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.
Pretoria is currently at the center of a high-stakes legal battle involving Kemi Seba, a prominent activist whose real name is Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi. The leader of the Urgences Panafricanistes NGO was detained on April 13, 2026, in a Pretoria shopping center during a targeted operation by South African police (SAPS). This arrest […]
Following the formal certification of the results from the presidential election held on April 12, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron sent an official letter of congratulations to Benin’s newly elected leader, Romuald Wadagni. Beyond mere diplomatic protocol, this high-level correspondence underscores Paris’s commitment to fostering a renewed partnership with Cotonou. The French head of state […]
Government report confirms 518 deaths, but critics demand transparency Six months after the contentious October 29, 2025 presidential election, Tanzania’s state-appointed commission broke its silence in Dar es Salaam on April 23. The long-awaited report, which tallies 518 fatalities, has ignited a storm of criticism from opposition groups and human rights organizations, who accuse authorities […]
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—formed by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to confront external threats—now faces an unprecedented internal crisis. While public statements emphasize unity, a leaked intelligence report from Burkina Faso reveals a disturbing pattern: Mali’s leadership may no longer be fully in control of its own decisions, with Russian influence deeply embedded […]
Niger’s health sovereignty drive: minister Garba Hakimi’s strategic vision During his insightful interview on RTN’s Le Grand Entretien, the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Doctor Colonel-Major Garba Hakimi, delivered more than a conventional progress report. Speaking with conviction, he showcased a leader confident in his strategic direction. His discourse primarily unveiled a significant strategic […]
When discussing Patrice Talon’s legacy, one achievement towers above the rest: roads. Over the past decade, this visionary leader has reshaped Benin’s landscape from coast to countryside. Dust-choked paths have been transformed into smooth asphalt arteries, while pothole-ridden thoroughfares now serve as modern highways. From the bustling streets of Cotonou to the most remote villages, […]
Following the arrest of Kemi Seba—legally known as Robert Gilles Stellio Capo Chichi—in Pretoria, the Beninese government has finally broken its silence. During a cabinet briefing, spokesperson Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji conveyed a tone of calm resolve, remarking with measured conviction: “The heavens themselves have settled our disputes.” Charges against Kemi Seba: what the Beninese government […]
Benin’s industrial landscape is set for a major transformation following the recent approval of four new industrial projects under the national investment code. These ventures, spanning water production, chemical manufacturing, and agro-industry, align with the government’s vision to position the country as a leading industrial hub in West Africa. By leveraging preferential measures—including tax exemptions, […]
In the heart of Mali, a single photograph has become a symbol of the country’s fractured sovereignty. The image, which spread rapidly across Malian social media, depicts opposition leader Oumar Mariko—currently living in exile—standing alongside fighters from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin, JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate […]
Mali and Niger have reignited sharp criticism of Algeria, accusing it of exporting terrorism into the Sahel by providing sanctuary, logistical backing, and indirect support to armed factions operating across their borders. At a regional security gathering in Sénégal this week, officials from Bamako and Niamey stopped short of directly naming Algiers, yet their remarks […]
From promises of self-sufficiency to reliance on foreign aid Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s transitional government in Burkina Faso continues to emphasize national independence, yet the nation remains heavily dependent on external rice donations from Pakistan, China, and Canada to address a worsening food crisis that military strategies have failed to resolve. At the recent handover ceremony […]
From Pan-African Icon to Isolated Figure Once a prominent voice in African identity politics, Kemi Seba now faces extradition from South Africa to Benin, navigating a landscape devoid of the allies who once championed his cause. While his supporters decry political persecution, a striking silence has emerged from former collaborators such as Nathalie Yamb and […]
