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.
Mali The Al-Qaeda-affiliated armed group, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), has released new promotional footage showcasing its April 25 assault on the military barracks and airport in Sévaré, a key location near Mopti in central Mali. This particular strike on Sévaré was part of a series of synchronized offensives launched by JNIM jihadists and the […]
CONDAMNATION French national sentenced to 20 years in Mali for alleged plot Malian authorities have sentenced French national Yann Vezilier to two decades in prison, finding him guilty of alleged involvement in a scheme to destabilize the government led by General Assimi Goïta. This significant legal outcome has drawn considerable attention to Mali’s current affairs. […]
Mali: un diplomate français condamné à 20 ans de prison pour atteinte à la sûreté de l’État Un policier malien patrouille devant le Campement Kangaba, un complexe touristique près de Bamako, le 19 juin 2017 – Tous droits réservés AP Photo Tous droits réservés AP Photo Par Gavin Blackburn Publié le 05/06/2026 – 20:36 UTC+2 Partager Discussion […]
A French national, apprehended by the military junta in August 2025 and accused of conspiring against national institutions, has been formally sentenced. The judgment was delivered by the criminal chamber of the specialized anti-terrorism court. My reporting confirms that Malian justice has condemned a French intelligence agent, who held diplomatic status and has been incarcerated […]
Medi1 TV Secures Official Broadcast License in Mali Medi1 TV has reached a significant milestone with the formal signing of a broadcasting agreement with Mali’s High Authority for Communication (HAC), granting the Moroccan-based news channel official authorization to operate within Malian territory. This landmark decision underscores a shared commitment to fostering independent, high-quality journalism that […]
Crédit photo, Getty Images Malian authorities have announced significant financial rewards, reaching up to 2 billion FCFA, for information leading to the capture of Iyad Ag Ghaly, the prominent leader of the Sahelian jihadist group JNIM, and several of his associates. This decisive action, a major development in Mali current affairs, comes in response to […]
A fresh security alert has emerged from Burkina Faso’s Centre-North region. On Friday, June 5, 2026, a significant assault, orchestrated by elements of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), targeted a crucial Defense and Security Forces (FDS) outpost in Sabcé, within the Bam province. The attackers briefly seized control of the […]
Benin’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Romuald Wadagni, recently concluded a significant diplomatic outreach in Côte d’Ivoire, marking the final stop of a comprehensive tour that also encompassed Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Togo. This culminating visit to Abidjan, highlighted by an audience with President Alassane Ouattara, underscores a strategic diplomatic initiative by Benin. A […]
The strategic northern Malian city of Kidal remains a focal point of intense rivalry among various Touareg factions, with prominent figures El Hadj Ag Gamou and Alghabass Ag Intallah at the forefront of this persistent struggle for dominance. Their ongoing contest for influence in the region underscores the complex dynamics of Mali current affairs. Recent […]
The Togolese capital, Lomé, is set to become the epicenter of African aviation from June 15 to 19, 2026, as it hosts the African Air Transport Convention and Exhibition. This significant continental gathering will delve into the future trajectory of aviation across Africa. The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) has outlined the primary objectives for […]
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso — The Burkinabè government, during a Council of Ministers meeting held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, under the leadership of Comrade Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Head of State, officially adopted a decree outlining the definition and categorization of urban centers across Burkina Faso. This significant reform arrives amidst a period characterized by rapid […]
The Malian government has unveiled a financial incentive ranging from 500 million to 2 billion West African CFA francs for credible information that could lead to the arrest or neutralization of seven individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activities. The announcement, made through a statement signed by the Minister of Security and Civil Protection, General […]
