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.
Protests intensify over ‘green city’ development at Sénégal’s Lac Rose Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. In Sénégal, a significant signal has been sent with the groundbreaking ceremony for a new development: high-end studios and villas at Lac Rose are now available for off-plan purchase. Despite fierce local opposition, construction […]
Senegal: PASTEF party responds to Sonko resignation claims A recent internal meeting of PASTEF-Les Patriotes has sparked debate following rumors about a possible resignation by Ousmane Sonko. El Malick Ndiaye, President of the National Assembly, addressed the situation with a strong statement on social media, reaffirming the party’s unity and determination. El Malick Ndiaye clarifies […]
Senegal’s electoral code reform: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye signs articles L29 and L30 into law President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially enacted Articles L29 and L30 of Senegal’s Electoral Code, marking a pivotal step forward in the country’s electoral framework reforms. This landmark decision, following a second parliamentary review, carries significant implications for upcoming elections. […]
A circulating report this morning claimed an emergency meeting was scheduled at Ousmane Sonko’s residence in the Cité Keur Gorgui neighborhood. Speculation suggested key Pastef officials, including El Malick Ndiaye, Birame Souleye Diop, Yassine Fall, Daouda Ngom, Abass Fall, and Ayib Daffé, were invited to attend at 6 p.m. amid escalating political tensions. However, a […]
Internal party dispute leads to exclusion of prominent PPA-CI figures The Parti des peuples africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), led by former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, has barred several high-ranking party officials and activists from attending its inaugural ordinary congress scheduled for May 14-15, 2026 in Abidjan. The decision follows their refusal to comply with the party’s […]
From subsistence to success: Benin’s bold agricultural transformation Since 2016, Benin has undergone a profound agricultural revolution. A government-led strategy combining generous subsidies, rapid mechanization, and strategic land development has catapulted the sector to historic highs. From cotton to pineapple, maize to soybeans, agriculture now drives national growth and secures food supplies across the country. […]
After a decade of rapid expansion under the banner of mercenary operations, disinformation campaigns, and anti-Western populism, Russia’s African strategy is now colliding with harsh realities. Once-promised security solutions have failed to materialize, military engagements have stalled, and local populations are increasingly rejecting Moscow’s advances. What was once dismissed as speculative is now unfolding before […]
#FREEGLEIZES Depuis le 29 juin 2025, notre confrère Christophe Gleizes, journaliste pour Society et So Foot, est emprisonné en Algérie. Nous ne l’oublions pas et réclamons sa libération. En savoir plus sur #FREEGLEIZES
The École nationale supérieure de police in Porto-Novo hosted a significant event on Wednesday, May 14, 2026, marking the official launch of crucial preparatory courses. These programs are designed to equip future leaders with the qualifications for the Brevet d’études supérieures de sécurité (Bess), the Diplôme d’état-major des forces de sécurité (Demes), and the Diplôme […]
N’Djamena has firmly rejected allegations of civilian casualties stemming from military operations in the Lake Chad region. Gassim Chérif Mahamat, the Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, addressed the national press on Thursday, stating, “These accusations aim to discredit the Chadian army and could undermine its integrity. Chad’s armed forces maintain their professionalism and remain […]
Abidjan recently inaugurated the third annual mobile phone and application exhibition, underscoring Côte d’Ivoire’s strategic commitment to developing a robust digital mobile sector. This significant event brings together leading equipment manufacturers, innovative application developers, key telecommunications operators, and influential institutional representatives. In a nation where smartphones have become the primary gateway to internet access, the […]
The protracted case of Succès Masra, now entering its second year, is increasingly capturing the attention of Western diplomatic missions observing Chad’s transitional government. Arrested twelve months ago in N’Djamena, the former Prime Minister and leader of Les Transformateurs party is currently serving a twenty-year prison sentence. His sister, Chancelle Masra, residing in France, has […]
