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 landmark initiative to protect Africa’s intellectual legacy, Mali has launched a comprehensive training program aimed at preserving its ancient manuscript heritage. Organized by the UNESCO Mali Office in collaboration with the SAVAMA-DCI NGO, the program targets over 70 participants, including manuscript custodians, students, and researchers. Safeguarding a treasure trove of knowledge Mali’s ancient […]
The decision to sever diplomatic ties between Burkina Faso and France has begun to manifest tangible repercussions, not only in the bilateral relations of the two nations but, more critically, in the day-to-day existence of ordinary Burkinabè. In recent days, nearly 200 visa applicants, whose files were already under review, were summoned to the CAPAGO […]
Cameroon Water Utilities and UNHCR partner to secure long-term water supply in Minawao camp A landmark agreement signed in Yaoundé will transform access to clean water for refugees and host communities in Cameroon’s Far North region. Summarize Listen Comment Transforming lives through sustainable water solutions In a significant move to address water scarcity challenges, Cameroon […]
A major European Union funding initiative for Dakar‘s public transport system has ignited a heated discussion in Brussels. The 300 million euro tender, aimed at acquiring buses and related infrastructure for Senegal‘s capital, appears to favor a state-linked Chinese company known for previous violations of EU foreign subsidy regulations. We should not oppose this project […]
Gabon and Togo are taking concrete steps to deepen collaboration between their constitutional courts, marking a new chapter in judicial cooperation. The presidents of these two high courts, Dieudonné Aba’a Owono and Professor Djobo-Babakane Coulibaley, laid the groundwork for this partnership during a meeting at the Constitutional Palace in Libreville, following the Togolese delegation’s working […]
Home Bénin Bénin marks world refugee day 2026 with renewed commitment to protection Bénin Society Bénin marks world refugee day 2026 with renewed commitment to protection Natitingou’s youth center played host on Saturday, June 20, 2026, to the official ceremonies marking World Refugee Day 2026. The opening ceremony, attended by dignitaries including Djibril Mama Cissé, […]
In a significant move toward deepening international cooperation, high-level discussions between the European Union and Benin have culminated in a strengthened partnership focused on economic growth, security, and environmental sustainability. The meeting, held in Brussels on June 24, 2026, brought together European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni to reaffirm […]
Ebola outbreak intensifies as fourth province in DRC reports cases The deadly Ebola virus has now reached a fourth province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with authorities confirming cases in Haut-Uélé. This latest development follows the declaration of an epidemic in May, which has already claimed 360 lives out of 1,274 reported infections. […]
UN highlights ‘exceptionally severe’ violence in eastern DRC amid ongoing conflict An independent UN investigative commission has raised urgent concerns during a Geneva briefing on June 29 about the deteriorating security situation in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The commission documented harrowing accounts of sexual violence, unlawful executions, and […]
Libreville hosts a pivotal UN evaluation from June 29 to assess Gabon’s progress in combating corruption. Over three days, international experts, national authorities, and local institutions examine measures to prevent corruption and recover illicit assets. Speaking at the opening session, Vice-President of the Government Hermann Immongault emphasized the critical role of governance in shaping development, […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo is advancing plans to establish a specialized security force to oversee its mining operations. In collaboration with a private contractor, authorities aim to train 20,000 personnel tasked with safeguarding major mining sites, regulating artisanal extraction, and enhancing mineral export traceability. While the identity of the private partner remains undisclosed, preparations […]
The debate over constitutional reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has intensified, drawing international attention to the need for inclusive dialogue and adherence to human rights commitments. A critical discussion unfolded in Geneva this week during the United Nations Human Rights Council’s 62nd session, where senior UN officials emphasized the importance of […]
