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.
Boko Haram releases over 400 hostages in Borno Screenshot from a Boko Haram video dated October 31, 2014, showing the group’s leader Abubakar Shekau. © AP In a significant development in Nigeria’s ongoing security crisis, the extremist group Boko Haram has released more than 400 hostages who were abducted earlier this year in a village […]
Prime Minister leads Chad’s landmark power plant groundbreaking ceremony N’Djamena — The Prime Minister of Algeria, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, alongside Chad’s head of government, Allamaye Halina, presided over the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Algerian-Chadian Solidarity Power Plant in the capital. This new facility, with a projected capacity of 40 megawatts, marks a significant step forward […]
West Africa’s healthcare landscape is on the cusp of a groundbreaking evolution. Sorbonne Université, one of Europe’s leading academic and medical institutions, has set its sights on Bénin, marking a pivotal moment in regional health cooperation. A high-level delegation from the French university, led by its president, recently visited the Centre Hospitalier International de Calavi […]
An official announcement has sent shockwaves through Burkina Faso. The government has indefinitely suspended all beauty pageants across the country, citing a commitment to preserving ‘cultural values’ and addressing the ongoing security crisis. However, this move is far from a mere administrative decision—it marks a troubling shift toward creeping authoritarianism. Distraction as a political tool […]
In the face of escalating security threats and mounting pressures, journalists across the Sahel are taking proactive steps to safeguard their work, particularly when reporting on environmental issues. A regional gathering of media professionals from Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Chad convened today in N’Djamena to address these pressing challenges. The workshop, hosted at the […]
The National Blood Transfusion Centre (CNTS) in Lomé is rallying residents of the capital and surrounding areas for a special blood donation campaign ahead of the 22nd World Blood Donor Day, celebrated annually on June 14. Under this year’s theme, « A drop of humanity. Give blood. Save lives », the CNTS has designated Friday, […]
The recent passing of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, son of the late Polisario Front leader Mohamed Abdelaziz, has sent ripples through the delicate landscape of Sahara Occidental negotiations. His death, shrouded in both personal grief and geopolitical significance, raises pressing questions about the future of a dispute that has endured for decades. An unexpected loss with […]
The Prime Minister and Head of Government of the Republic of Chad, Mr. Allamaye Halina, emphasized today the critical importance of the fraternal relations and growing cooperation between Algeria and Chad, praising Algeria’s sustained support for his nation. He conveyed heartfelt gratitude to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the Algerian people for this historic act of […]
Washington has escalated its pressure on the volatile eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by rolling out fresh sanctions targeting individuals linked to armed factions fueling the ongoing conflict. This move follows previous measures directed at Rwanda’s military leadership and high-ranking officials, underscoring a broader strategy to curb violence and destabilizing activities […]
Cameroon’s Parliament convenes its second ordinary session of the year on June 9, a milestone traditionally reserved for the budget orientation debate. Senators and deputies will scrutinize the broad strokes of the 2027 budget in a climate of financial strain, compounded by shrinking public revenues and lingering political uncertainty. The proceedings come at a pivotal […]
Abidjan demolitions spark solidarity and debate Abidjan, 8 June 2026 – The national conversation on Monday centred on the ongoing demolitions and evictions sweeping through Abidjan, the election of new leaders at the UNJCI, and the approaching FIFA World Cup. Evictions divide opinion Several newspapers highlighted the human impact of the demolitions. Le Bélier Intrépide […]
Brussels has taken a decisive step in its relations with Bamako by announcing the permanent closure of its embassy in Mali. The decision, confirmed in an official statement on June 5, will take full effect by June 30, marking a historic turning point in bilateral cooperation. This move follows a steady deterioration of security conditions […]
