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 recent interview with Bip Radio, Théodore Holo, former President of the Constitutional Court, highlighted the historic generational shift in leadership following Romuald Wadagni’s election as President of the Republic. a balanced vision for Benin’s future As a distinguished public law professor, Holo commended the new Head of State for prioritizing both infrastructure development […]
Jean-Jacques Ndala appointed for CAF Champions League final after CAN 2025 The spotlight returns to referee Jean-Jacques Ndala, fresh from officiating the CAN 2025 final, as he is now tasked with another prestigious assignment. This time, the CAF has entrusted him with overseeing the first leg of the CAF Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns […]
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, observed this past Sunday, May 3rd, a deeply concerning reality emerges: in the West African region, the act of reporting news has transformed into an endeavor fraught with peril, often requiring extraordinary courage. Following the ascension of military administrations, nations such as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso […]
A palpable sense of alarm now permeates Northern Mali. Within a mere few days, the nation’s security paradigm has undergone a dramatic shift. Following the symbolic fall of Kidal, armed factions have pressed forward with rapid advancements, while the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has initiated an unprecedented political maneuver, advocating for the […]
As May 2026 unfolds, the delicate equilibrium of purchasing power across West Africa faces renewed pressure. Amidst persistent inflationary trends compelling households to safeguard their savings, a stark divergence in fuel pricing has emerged at service stations, notably between Côte d’Ivoire and Bénin. Côte d’Ivoire: The Paradox of a Producing Nation Following a quarter of […]
Mali The governments of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, united as the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), confirmed late Thursday that their joint anti-jihadist forces executed “intense air campaigns” within Malian borders. This decisive action followed recent assaults by Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups affiliated with al-Qaeda. Over the preceding weekend, Mali experienced its most […]
The April 25 coordinated assault across Mali marked more than just another chapter in the nation’s decade-long conflict. It signaled a critical turning point. Islamist militants and Tuareg separatists launched simultaneous strikes on military outposts and vital towns, seizing the strategically vital northern city of Kidal from Russian-backed government troops. Their operational reach now extends […]
rising militant threats expose Mali’s junta security failures in the Sahel Before dawn on April 25, explosions and sustained gunfire shattered the quiet around Kati, a key military base 15 kilometers northwest of Bamako, Mali’s capital. Within hours, coordinated assaults launched by the jihadist coalition JNIM and the Tuareg separatist FLA spread across the country. […]
Mali currently confronts a dire security landscape, marked by recent assaults that have reportedly claimed hundreds of lives among both civilians and military personnel, as confirmed by security intelligence. Western analysts highlight northern Mali’s pivotal role as a strategic flashpoint, capable of influencing governmental shifts across the broader Sahel region, including Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, […]
The football world awaits the verdict from the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding the contentious Sénégal-Maroc final. However, one aspect remains undeniable: the entire saga could have been managed more effectively to prevent such extreme outcomes, particularly the alteration of a match result via a technicality months after the final whistle. To preempt similar […]
Activist Kemi Seba remains incarcerated in South Africa after a Pretoria court ruled on April 29 to deny his bail application, dismissing arguments presented by his defense team. The decision underscores the gravity of the international arrest warrants issued by Benin and the perceived flight risk associated with his case. The hearing, which concluded without […]
The Sahel region has become a focal point for international security partnerships, with Mali at the centre of mounting scrutiny over foreign military involvement. Russia’s expanding presence in the area, particularly through security alliances with West African governments, has raised both expectations and concerns about its evolving role in regional stability. Russia’s strategic shift in […]
