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.
As the rainy season returns to Togo, the nation once again confronts a familiar crisis: submerged streets, flooded neighborhoods, and homes overwhelmed by rising waters. For countless Togolese, these recurring disasters are no longer anomalies but an entrenched reality that demands urgent attention. Persistent challenges beyond seasonal rains Despite decades under the leadership of the […]
Western Sahara remains Africa’s last unresolved decolonization dispute. Designated by the United Nations as a non-self-governing territory, this region sits at the intersection of international law, regional rivalries, and energy security. The paradox is striking: while military positions remain paralyzed, global diplomacy has reached unprecedented intensity, reshaping alliances and strategic calculations worldwide. Military stalemate masks […]
Bénin showcases judicial expertise in global drug control at OMD panel The Republic of Bénin took center stage at a pivotal global gathering on Friday, June 26, 2026, when Special Prosecutor Mario Mètonou delivered a keynote address at the World Customs Organization (WCO) annual council session in Brussels. His presence underscored the country’s growing influence […]
A recent move by the Gabonese government to recapitalize Eramet, a major French mining corporation, has sparked political controversy in Paris. In a formal written question submitted to the French Parliament, Deputy Arnaud Le Gall (LFI-NFP) challenged the official narrative surrounding the transaction. The deputy argues that what officials present as a strategic economic move—strengthening […]
Following an official visit to Antananarivo, where he represented the Gabonese Head of State during Madagascar’s 66th Independence Day celebrations, Vice-President of the Gabonese Government Hermann Immongault held a productive meeting with Gabonese nationals residing in the island nation. The gathering provided a platform for direct dialogue with the diaspora, addressing their daily challenges and […]
In a landscape dominated by bold declarations of economic independence and breaking free from foreign dependencies, the announcement of a €3 million Italian grant to ‘revitalize the tomato sector’ reveals a stark contradiction. For a nation that champions sovereignism and self-reliance, relying on European funding for something as fundamental as vegetable farming raises a critical […]
PolitiqueAfrique Journal 17h TU (29.06.26) PolitiqueAfrique La rédaction francophone de la DW 29/06/202629 juin 2026 Adoption de la loi de révision constitutionnelle au Sénégal. Retour de déplacés maliens dans le cercle de Bankass après un accord avec le Jnim. Adama Dieng analyse la violence xénophobe en Afrique du Sud. Focus RDC : débat entre Christian […]
The National Assembly in Senegal has approved a constitutional revision bill, with 129 lawmakers from the ruling Pastef party voting in favor. Government amendments were overwhelmingly rejected, while opposition deputies staged a walkout in protest over procedural irregularities. The minister of Justice, Moussa Sarr, represented the executive branch during the session, defending four proposed changes. […]
The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) is advancing its institutional framework, with the parliaments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger taking significant steps toward establishing a confederal assembly. During a high-level meeting in Ouagadougou, the presidents of the three national legislatures were received by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Chair of the AES, to receive strategic guidance […]
Niamey, Niger – The arrest of a prominent newspaper editor has sent shockwaves through the local media landscape, with authorities offering no explanation for the detention. Soumana Idrissa Maïga, editor-in-chief of the private daily L’Enquêteur, was taken into custody by security forces in the capital city. The lack of official charges has left journalists and […]
The Senegalese National Assembly has approved a sweeping constitutional reform bill this Monday, June 29, 2026, with 129 ruling-party Pastef deputies casting votes in a session boycotted by opposition lawmakers. Following the vote, Assembly President Ousmane Sonko raised concerns about key discrepancies between the final text and earlier commitments made by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye […]
In a significant development for central Mali, hundreds of displaced Dogon families have begun returning to their homes in the Bankass district. This return follows carefully negotiated local agreements between village leaders and armed groups operating in the region. The agreements, struck with the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam […]
