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.
The Caritas network across the Sahel is joining forces to address the deepening humanitarian and sociopolitical crises unfolding in Mali. A high-level coordination meeting kicked off on February 19 in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, bringing together representatives from Caritas Burkina Faso, Caritas Mali, Caritas Niger, and Caritas Senegal. These organizations, which have collaborated […]
In Rabat, Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad, welcomed Crispin Mbadu Phanzu, Deputy Minister at the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Ministry of State for Foreign Affairs, Francophonie, and Congolese Abroad. The meeting took place on Wednesday, with Mr. Mbadu Phanzu delivering a personal message from President […]
For many residents of Ouagadougou, sharing a beer with friends after a workday has become a significant challenge. Over recent months, shelves empty rapidly, stocks dwindle, and prices keep rising. This situation fuels consumer discontent and weakens an entire chain of economic activities. Struggling local bars In a popular drinking spot in the Burkinabe capital, […]
While official reports from the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) highlight an average inflation rate of 0.0% across the region, this figure feels like a distant fantasy for households in the Sahel. In Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, the much-touted economic calm in the air-conditioned offices of Dakar has failed to cross the […]
Observers note a clear signal: both nations are determined to forge a lasting strategic partnership. The goal mirrors the historic 1963 Elysée Treaty between France and Germany, though adapted to reflect current realities. The newly formed joint commission won’t negotiate the treaty itself—that remains the task of national governments—but will instead craft the foundational framework. […]
In a swift diplomatic move, Mauritania dispatched two ministerial envoys to Yaoundé within a week, each bearing sealed messages for Cameroon’s leadership. The latest visit, on June 24, saw Mauritania’s Environment Minister, Bessouda Mohamed Laghdaf, deliver a confidential letter from President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani to Cameroon’s Paul Biya. The stated goal? Securing Cameroon’s […]
The Head of State, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, formally welcomed five newly accredited ambassadors this Wednesday, marking a strategic step in Gabon’s diplomatic outreach. This official ceremony underscores Libreville’s commitment to positioning itself as a key player on the world stage, aligning with the President’s vision of transforming Gabon into a hub for economic growth, […]
On April 20, 2026, Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye traveled to Ouagadougou for an official visit described as one of “friendship and cooperation.” At the time, he held the rotating presidency of the African Union (AU), tasked with bridging divides between the continental body and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). This alliance, comprising Burkina Faso, […]
The national assembly has adopted the amendments pushed by the majority led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, rejecting those from the government after an intense debate on constitutional reform. This conflict highlights the growing strains between the executive and parliament in a delicate political environment. The constitutional reform under discussion at the national assembly has […]
Five New Ambassadors Strengthen Gabon’s Diplomatic Ties Head of State Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema welcomed five newly accredited ambassadors at the Palais du Bord de Mer yesterday. The ceremony marked the official commencement of their diplomatic missions in Gabon, underscoring the nation’s vibrant diplomatic landscape and the renewed trust from its international partners. Among the […]
This was the key outcome of the evaluation workshop held on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 in Kribi, bringing together members of the board of directors, the general assembly, BVMAC officials and the brokerage firms assisting Aéroports Du Cameroun (ADC S.A.) in its listing process. The workshop, focused on review and adoption, also included directors and […]
On June 25, a report documented how a militia backed by the Congolese armed forces (FARDC) has committed murders, torture, looting, and the abduction of women subjected to sexual slavery in the Rutshuru territory of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Collectif des Mouvements pour le Changement-Forces de Défense du Peuple (CMC-FDP) is part […]
