Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
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PolitiqueTchad chadian opposition leader succès masra marks one year in prison Blaise Dariustone 15/05/202615 mai 2026 This Saturday, May 16, marks a full year since the incarceration of Succès Masra. A poignant question emerges: what remains of Les Transformateurs, the political party he founded? https://p.dw.com/p/5DmeO Succès Masra, the former Prime Minister and head of Les […]
The month of May in Senegal has long been synonymous with social upheaval, and this year is proving no exception. From the capital’s streets to university campuses and government agencies, tensions are escalating across multiple sectors, raising questions about systemic challenges in governance and labor relations. why may remains a month of protest in Senegal […]
As the annual Tabaski festival approaches, Côte d’Ivoire is confronting a significant challenge: a looming shortage of sheep. This concern has escalated following a pivotal decision by neighboring Burkina Faso to indefinitely suspend its livestock exports, a move that directly impacts the Ivorian market just weeks before the crucial religious celebration. Côte d’Ivoire’s tabaski sheep […]
Publié le 15 mai 2026 Lecture : 4 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app « Si les mercenaires russes partent, nous retournerons chez nous »: en Mauritanie, où il a fui le conflit déchirant son Mali natal, Mosso* évoque l’espoir d’un retour chez lui après les attaques d’ampleur subies fin avril par l’armée malienne et ses […]
Tchad defends military operations in lake Chad amid civilian casualties allegations Breaking news The Chadian government has strongly refuted on Thursday allegations from the United Nations regarding civilian casualties during military operations against Boko Haram in the Lake Chad basin. While N’Djamena firmly denies the claims, authorities have expressed readiness to conduct thorough investigations if […]
Chad halts chinese oil firm operations over environmental violations The government of Chad has suspended operations of China National Petroleum Corporation International (CNPCI), a subsidiary of a major Chinese state-owned energy firm, citing violations of national environmental regulations. The decision was announced in mid-August, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to foreign oil […]
Algeria and Chad formalized an agreement in N’Djamena on Thursday, designed to streamline the implementation of various cooperative initiatives in public works and vital infrastructure development. This latest accord underscores a commitment to fortify the partnership between Algeria and Chad, aiming to swiftly advance the resolutions established in agreements reached last April. The Algerian Ministry […]
Algeria-Chad cooperation In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations, Algeria and Chad officially signed an accord in N’Djamena. This pivotal agreement aims to streamline and expedite a range of collaborative initiatives focused on public works and critical infrastructure development, including the ambitious trans-Saharan road. The signing underscores a reinforced partnership between the two nations, […]
As the Muslim community prepares to observe Ramadan, a period marked not only by spiritual devotion but also heightened consumption, Burkina Faso’s stringent livestock export ban has plunged the industry into an unprecedented dilemma. The decision, enforced by the Mobile Brigade for Economic Control and Fraud Repression (BMCRF), may have resulted in the interception of […]
May 14, 2026 Reading time: 2 minutes At least four airstrikes rocked Kidal overnight, leaving behind significant material damage, according to an anonymous local witness who spoke on Thursday. One strike demolished a home near a former market in the city, while another gouged a deep crater in the expansive courtyard of the regional governor’s […]
Under the golden arches of the Republic Palace, an atmosphere of solemnity and rare emotion marked the final gathering of President Patrice Talon’s current cabinet. In what may well be the concluding session of this administration’s mandate, the Head of State delivered a message of profound gratitude, sincere apologies, and forward-looking vision to his closest […]
West Africa currently navigates a period of significant democratic upheaval, marked by a succession of coups d’état. Behind the scenes, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) grapples with a profound division, with the limitation of presidential terms at the heart of the dispute. Béninese President Patrice Talon has emerged as a vocal proponent […]
