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.
Chad Virtual meeting for US citizens in Chad on May 20 The US Embassy in N’Djamena will host an online gathering on May 20 to address safety concerns and consular services for American citizens residing in Chad. Alwihda Info May 13, 2026 Share The US Embassy in N’Djamena will hold a virtual town hall meeting […]
As Niamey highlights the strides made by women in advancing development, a starkly different narrative emerges from the embattled regions of Tillabéri. While the Reach Married Adolescent (RMA) initiative is hailed as a transformative step for social progress, its rollout in areas plagued by insurgency has unveiled pressing health and safety concerns, turning what was […]
In a strategic move to modernize its border management capabilities, the government of Bénin, in collaboration with the United States, has achieved a significant milestone. The Hillacondji border post is now equipped with the Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS), a cutting-edge technological framework designed to enhance the security and streamline the flow of […]
April 26, 2026, will forever be etched as a somber date in Mali’s history. On this day, Kidal, a city Bamako had envisioned as a symbol of its resurgent power, tragically reverted to rebel control. Yet, the profound shock wasn’t solely the military defeat; it was the extraordinary conduct of Russia’s Africa Corps (the former […]
The National Financial Intelligence Processing Unit (CENTIF) of Sénégal has released its 2025 activity report, an annual review assessing the nation’s efforts to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism. This significant document, published under the leadership of its president, Cheikh Mouhamadou Bamba Siby, emphasizes financial vigilance as a cornerstone of national sovereignty. For […]
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, where information spreads at lightning speed, Chad is taking bold steps to shield its youth from the pitfalls of the online world. On May 12, 2026, the National Library in N’Djamena hosted the kickoff of a transformative training program, bringing together 100 young Chadians to explore digital citizenship and the […]
A high-level government delegation, led by General Ismaël Wagué, the Minister of State for Reconciliation, Peace, and National Cohesion, recently traveled to Bandiagara in central Mali. The visit on Monday, May 11, 2026, followed a brutal terrorist assault that occurred on May 6, targeting the villages of Kori-Kori and Gomossogou within the Bankass circle. This […]
As the rainy season approaches in Niger, government authorities are sounding the alarm over potential risks for livestock and infrastructure damage. The Operational Centre for Monitoring, Alerts and Crisis Management (COVACC), under the Ministry of the Interior, has urged citizens—especially pastoral communities—to exercise extreme caution as the first rains of 2026 are expected to bring […]
A significant judicial development has occurred regarding the 45 billion CFA francs arms procurement contract, initially signed during the previous administration under former President Macky Sall. In Dakar, two individuals implicated in the case have been placed under detention orders. This action follows a formal complaint lodged by the State Judicial Agency (AJE), the entity […]
The year was 49 BCE, a historical moment far removed from the modern-day Cap-Vert peninsula. General Julius Caesar stood poised to re-enter Rome, a city then under the governance of Consul Pompey, following his victorious campaigns against the Gauls. Established Roman law, unequivocally decreed by the Senate, mandated that any military commander must relinquish their […]
Sénégal’s coast braces for dangerous swell and strong winds The National Agency of Civil Aviation and Meteorology (ANACIM) has issued a critical alert regarding hazardous swells and powerful winds poised to impact the Senegalese coastline. All maritime users are strongly advised to heighten their vigilance and adhere strictly to safety guidelines until May 16th. ANACIM […]
On May 7, 2026, Faure Gnassingbé, serving as President of the Council and supreme commander of the armed forces, undertook a critical visit to the Operation Koundjoaré zone in northern Togo. This strategic deployment aimed to evaluate the ongoing security situation and provide direct support to the forces actively combating terrorist threats in the region. […]
