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 Dakar Tribunal of First Instance has postponed the judgment in the case of falsifying the signature of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, which involves Khardiata Tandian. Initially scheduled for July 9, 2026, the hearing was rescheduled due to Cherif Zeyni Abidin Sy’s absence, who is presumed to be her accomplice according to Les Échos. […]
The Correctional Court in Dakar has postponed its verdict in the case involving the alleged forgery of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s signature, involving Khardiata Tandian. Initially scheduled for July 9, 2026, the decision has been deferred until July 23, 2026. The delay stems from the absence of Cherif Zeyni Abidin Sy, who is accused […]
The Dakar Criminal Court has postponed its verdict in the case involving the alleged falsification of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s signature, where Khardiata Tandian stands accused. Initially scheduled for July 9, 2026, the ruling has now been deferred until July 23, 2026, due to the absence of Cherif Zeyni Abidin Sy, identified as the […]
The constitutional courts of Dakar and Lomé have recently highlighted two starkly contrasting approaches to the rule of law in West Africa. While one institution has reaffirmed the supremacy of the Constitution, the other has been criticized for aligning with political decisions. These divergent paths underscore fundamental questions about the role of judicial institutions in […]
Le ballet diplomatique se poursuit à Lomé, confirmant le rôle central du Togo dans la résolution des crises sur le continent. En mission officielle dans la capitale togolaise, le ministre des Affaires étrangères, de la Francophonie et des Congolais de l’étranger de la République du Congo, Constant-Serge Bounda, a été reçu en audience ce jeudi […]
La crise diplomatique et militaire qui a frappé le Sahel prend fin Une décision historique pour le trafic régional L’Algérie a annoncé ce vendredi 10 juillet 2026 la réouverture totale de son espace aérien aux compagnies aériennes maliennes, mettant fin à plus d’un an de tensions extrêmes entre Alger et Bamako. Cette mesure concerne l’ensemble […]
This marks the long-anticipated resolution to a significant diplomatic and military crisis unfolding across the Sahel region. On Friday, July 10, 2026, Algeria officially announced the complete reopening of its national airspace to Malian air carriers. This landmark decision brings an end to more than a year of heightened tensions between the governments in Algiers […]
Togo has been secretly deploying a counter-terrorism unit in the Sahel region, with alliances with Turkey and Russia being reported. Generated on
Lomé is quietly reshaping its security partnerships in the Sahel, forging discreet alliances that could redefine regional stability. The Togolese government has opened channels with Moscow’s Africa Corps while deepening defense cooperation with Ankara, signaling a strategic pivot that raises eyebrows across West Africa. Since early 2025, confidential discussions between Togolese officials and Russian military […]
In a strategic pivot that has raised eyebrows across West Africa, Togo has quietly opened its doors to military cooperation with Russia’s Africa Corps and deepened defense partnerships with Turkey. While Lomé has long relied on discreet security arrangements to counter jihadist movements in the Sahel, recent developments suggest a bold shift in alliances that […]
In a strategic shift with far-reaching implications for regional stability, Togo has quietly opened its doors to military collaboration with both Russia and the Africa Corps. This evolving partnership reflects Lomé’s intensified efforts to bolster its defenses against escalating jihadist threats across the Sahel. Since 2025, high-level negotiations have paved the way for Russian military […]
A sweeping government decision has left Burkina Faso’s poultry sector reeling, as officials moved to cap the retail price of eggs at 100 F CFA per unit. The policy, jointly announced by the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Animal Resources, sets a wholesale price of 2,600 F CFA per tray for distributors and […]
