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 Head of State has set a decisive tone to conclude the week. The President of the Republic of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, convened his first working session this Friday with his team of ministerial advisors. This institutional gathering served as a pivotal moment, emphasizing strategic recalibration and a clearly defined roadmap centered on efficiency and […]
Niger formally criminalizes same-sex relations under revised penal code The Nigerien government has enacted sweeping legal reforms that introduce severe penalties for homosexuality and LGBTQIA+ activism, marking a significant departure from the country’s previous legal ambiguity on the issue. Signed into law in February by the military-led administration, the revised penal code imposes unprecedented prison […]
The Sahel region is witnessing a troubling transformation, with instability spreading from Mali across borders into Nigeria. This evolving crisis is reshaping security dynamics and exposing deep-rooted fractures within West African nations. From local insurgencies to regional threats What began as sporadic clashes in Mali has morphed into a sprawling security challenge. Armed factions now […]
The Argentine government has formally requested Morocco’s support for Rafael Grossi’s candidacy to succeed António Guterres as Secretary-General of the United Nations. This appeal was made during the eighth session of the joint commission and the sixth round of political consultations between Argentina and Morocco, held on June 11 in Buenos Aires. Javier Milei’s administration […]
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the world’s most renowned academic institutions, will host an international summit on digital innovation and entrepreneurship in Libreville in the coming months. This landmark decision underscores the strategic vision championed by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and implemented by Minister of Digital Economy Mark-Alexandre Doumba. Gabon is […]
In a sweeping initiative aimed at fiscal prudence, Nigerien authorities have approved the dissolution of multiple entities directly linked to the Office of the President and the Prime Minister’s Cabinet. The primary objective: to drastically curtail state expenditures and eliminate redundant administrative functions. A sweeping structural overhaul The government’s decision marks a bold reorganization within […]
The Kingdom of Morocco and the Argentine Republic have reaffirmed the robustness of their economic partnership and shared political perspectives on key regional and global issues during the eighth session of their joint commission, held Thursday in Buenos Aires. Key discussions were led by Fouad Yazourh, Morocco’s Ambassador and Director General of Political Affairs, alongside […]
The Burkina Faso Mobile Brigade for Economic Control and Fraud Prevention (BMCRF) has launched a decisive crackdown on the unrelenting and unjustified rise in cement prices sweeping the domestic market. This bold initiative aims to safeguard consumer interests and restore stability to the construction sector. The construction industry in Burkina Faso is currently navigating turbulent […]
The capital of Mali, Bamako, is experiencing heightened anxiety following the release of a video by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) on the evening of June 11, 2026. The footage, disseminated by the Sahelian branch of Al-Qaeda, depicts intensified military and logistical preparations, accompanied by explicit threats of imminent operations […]
Sahara U.S. Ambassador in Morocco Honors Sahrawi Elected Officials in Rabat Ceremony “We are grateful to our partners from Laâyoune and Dakhla for attending the event marking the 250th anniversary of American independence,” stated Richard Duke Buchan III during the gathering. Add to selections From left to right: Richard Duke Buchan III, Sidi Hamdi Oild […]
The Gabonese Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, Augustin Emane, has issued a three-month suspension against Dr. Eddy Narcisse Minang, the Attorney General of the Libreville Court of Appeal. The decision, marked by order n° 000007/MJGSCDH and dated June 9, 2026, removes the top magistrate from his duties pending investigations into allegations of […]
The economic heartbeat of Togo is facing imminent disruption as the Port Autonome de Lomé (PAL) braces for potential paralysis. Workers represented by the PAL employees’ union have issued a formal strike notice spanning three consecutive days, scheduled from June 25 to 27, 2026. The action aims to escalate pressure over unresolved social demands that […]
