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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Burkina Faso opposition figure Guy Hervé Kam remains detained without trial after hospitalisation

The situation surrounding Guy Hervé Kam continues to generate considerable concern in Burkina Faso. The lawyer, co-founder of the Balai Citoyen citizen movement and president of the Sens political party, was hospitalised in early June after experiencing health issues, while he has been held in detention since January 2024 without having yet been brought to […]

Les « Maisons russes », un puissant levier d’influence de Moscou en Afrique

De Bamako à Bangui, en passant par Niamey, les « Maisons russes » se sont imposées comme l’un des principaux instruments de la stratégie d’influence russe sur le continent africain. Officiellement dédiés à la coopération culturelle et éducative, ces centres sont aujourd’hui présents dans plus de vingt pays et constituent un pilier essentiel du soft […]

Le Niger engage officiellement son retrait de la Cour pénale internationale

Le Niger a officiellement engagé son processus de retrait de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI), une décision qui s’inscrit dans la dynamique de rupture engagée par les autorités militaires depuis leur arrivée au pouvoir en juillet 2023. À travers ce choix, Niamey affirme vouloir défendre sa souveraineté et remettre en cause le fonctionnement d’une institution […]

Togo constitutional reform overturned by ECOWAS court

The Togolese authorities have suffered a significant setback on the regional stage. The ECOWAS Court of Justice, responding to a petition from civil society organizations and democratic groups, ruled that the constitutional amendment enacted in March 2024 violated democratic principles and constitutional order. This judicial decision represents a major blow to the Lomé government, which […]

Diplomatic tensions in DRC: behind the scenes of Tshisekedi-Lourenço standoff

AFC/M23 João Lourenço Joseph Kabila Félix Tshisekedi conflicting agendas fuel diplomatic friction Behind closed doors in Luanda, a high-stakes game of influence is unfolding between two African leaders whose visions for regional stability could not be more divergent. The face-to-face meeting between President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and his […]

Niger’s security crisis deepens three years after russian alliance

Niger’s military pivot to Russia fails to curb jihadist violence Three years after the July 2023 coup d’état, Niger’s military junta has yet to reverse the steady advance of jihadist factions operating within its borders. Despite justifying the abrupt shift toward Moscow through the promise of restored security, the nation continues to face relentless assaults, […]

Mauritania seeks Gabon’s backing for OIF leadership bid

The Gabonese Republic and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania continue to strengthen their longstanding partnership, built on mutual respect and shared values. This commitment was further highlighted during an official meeting in Libreville, where President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema received Messouda Bahama Mohamed Laghdaf, a special envoy dispatched by Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El […]

Burkina Faso faces EU criticism with defiance over human rights concerns

The transitional authorities in Burkina Faso, which came to power following the coup d’état in September 2022, have reportedly opted for confrontation rather than transparency after facing criticism from a resolution passed by the European Parliament regarding human rights and public freedoms in the country. Rather than engaging constructively with the concerns raised, the government […]

Sadc urges respect for doha and Washington accords amid rising drc insecurity

SADC demands strict adherence to Doha and Washington accords amid rising insecurity in eastern DRC M23 rebels operating near Kibumba in North Kivu Security Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – 07:56 Regional body calls for renewed commitment to peace processes as conflict intensifies The Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened an emergency virtual summit of its […]

SADC urges strict adherence to Doha and Washington accords amid rising insecurity in eastern DRC

SADC urges strict adherence to Doha and Washington accords amid rising insecurity in eastern DRC M23 rebels in Kibumba Security Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – 07:56 Regional bloc calls for renewed commitment to peace efforts in embattled provinces The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has convened an extraordinary virtual summit of its Organ on Politics, […]

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