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 provisional detention of Cameroonian opposition figure Djeukam Tchameni has been prolonged for an additional six months, a decision immediately challenged by his legal team. Tchameni, a vocal supporter of Issa Tchiroma Bakary during the October 2025 presidential election, was taken into custody shortly before the election results were officially announced. He faces charges primarily […]
Gabon’s Ministry of National Education finds itself at the heart of a significant financial scandal. Nearly twenty officials from the Central Directorate of Financial Affairs (DCAF) have been taken into police custody as part of an investigation into a widespread alleged overbilling operation involving cash vouchers. The estimated damage exceeds 560 million FCFA, equivalent to […]
National OHADA Law Excellence Competition (CNEDO 2026) in Niamey, Niger Announcement from the OHADA Club of Abdou Moumouni University, Niamey The OHADA Club of Abdou Moumouni University (UAM/FSJP), in a significant collaboration with the International Committee of the OHADA Genius Competition (CIGHO), is proud to announce the organization of the National OHADA Law Excellence Competition […]
The commodities trading firm Gunvor is once again under a criminal investigation in Switzerland, this time concerning an oil contract with Gabon valued at approximately one billion dollars. The proceedings, led by the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (MPC), are scrutinizing the conditions under which the agreement for Gabonese crude oil off-take was […]
Malian authorities have unveiled a significant escalation in their counter-terrorism strategy. On June 4, 2026, state broadcaster ORTM announced a new financial reward system, designed to incentivize individuals to provide intelligence leading to the apprehension or neutralization of key figures within the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jnim), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, and […]
Mali’s authorities have implemented a significant new phase in their counter-terrorism strategy. On June 4, 2026, the government in Bamako publicly announced a financial reward system designed to compensate individuals who provide intelligence leading to the apprehension or neutralization of leaders from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jnim, an Al-Qaeda affiliate) […]
The Malian government has unveiled a new initiative, announcing on Thursday the provision of significant financial rewards. These incentives aim to encourage individuals to come forward with information that could lead to the whereabouts of those suspected by authorities of involvement in attacks targeting both citizens and vital infrastructure across the nation. This move highlights […]
Morocco, in a collaborative effort with the European Union (EU) delegation in the Kingdom and the embassies of Germany, Italy, and France, has officially initiated a substantial program valued at 3.7 billion dirhams, equivalent to 402.2 million US dollars. This significant investment is dedicated to bolstering the nation’s comprehensive National Water Policy (PNE). This strategic […]
During a recent friendly and working visit to Lomé, Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni and Togo’s President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé reaffirmed their shared commitment to bolstering bilateral cooperation, advancing regional integration, and enhancing security coordination. This significant stop in Lomé, focused on strengthening Bénin-Togo bilateral relations, forms part of President Wadagni’s broader sub-regional tour. His itinerary […]
Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé held crucial discussions on Wednesday, June 3rd, in Lomé, with Papa Madiaw Ndiaye, the distinguished Chairman of the Board of Directors for Ecobank Transnational Incorporated. The high-level meeting focused on the recent outcomes of the shareholders’ general assembly and explored the future strategic directions for the prominent pan-African banking group. […]
The Government of Bénin has taken a landmark step in advancing social inclusion and women’s empowerment. Following the Council of Ministers meeting on June 3, 2026, the executive approved a sweeping policy: the complete elimination of tuition fees for all girls enrolled in public secondary, technical, and vocational education. This groundbreaking initiative will take effect […]
Cotonou and Lomé are intensifying their political ties, driven by the persistent unreliability of external energy suppliers. To safeguard the expansion of their burgeoning industrial zones, these two neighboring nations have chosen to combine resources and capital, aiming to establish genuine electrical sovereignty. A recent incident on April 23rd, involving a fire at Ghana’s Akosombo […]
