Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

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Boko haram threat: security forces bolster worship places in Cameroon

Society Boko Haram threat: security forces bolster worship places in Cameroon In the ongoing fight against terrorism, particularly against Boko Haram threats, Operation Alpha of the Rapid Intervention Battalions (BIR) is prioritizing the security of religious sites. Liliane Ndangue |5 hours ago|2 min read AAA Follow Cameroon news on Google Summarize Listen Comment As part […]

Us tightens sanctions against m23 and Rwanda over Congo mineral trade

PoliticsDemocratic Republic of the Congo US intensifies sanctions on M23 rebels and Rwanda over illegal mineral trafficking June 26, 2026 The United States has imposed financial penalties on a Rwandan gold refinery and its director, alleging their role in a cross-border mineral smuggling network funding the M23 armed group. The US Treasury Department has frozen […]

Morocco selected as AFCONE Commissioner to promote nuclear safety in Africa

Diplomacy Morocco selected as AFCONE Commissioner to promote nuclear safety in Africa As a key organ of the African Union, the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) plays a pivotal role in enforcing the Pelindaba Treaty, ensuring Africa remains free of nuclear weapons. The position of Commissioner demands a blend of strategic foresight, technical expertise, […]

Gabon tightens grip on social media with local legal mandates

Libreville has taken a decisive step to reclaim control over digital spaces dominated by foreign tech giants. The Gabonese Senate is reviewing a groundbreaking bill that would require major social media platforms operating in the country to appoint a local legal representative. This move aims to address long-standing concerns about accountability and enforceability in an […]

Us sanctions Rwanda company over illegal drc gold trade

US sanctions Rwanda-based firm for alleged illegal gold trade from DRC Breaking news Washington has imposed sanctions on a Rwanda-based company and its director, accusing them of facilitating the transport and sale of gold illegally extracted from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). U.S. authorities claim these operations helped fund the M23 armed group, […]

Escalating conflicts fuel human tragedy in rutshuru territory

Unrelenting violence continues to grip Rutshuru Territory in North Kivu, where at least ten individuals were abducted, two killed, and multiple properties looted between Tuesday and Wednesday, June 24, according to local humanitarian organizations. Reports from at least six different localities highlight a disturbing pattern of kidnappings, roadside armed robberies, armed incursions into private homes, […]

Africa CDC welcomes France’s commitment against Ebola travel bans

Africa CDC welcomes France’s commitment against Ebola travel bans Health worker in INRB laboratory Health Friday 26 June 2026 – 09:56 Africa CDC Director General Jean Kaseya has praised France’s pledge to avoid imposing travel restrictions following confirmation of an imported case of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus strain in the country. Kaseya described discussions with […]

Us-China rivalry targets Cameroon’s strategic minerals

Trade and geopolitics US-China rivalry targets Cameroon’s strategic minerals Since his first term, Donald Trump has systematically reshaped US policy to counter China’s growing influence in Africa, now viewed as Washington’s primary strategic competitor. Editorial Staff |June 26, 2026|4 min read AAA Follow Cameroon updates on Google Summarize Listen Comment Washington’s strategic shift toward Cameroon […]

DRC joins civil suit against Tshiwewe, Numbi and others in military high court

DRC joins civil suit against Tshiwewe, Numbi and others in military high court Christian Tshiwewe and Félix Tshisekedi Justice June 26, 2026 The Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially joined a civil lawsuit against high-ranking military officers involved in a case that includes General John Numbi, former Inspector General of the Armed Forces of […]

Gabon ends EU fishing deal amid calls for fairer terms

Gabon’s government has officially moved to terminate its long-standing fishing partnership with the European Union, citing a fundamentally unbalanced agreement that fails to meet the country’s economic and ecological needs. In a statement last month, officials confirmed President Brice Oligui Nguema’s decision to initiate a unilateral withdrawal process, marking a turning point in the nation’s […]

Togo constitutional reform faces ECOWAS court rebuke over term limits

Togo’s constitutional reform to extend Faure Gnassingbé’s rule rejected by ECOWAS Court The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ruled that Togo’s 2024 constitutional reform constitutes an “unconstitutional change of government” under Article 23(5) of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG). While the decision does not overturn the new Constitution, it provides opposition […]

Minembwe’s unending conflict: civilians trapped in a cycle of violence

Despite repeated peace appeals, the relentless fighting in Minembwe, South Kivu, continues to devastate civilian lives through austerity bombardments, forced displacements, and escalating insecurity. The Congolese and Rwandan governments recently reaffirmed their commitment to peace during a London meeting on June 24. Both sides agreed to enforce the June 2025 peace accord, uphold the ceasefire, […]

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