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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Senegal’s 2026 world cup fan travel decision

Senegal will not be providing financial assistance for its supporters to travel to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This significant announcement comes from the Minister of Sports, Khady Diène Gaye, putting an end to widespread speculation about an official delegation. Consequently, devoted fans of the Lions will need to arrange their own travel and accommodation […]

Faure Gnassingbé advocates for tangible progress in africa’s economic integration

President of the Council, Faure Gnassingbé, on Monday urged African nations and economic stakeholders across the continent to transition from ambitious plans to concrete achievements in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This significant message was delivered in Lomé during the opening of the third edition of the Biashara Afrika economic forum, an […]

De zerbi urges tottenham to maintain premier league fight ahead of chelsea clash

18 mai 2026 20:14+02:00 de zerbi urges tottenham to maintain premier league fight ahead of chelsea clash Tottenham Premier League R. De Zerbi Chelsea Chelsea vs Tottenham Manager Roberto De Zerbi has issued a stark caution to his Tottenham squad, emphasizing that their Premier League survival is far from guaranteed. Despite holding a seemingly comfortable […]

Togo airport visa snag exposes ZLECAf integration hurdles

Welcome to Lomé, where the third edition of the Pan-African Business Forum (Biashara Afrika) kicked off on a dramatic note. What began as a celebration of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) quickly transformed into a stark lesson on the continent’s lingering border bureaucracy. The incident unfolded as delegates gathered for a high-profile event […]

Chief court registrar abducted by russian mercenaries in central african republic

The chief registrar of the Zemio court in the Central African Republic has vanished without a trace since being abducted by Russian mercenaries operating in the region. Family members and local officials confirm his disappearance, sparking urgent questions about his whereabouts and well-being. Witnesses in Zemio reported seeing armed individuals matching the description of Russian […]

Burkina Faso’s leadership focus: books over security

As Burkina Faso continues its descent into an unprecedented humanitarian and security crisis, the recent priorities of the transitional government have drawn significant scrutiny. A substantial and concerning divergence has emerged between official communication initiatives and the grim realities on the ground. This situation presents a stark, almost unconscionable, dichotomy. On one side, daily reports […]

French mayor condemns Senegal’s anti-lgbtq+ laws amid global backlash

A bold statement from Paris Centre Mayor Ariel Weil has reignited fierce debates over LGBTQ+ rights in Senegal, drawing global attention to the country’s increasingly restrictive legal landscape. His impassioned op-ed, published amid the International Day Against Homophobia, sharply condemns the Senegalese government’s recent legislative moves and the growing climate of fear for sexual minorities […]

Chadian opposition leader Succès Masra’s sister appeals for medical care and justice

In Chad, opposition figure Succès Masra has now spent a year incarcerated. Following his arrest, the former Prime Minister received a twenty-year prison sentence. This conviction stemmed from a message he disseminated in 2023, which, according to the court, allegedly incited severe inter-community violence in southern Chad two years later. As the head of his […]

Tchad explores digital education models in Cameroon with UNESCO support

education A delegation from Chad studies ICT integration in education at UNESCO Yaoundé The regional Bureau of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for Central Africa is reinforcing its commitment to supporting member states in modernizing their educational systems through strategic partnerships. UNESCO/Abel Winamou From April 20 to 24, 2026, a high-level […]

Mali unrest escalates as Bamako faces mounting pressure

The security landscape in Mali has taken a dramatic turn for the worse, with escalating violence targeting critical infrastructure and the capital city itself coming under increasing strain. On May 16, 2026, a series of coordinated attacks saw multiple passenger buses set ablaze in the outskirts of Bamako, an act claimed by suspected jihadist militants. […]

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