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 the summer of 2024, upon the expiration of his contract with Juventus, Adrien Rabiot took some time to secure a new club. To the astonishment of many, the French international, a product of the PSG academy, ultimately agreed to join Olympique de Marseille. It has since come to light that Rabiot had several other […]
In a move that has intensified discussions both at home and abroad, Burkina Faso is set to integrate the Russian language into its national curriculum starting next academic year. The decision, announced by education officials, is framed as an effort to expand international partnerships, enhance academic opportunities for students, and foster cultural exchanges with the […]
Northern Mali witnessed a fresh military escalation this Saturday, July 4, 2026, centered around Anefis, a strategically vital locality situated along the critical route connecting Gao and Kidal. The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), a coalition of Tuareg separatist factions, asserted its command over both the military camp and the town following an offensive launched against […]
When the World Bank approved a $200 million loan for Togo, the announcement sparked grand visions of economic transformation. The flagship project—a rail and road link between the Port of Lomé and the Adétikopé Industrial Platform (PIA)—is touted as a game-changer, promising to ease congestion in the capital and position Togo as a regional logistics […]
International Economy Swiss accounts cast shadow over Gabon’s political finance scrutiny Libreville, July 3, 2026 — While condemnations echo in Gabon’s capital, an international financial investigation has quietly escalated into a new battleground in the Sylvia Bongo case. Geneva, London, and Libreville are now at the center of scrutiny as Swiss authorities probe millions in […]
Burkina Faso makes a bold strategic pivot with Russian language in classrooms The government of Burkina Faso has taken a decisive step in reshaping its international alliances by approving a decree that mandates the inclusion of Russian language studies in the national school curriculum starting next academic year. While authorities frame this initiative as a […]
In Burkina Faso, the political landscape continues to raise questions, particularly regarding the inner workings of the most critical decision-making circles. Over the past weeks, the prolonged absence of Commander Oumarou Yabré, head of intelligence services, has sparked widespread commentary both in political circles and on social media. Despite no official explanation being provided, this […]
Eastern DRC: UN mission stands ready to support ceasefire monitoring James Swan, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of MONUSCO The United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has reaffirmed its readiness to support ceasefire monitoring efforts in eastern DRC. This announcement follows a high-level meeting between James […]
The preliminary results of Algeria’s legislative elections held on July 2, 2026, reveal a historically low voter turnout of just 20.79%. This figure marks a significant decline compared to previous electoral events, raising questions about public engagement and political participation in the North African nation. what drove algerians away from the polls? The dismal turnout […]
The International Criminal Court has officially confirmed that Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have submitted their formal withdrawal notifications from the court. This move follows a year-long process initiated by the three Sahel nations after their joint announcement in September 2025, when they described the ICC as a “tool of neocolonial repression.” The ICC, as […]
International US-Chad relations strengthened during high-level diplomatic talks Deputy Secretary Frank Garcia and Chad’s Ambassador Mahamat Tahir Orozi discussed security, trade, and investment during a meeting marking 66 years of bilateral ties. — 1 min read During a recent meeting at the US Department of State in Washington, D.C., Frank Garcia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for […]
In a dramatic turn of events near Am-Dafock, some 60 kilometers from Birao, the presence of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group has crumbled under the relentless pressure of advancing Centrafrican rebel forces. The situation has escalated rapidly, leaving the mercenary contingent in disarray as local fighters consolidate control over key positions. Rebel offensive gains […]
