le Burkina Faso décident de faire front commun contre la menace terroriste Face au défi sécuritaire au Sahel, N’Djamena et Ouagadougou ont affiché, ce jeudi, une volonté commune de donner un nouvel élan à leur coopération dans le domaine de la défense. Une délégation d’experts du Ministère tchadien de la Sécurité publique […]
In a move driven by reciprocity, Taiwan has announced the suspension of visa applications for Moroccan passport holders. This decision follows reports indicating that Morocco has ceased processing visa applications for Taiwanese travelers worldwide through its diplomatic missions. According to official statements from Taiwan’s foreign ministry, Morocco’s embassy in Japan recently notified Taiwanese travel agencies […]
Le président du Conseil, Faure Gnassingbé, a reçu en audience, le jeudi 30 juillet 2026 à Lomé, l’ambassadeur de la République fédérative du Brésil au Togo, Luiz Ivaldo Villafañe Gomes Santos. Cette rencontre s’inscrit dans la dynamique de concertation régulière entre les deux pays et témoigne de leur volonté commune de consolider un partenariat bilatéral […]
Depuis jeudi 30 juillet, environ 60 000 personnes, majoritairement des Marocains, ont traversé la mer pour rejoindre l’enclave espagnole de Ceuta. En majorité de jeunes hommes ou des adolescents. Trente-quatre d’entre eux sont morts noyés.
Massive migrant influx to Ceuta raises political tensions between Spain and Morocco In just 24 hours, approximately 60,000 migrants crossed illegally into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, a 20 km² territory bordering Morocco with 85,000 inhabitants. Spanish authorities suspect this surge is linked to political pressure from Rabat. Thousands of Moroccan nationals arrived in Ceuta […]
From slogan to financial reality The military-led government in Ouagadougou has adopted a powerful catchphrase to promote its economic strategy: “Y’a pas crédit dedans”. Repeated endlessly on social media and echoed by supporters, this phrase claims that major infrastructure projects—road rehabilitation, state modernization, equipment purchases—are fully funded by domestic resources, with no reliance on foreign […]
Russia is accelerating its military collaboration with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), which includes Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. This strengthened partnership was outlined following a high-level meeting in Niamey, Niger, between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and representatives of the AES. Both sides committed to enhancing defense cooperation to bolster the three member […]
An explosive diplomatic incident in late July 2026 during a high-profile event in Dakar has thrust Mauritania’s delicate position on the Western Sahara conflict back into the spotlight. Between strategic ambiguity, economic imperatives and territorial sovereignty concerns, Nouakchott’s carefully calibrated neutrality is facing unprecedented pressure from all sides. The controversy erupted when former Senegalese Foreign […]
West africa Benin welcomes 28 new citizens of african descent Benin has officially granted citizenship to 28 Afro-descendants, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to reconnect with its diaspora and honor its historical roots. — 2 min read A special ceremony at the Cotonou judicial complex on July 30 saw the Ministry of […]
Entre le Maroc et le Sénégal, il y a le Sahara occidental… et surtout la Mauritanie, rappelle le journaliste mauritanien Ahmed Ould Bettar En réponse à Gadio, il y a d’abord un point géographique fondamental qu’il convient de rappeler : entre le Maroc et le Sénégal, il n’y a pas de raccourci. En effet, il y a […]
