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 Grand Sunni Mosque in Ouagadougou, a prominent Muslim place of worship within the Burkinabè capital, has been cordoned off by police since Thursday, May 29. The transitional authorities, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, have ordered its indefinite closure, justifying the action by citing potential risks to public order. The area surrounding the building remains […]
The Dosso region has once again been gripped by fear. Within a span of just four days, the villages of Libo I and Libo II, situated in the Dioundou department, endured a series of exceptionally violent assaults. Local accounts confirm that an initial attack on the night of Monday, May 25, 2026, claimed the lives […]
Strategic security advisories from foreign missions rarely emerge without cause, and the latest alert from the United States embassy in Mali is no exception. Issued ahead of the upcoming 30 May 2026 weekend, the advisory strongly urges American citizens in Bamako to curtail all non-essential travel across the capital city. The directive, framed in formal […]
President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin has made a landmark appointment, naming Captain Elvire Toupé as the presidential aide-de-camp. This historic decision marks a first in Bénin’s institutional history, placing a woman at the very heart of the nation’s close-protection security detail. Born on July 21, 1990, in Porto-Novo, Captain Elvire Toupé boasts a distinguished career […]
The appointment of Captain Elvire Toupe as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the Head of State represents a landmark decision in Benin’s political and military history. It is the first time a woman has been entrusted with this pivotal role, underscoring a commitment to meritocracy and operational excellence. A trailblazer shaping the future of Beninese defense Born […]
The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has quietly but firmly recalled its consul in Niamey following a crackdown on a lucrative Schengen visa trafficking ring operating within Niger’s corridors of power. The scandal, which spans multiple continents, exposes a deeply entrenched culture of corruption at the highest levels of the Nigerien transitional government, now under […]
A groundbreaking moment has unfolded at the highest echelons of Bénin’s security apparatus. A seasoned officer from the Republican Guard, a captain, has become the first woman to assume the vital role of aide-de-camp to a head of state in contemporary Bénin, a historic achievement also extending across the West African region. Her notable presence […]
President Wadagni appoints General Bertin Bada as defense and security advisor The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, has officially appointed Air Force General Bertin Bada as his new advisor for defense and security matters. The decision, formalized through Decree No. 2026-324, marks a strategic move to reinforce the nation’s security framework. This appointment follows […]
Tchad Tchad : vers un apaisement entre magistrats et ministre de la Sécurité A high-level meeting in N’Djamena aimed to de-escalate tensions between Chad’s judiciary and the Minister of Public Security following misinterpreted remarks. Promises of apologies and clarifications were made to rebuild trust. Alwihda Info 29 mai 2026 — 1 min de lecture Partager […]
In Niamey, the fervent pronouncements regarding «reclaimed sovereignty» and a decisive break from international financial bodies are now confronting stark economic realities. While the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, persistently assures the Nigerien populace of complete autonomy and a brighter future, their actions starkly diverge from […]
The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning regarding an impending humanitarian crisis, as Togo’s far northern regions grapple with unparalleled vulnerability. This escalating situation, according to analysts, underscores profound systemic shortcomings within the administration of President Faure Gnassingbé, which appears unable to assure both the physical and nutritional security of its populace. […]
Despite bold declarations of disengagement from traditional Western partners, Ouagadougou’s transitional government is poised to receive a significant financial injection from a cornerstone of global multilateralism. Following a technical mission, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced a preliminary agreement for the disbursement of nearly 82 million dollars. This return to the Washington-based institution illuminates a […]
