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.
In a recent development, Nigerian military forces have successfully secured the release of several hundred individuals who were abducted months ago by an offshoot of the notorious Boko Haram terrorist group. The captives, primarily women and children, were taken from their homes in Ngoshe, a community situated in Borno State within Nigeria’s volatile northeastern region. […]
The fragile calm in Uvira: a community on edge awaiting lasting peace in eastern DRC In the heart of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the lakeside town of Uvira remains caught in a cycle of uncertainty. Residents voice growing anxiety as promised peace initiatives, particularly those linked to international mediation efforts, continue to materialize only […]
Building on its recent success in Niger, Algeria is extending its regional development initiative to Chad. Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived in N’Djamena this week to launch a landmark project: a 40-megawatt electrical plant gifted by Algeria to its southern neighbor. The initiative follows the rapid completion of a similar facility in Niamey, Niger, which […]
N’Djamena — The groundbreaking ceremony for a new power plant in the capital marks a significant milestone in the growing partnership between Algeria and Chad. Led by Chadian Prime Minister Allamaye Halina, the event underscored the strategic importance of this infrastructure project in reinforcing bilateral cooperation. During the ceremony, the Prime Minister highlighted how the […]
BREAKING Algeria powers up Chad with new 40 MW energy project Chad and Algeria have launched groundbreaking work on a 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena, fully funded by Algiers. Developed by Sonelgaz International, this facility aims to bolster Chad’s energy supply while deepening economic and energy ties between the two nations, following the recent inauguration […]
Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré assumed leadership, Burkina Faso has undergone a profound transformation marked by an intensified consolidation of governance. While official narratives champion sovereignty and strategic reorganization, the socioeconomic reality reveals a starkly different picture. Beneath the rhetoric of change, the Burkinabè people—and particularly the commercial sector—face silent distress, ensnared in a tightening spiral […]
From June 1 to 7, 2026, Burkina Faso witnessed a week brimming with significant developments spanning environmental challenges, economic progress, social initiatives, security updates, and vibrant cultural milestones. Each sector contributed to shaping the nation’s evolving landscape, reflecting resilience and forward momentum. Environmental crisis sparks urgent action An alarming environmental incident unfolded at Ouagadougou’s Dam […]
On Monday, Algeria’s Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb embarked on an official visit to N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, at the express request of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The visit underscores a renewed commitment to deepen fraternal bonds and strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two nations. High-level delegation accompanies the Prime Minister The Prime Minister traveled with […]
West Africa’s healthcare landscape is on the cusp of a groundbreaking evolution. Sorbonne Université, one of Europe’s leading academic and medical institutions, has set its sights on Bénin, marking a pivotal moment in regional health cooperation. A high-level delegation from the French university, led by its president, recently visited the Centre Hospitalier International de Calavi […]
The National Centre for Strategic Studies (CNES) has kicked off a three-day intensive training workshop in Ouagadougou to sharpen the foresight capabilities of senior diplomats and foreign affairs experts. The session, running from June 8 to 10, 2026, is being held at the Permanent Secretariat of the African Peer Review Mechanism (SP-MAEP) in Ouaga 2000. […]
An official announcement has sent shockwaves through Burkina Faso. The government has indefinitely suspended all beauty pageants across the country, citing a commitment to preserving ‘cultural values’ and addressing the ongoing security crisis. However, this move is far from a mere administrative decision—it marks a troubling shift toward creeping authoritarianism. Distraction as a political tool […]
Algeria’s Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb concluded a high-level meeting with Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno in N’Djamena on Monday. The working session marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two nations. Prime Minister Ghrieb arrived in N’Djamena earlier that day, representing Algeria on a state visit requested by President Abdelmadjid […]
