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.
In a move that has sent shockwaves through defenders of fundamental freedoms, over forty Burkinabè journalists recently completed several days of military-led training near Ouagadougou. Marketed as a civic education program, this initiative conceals a far more troubling agenda: an attempt to re-educate and subjugate independent journalism under the guise of patriotism. The implications for […]
In Gabon, the recent release of a journalist, detained for almost four months due to publications deemed critical of the authorities, has reignited critical discussions surrounding press protection during the transitional period. This situation, brought to public attention by local media, underscores the fragile legal framework governing the profession since the August 2023 change in […]
Sénégal-Mali transporters seek smoother border crossings between Dakar and Bamako The bustling trade corridor linking Dakar and Bamako is facing mounting congestion challenges. At the heart of the issue lies Moussala, where a 15-kilometre queue of trucks stretches toward the Mali border, leaving drivers stranded and businesses struggling to meet delivery deadlines. Expanding trade strains […]
Foot, Turquie Fenerbahçe suffers turkish league defeat ahead of olympique lyonnais champions league clash Fenerbahçe affronte l’OL ce mardi (coup d’envoi à 21 heures). (AFP) Just three days before their crucial UEFA Champions League playoff first leg against Olympique Lyonnais, Fenerbahçe suffered an unexpected 1-2 defeat on the road against Gençlerbirligi in their opening Turkish […]
Russian mercenaries establish unauthorized roadblock in Ndele, detain driver from Bangui In a brazen move that mirrors official security operations, Russian mercenary forces have set up an unauthorized road checkpoint in Ndele, Central African Republic. Eyewitness accounts confirm the group intercepted a civilian truck traveling from the capital, Bangui, and detained its occupant under questionable […]
Forty-four Burkinabè journalists recently completed a six-day military training program described as a ‘patriotic immersion,’ organized by the Ministry of Security at the Pabré Police Academy, roughly 20 kilometers from Ouagadougou. This unprecedented mandate, enforced by the military-led government under Captain Ibrahim Traoré, applies to both public and private media outlets and aligns with the […]
Economy Gabon and African Development Bank forge new partnership for priority projects 37 No comment Libreville, August 15, 2026 — The partnership between Gabon and the African Development Bank (BAD) is set to enter a new phase. During a meeting held on August 14 in Libreville, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema welcomed Sidi Ould Tah, […]
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, arrived in Libreville on Friday for a landmark working and friendship visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties between Gabon and the DRC. Warm crowds greeted the Congolese leader upon his descent from the aircraft, creating a vibrant atmosphere as he made his way […]
African Politics Tshisekedi’s Libreville visit strengthens Gabon-DRC ties By Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2026 108 No comment Libreville, Saturday, August 15, 2026 — The arrival of Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo in Libreville marks the beginning of a pivotal diplomatic engagement that extends far beyond ceremonial protocols. On August 15, 2026, the President of the Democratic Republic of […]
Damien Glez Political cartoonist and editorialist The legal saga surrounding post-election detainees in Cameroon has dragged on for months, with proceedings mired in procedural delays and mounting public scrutiny. The slow grind of justice Courtrooms in Yaoundé have become stages for a marathon of adjournments, where the fate of dozens remains suspended. Defense teams argue […]
The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, hosted Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), in Libreville last Friday. The high-level meeting focused on strengthening ties between Gabon and the AfDB to accelerate development projects across critical sectors. The AfDB delegation, led by Ould Tah and including Nouredine Kane Dia, the […]
Gabon’s Political Shift Takes Shape Under New Constitution The dawn of a new political era in Gabon is unfolding, marked by decisive actions and bold reforms. The country stands at a pivotal crossroads, where the aspirations of its people are finally aligning with tangible progress. Under the guiding light of a revitalized governance model, Gabon […]
