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.
A recent proposal by a Burkinabè movement to establish an ’embassy for extraterrestrials’ as a means to bolster national sovereignty has ignited widespread debate across the country. The announcement, which has dominated discussions on social media, has drawn sharp criticism from many who question its relevance amid Burkina Faso’s pressing challenges. Public reactions and critical […]
An unprecedented public health offensive is unfolding in Bénin this week, as authorities deploy high-tech drones to stamp out malaria at its source. The initiative, unveiled in Cotonou on June 30, 2026, marks a radical departure from traditional control methods, combining artificial intelligence, geospatial mapping, and precision drone spraying to target mosquito breeding sites before […]
The Gabonese government has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its security apparatus with the adoption of a new five-year programming law for the National Police. Following the approval of a military programming law just twelve months prior, this initiative marks the next phase in the country’s security modernization efforts. The project, presented during the […]
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: rapid spread and global concerns Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are grappling with a rapidly escalating Ebola crisis, with confirmed cases surpassing 1,000 in just four weeks. The outbreak is concentrated in the eastern provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu—regions already struggling […]
Cyber harassment: a growing menace targeting women in Chad Human rights In Chad, digital violence has become a distressing reality for many women. Following the Zouhoura case, activist Epiphanie Dionrang shares her experience with online abuse and the urgent need to address this escalating issue. Ten years ago, a tragic case shocked Chad when a […]
66 years of DRC independence: bishop warns of nation’s collapse without unity Mgr Fulgence Muteba, Archbishop of Lubumbashi Politics Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – 09:25 As the Democratic Republic of the Congo commemorates its 66th independence anniversary, Archbishop Fulgence Muteba Mugalu of Lubumbashi and President of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO), delivered a […]
The Gabonese government is stepping up its monitoring of projects financed by the African Development Bank (BAD) to fast-track their completion. This strategic move was at the heart of a high-level meeting chaired by Vice-President of the Government, Hermann Immongault, on June 29, 2026. The session brought together a BAD delegation led by the institution’s […]
Society Cameroon explores digital solutions to secure administrative documents On June 30, 2026, the Cameroonian Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest Masséna Ngallè Bibéhè, met with officials from the National Printing Office and Impact Palmarès R&D to discuss innovative measures aimed at enhancing the security of official documents and transport titles. Marturin ATCHA |June 30, 2026|2 […]
Politics souley onohiolo to end 8-month beard challenge on july 3 After eight months of anticipation tied to an unresolved government reshuffle, journalist Souley Onohiolo is set to finally shave his iconic beard in a symbolic event dubbed Operation “Drop the Beard”. The ceremony will take place this Friday, July 3, at the Botanik’s Beauty […]
The decision to sever diplomatic ties between Burkina Faso and France has begun to manifest tangible repercussions, not only in the bilateral relations of the two nations but, more critically, in the day-to-day existence of ordinary Burkinabè. In recent days, nearly 200 visa applicants, whose files were already under review, were summoned to the CAPAGO […]
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) successfully completed a week-long mission between June 23 and 29, escorting 940 civilian trucks along the strategic Kayes-Bamako route. This operation ensured the safe passage of goods through one of the country’s most critical road corridors. Two-pronged security operation unfolds The FAMa deployed a dual-phase security strategy. On June 23, […]
Côte d’Ivoire embarks on electoral reform to enhance democratic governance Abidjan, June 30, 2026 — A coalition of political parties in Côte d’Ivoire has praised the government’s commitment to electoral governance reform, highlighting its responsiveness to long-standing demands from political actors and civil society organizations. In a joint statement delivered by spokesperson Zadi Djédjé, the […]
