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.
Kpomé, August 3, 2026 — For many young Togolese, securing stable employment remains a significant challenge. In response, authorities are implementing a practical strategy: empowering individuals who complete vocational training to become thriving rural entrepreneurs. In Kpomé, located within the Maritime region, fifty young people have now taken a crucial step forward, receiving essential equipment […]
Mali journalist handed one-year sentence for criticizing junta Chahana Takiou, the editor-in-chief of the Malian biweekly newspaper 22 Septembre, has been sentenced to a one-year prison term, including six months of suspended imprisonment and six months of immediate incarceration. The ruling was handed down by the National Cybercrime Unit in Bamako on August 3, following […]
Behind the official narratives of humanitarian aid and poverty alleviation, recent events in Togo have exposed a troubling pattern: charitable organizations operating with alarming opacity, seemingly designed to serve the interests of the ruling elite rather than the public good. In Lomé, the capital, cash continues to flow freely outside conventional banking channels, often with […]
Niger’s security situation continues its alarming deterioration. In the Loga department, nestled within the Dosso region, hundreds of residents have been forced to abandon their homes following a spate of particularly deadly assaults that struck in mid-July. This recent surge in violence underscores a growing concern: despite repeated assurances from military authorities, numerous communities remain […]
Yaoundé — In a bid to dispel persistent rumors, Cameroon’s government has officially confirmed that President Paul Biya remains alive and continues to lead the nation, despite his prolonged absence from the country. René Emmanuel Sadi, both Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, addressed the nation’s concerns during a press briefing, categorically stating that the […]
When President Romuald Wadagni granted freedom to a man sentenced to two centuries of incarceration, he did more than just sign an act of grace. He set a powerful direction for his nascent administration: a justice system that remains firm against offenses yet capable of integrating a human dimension when circumstances warrant it. Beyond a […]
Thousands displaced from kouakourou endure precarity in central Mali Two weeks after their forced exodus from Kouakourou in central Mali, thousands of residents continue to grapple with extremely precarious living conditions. These individuals were compelled to abandon their homes following an ultimatum issued by fighters from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims […]
Kinshasa has formalized a new surrender protocol targeting the Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda (FDLR), a rebel group long active in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agreement outlines a structured process: combatants must lay down their weapons, relocate to designated cantonment sites, and either return to Rwanda or be transferred to a […]
The recent prolonged absence of Cameroon’s Head of State has ignited intense debate across the nation. At 93 years old, President Paul Biya, born on February 13, 1933, has not been seen in public for nearly two months, fueling widespread speculation about his health and the continuity of governance. Responding to mounting concerns, government spokesperson […]
Government breaks silence after 56 days of uncertainty After 56 days of absence and swirling rumors, Cameroon’s government has finally addressed the nation’s growing concern: President Paul Biya is alive and his return is imminent. Yet the announcement, while reassuring, has done little to dispel the lingering doubts. The government’s long-awaited statement came this Sunday, […]
Senegal leveraged the prestigious Japanese forum of the HAIP Friends Group to officially introduce the Senegal AI Factory, a pivotal component of its ambitious New Technological Deal. The Senegalese delegation, present in Tokyo, framed this initiative within a broader vision for digital sovereignty and to firmly establish Africa’s presence in the global governance of artificial […]
Cameroon government denies power vacuum as Paul Biya remains abroad The prolonged absence of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has sparked renewed public speculation, with the Head of State having been outside the country for nearly two months. Government authorities have now issued a definitive response, affirming his continued life and the absence of any power […]
