Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

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Mali’s new presidential jet sparks debate amid security crisis

Controversial Acquisition Amid Persistent Security Challenges On Wednesday evening, viewers of ORTM witnessed the official unveiling of Mali’s new Boeing 737, destined for the travels of Colonel Assimi Goïta and other high-ranking officials. Authorities framed the purchase as a financially sound decision, asserting that while the gross cost reached 15.6 billion West African CFA francs, […]

Africa’s drone revolution: balancing power gains and foreign dependence

Drones reshape african security strategies amid rising conflicts Drones have become essential tools in Africa’s military strategies, transforming how conflicts are waged across the continent. A recent analysis highlights how this “dronisation” trend enhances operational capabilities while exposing deep technological dependencies on foreign powers. The shift also introduces complex challenges in governance, security, and civilian […]

Bénin’s new senate: ushering in a bicameral era

The Béninois Senate convened its inaugural session this Thursday in Porto-Novo, officially marking the nation’s transition to a bicameral parliamentary system. This newly established legislative body, a direct result of recent constitutional amendments, now complements the National Assembly, fundamentally reshaping Bénin’s institutional framework. Its implementation represents one of the most extensively debated political initiatives of […]

Bénin charts its course for an anticipated african union presidency

Accueil Bénin Addis-Abeba … Bénin Intégration Addis-Abeba Le Bénin trace les contours d’une présidence africaine attendue Par Matin Libre – 30 juillet 2026 48 0 FacebookXPinterestWhatsAppCopy URL In the discreet corridors of the African Union headquarters, a significant scene unfolded. On July 28 and 29, 2026, Corinne Amori Brunet, Bénin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, engaged […]

Niger and Benin border dispute: a political lever with heavy consequences

The border between Niger and Benin, once a mere transit point, has evolved into a high-stakes political instrument. Nearly three years after the closure, the situation remains unresolved, despite technical discussions that had raised hopes for a gradual reopening. This impasse underscores a deliberate strategy rather than a mere administrative delay. Unresolved prerequisites: a deliberate […]

Côte d’Ivoire : des journalistes burkinabè racontent leur exil après avoir fui le régime d’Ibrahim Traoré

Côte d’Ivoire : des journalistes burkinabè racontent leur exil après avoir fui le régime d’Ibrahim Traoré Actus. Installés en Côte d’Ivoire, plusieurs journalistes et un acteur judiciaire burkinabè racontent avoir quitté leur pays par crainte de représailles. Leurs témoignages illustrent les difficultés rencontrées par certaines voix critiques depuis l’arrivée au pouvoir du capitaine Ibrahim Traoré. […]

Tchad quitte la CPI : une justice « à géométrie variable »

Le gouvernement tchadien a annoncé son retrait du Statut de Rome de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI) en juillet 2026, justifiant cette décision par un bilan jugé insatisfaisant de la juridiction internationale. Selon le ministère des Affaires étrangères, de l’Intégration africaine et des Tchadiens de l’Étranger, le Tchad a décidé de se retirer de la […]

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