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.
mass gatherings banned in DRC to curb Ebola ahead of opposition rally The Congolese government has imposed a ban on large-scale gatherings in Kinshasa and three additional provinces as a precautionary measure against the spread of Ebola. This decisive action comes just days before a planned opposition demonstration scheduled for July 8, aimed at challenging […]
Politics Gabon’s engineers break silence on water and power crisis By Editor-in-Chief June 30, 2026 210 No comments For years, Gabon’s water and electricity crisis has been discussed solely through its consequences: blackouts, water shortages, and public frustration. Rarely has the conversation addressed the root issue: have the voices of those who truly understand the […]
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has confirmed plans to put the ongoing constitutional reform bill to a national referendum if it clears the National Assembly. The proposed changes, championed by the ruling parliamentary majority, aim to rebalance institutional powers and scale back some of the president’s traditional prerogatives. The announcement came during a legislative session on […]
Tragedy Strikes Borno School as Armed Group Targets Students An early-morning assault on a public high school in Lassa, a town in Borno State, left several students forcibly removed by armed assailants. The attack unfolded while a biology examination was underway, disrupting the school’s routine and leaving a community in shock. Assailants Exploit Local Market […]
As the rainy season returns to Togo, the nation once again confronts a familiar crisis: submerged streets, flooded neighborhoods, and homes overwhelmed by rising waters. For countless Togolese, these recurring disasters are no longer anomalies but an entrenched reality that demands urgent attention. Persistent challenges beyond seasonal rains Despite decades under the leadership of the […]
Benin’s state restructuring: Wadagni dissolves key agencies to streamline governance The administration of President Romuald Wadagni has launched a sweeping overhaul of Benin’s public sector, dissolving several strategic agencies inherited from Patrice Talon‘s previous administration. This bold institutional reform marks the beginning of a broader campaign to redefine how government functions are implemented and executed. […]
Published today at 8:05 AM Reading time: 2 minutes. File generated on Read in the app Summarize Florence Richard Journalist specializing in Côte d’Ivoire Alassane Ouattara
The government of Gabon has taken a significant step forward in its fight against corruption by launching a four-day direct dialogue in Libreville on June 29, 2026. This session marks the second cycle of the country’s evaluation under the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) mechanism. The event, chaired by Vice-President of the Government Hermann […]
Healthcare Reform Gabon’s healthcare reform tackles chronic medicine shortages By Editor-in-Chief June 29, 2026 121 No comment Libreville, June 29, 2026 — Medicine shortages have long plagued Gabon’s healthcare system, straining public trust and exposing critical gaps in service delivery. President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has now declared this situation unacceptable, convening an urgent meeting […]
The sweeping constitutional reform bill adopted by Senegal’s National Assembly on June 29 will proceed to a national referendum, as confirmed by Justice Minister Moussa Sarr in his address to lawmakers. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has opted to invoke Article 103 of the Constitution to submit the controversial legislation directly to voters, bypassing further legislative […]
The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) is advancing its institutional framework, with the parliaments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger taking significant steps toward establishing a confederal assembly. During a high-level meeting in Ouagadougou, the presidents of the three national legislatures were received by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Chair of the AES, to receive strategic guidance […]
Violence spirals in Mali as counter-insurgency tactics intensify Following the dramatic takeover of Kidal on April 25, 2026, a new phase of brutal conflict has engulfed Mali. The fall of the northern stronghold, executed in tandem by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), triggered a […]
