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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Challenges in repatriating Moroccan minors from ceuta to Morocco

The Moroccan Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, has urged for the repatriation of Moroccan minors currently in Spain, including those who arrived in Ceuta during the recent migration surge. This call aligns with royal directives issued to relevant Moroccan ministries, aiming to streamline the identification and return process for these minors. However, the exact number […]

Libreville hosts african leaders for independence day celebrations

Diplomacy Libreville hosts african leaders for independence day celebrations Editorial Staff Libreville prepares to host two African heads of state just days before the country’s 66th independence anniversary, transforming the national celebration into a significant diplomatic event. Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Horta Inta-A Na Man, President of Guinea-Bissau, […]

Morocco cracks down on border crossing plot towards ceuta

Morocco cracks down on border crossing plot towards Ceuta Moroccan Interior Ministry spokesperson Rachid El Khalfi confirmed the arrest of plot instigators and the deployment of intensified surveillance measures along the Ceuta border. He also condemned online campaigns inciting illegal crossings and urged Spain to expedite the repatriation of unaccompanied minors. Moroccan authorities have taken […]

Lomé port strike threatens west african trade

Since Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 5:00 AM, operations at the Port Autonome de Lomé (PAL) have significantly slowed. Following a call from the Syndicat des Agents du Port Autonome de Lomé (SYAPAL), port personnel initiated a 72-hour work stoppage, scheduled to conclude on Thursday, August 13, at 11:59 PM. This substantial mobilization underscores deep-seated […]

New cooperation opportunities explored between Madagascar and Chad

National New horizons in Madagascar-Chad relations 12/08/2026 16:21 © Moov Colonel Michaël Randrianirina’s visit to Chad marks a turning point in bilateral relations. Key discussions on economic and infrastructure cooperation The President of Madagascar’s Refoundation process, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, attended Chad’s 66th Independence Day celebrations in N’Djamena on August 11, 2026. The event at Place […]

Morocco upholds claim over ceuta and melilla amid spain tensions

Morocco has once again brought to the forefront its longstanding territorial dispute with Spain over Ceuta and Melilla, two autonomous cities situated on the African continent but under Spanish sovereignty. Speaking in a recent interview, Mr. Abdellatif Ouahbi, Morocco’s Minister of Justice, stressed that Rabat remains committed to pursuing negotiations to reclaim what it considers […]

Côte d’Ivoire hosts international supplier and investor fair 2026

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Côte d’Ivoire (CCI-CI) inaugurated the second edition of the International Supplier and Investor Fair of Africa (SIFIA 2026) on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Plateau in Abidjan. Under the theme “Connecting businesses, creating markets, and accelerating growth,” the event kicked off with a high-profile launch followed by […]

MGG urges immediate release of detained opposition leader in Gabon

The Movement for Gabon’s Greatness (MGG), led by Christian Mermance N’nang Nsome, has publicly called for the unconditional release of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nzé, Chairman of the opposition coalition ‘Ensemble Pour le Gabon’ (EPG). Bilie-By-Nzé has been held at the Central Prison of Libreville since April 2026 on alleged embezzlement charges involving five million CFA francs. The […]

Gabon: civil society leader condemns verbal abuse against authorities

In a rapidly evolving public debate, civil society leader Geoffroy Foumboula Libeka Makosso has drawn a clear line between freedom of expression and verbal abuse. During a press conference held in Libreville, he strongly criticized recent inflammatory remarks targeting President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, his wife, and his mother. While defending the right to criticize […]

Maradi tragedy in Niger: beyond sanctions, a system in crisis

Twenty-two lives lost, thirty-seven injured, and a scene of twisted metal wreckage. The grim aftermath of the August 7, 2026, collision between two major transport company buses, STM and SONITRAV, in Niger’s Maradi region, sends a chilling message. In response to widespread public outrage, the Ministry of Transport quickly threatened “heavy sanctions,” potentially including the […]

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