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 President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, officially inaugurated the new annex building for the Chief Command of the Penitentiary Security on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Libreville. This three-story structure, named the ‘General Brigade Building Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Commander-in-Chief of the Republican Guard,’ features 38 offices and is designed to support the […]
Bénin unveils 2026-2033 government action plan for new political term The finalization of the Government Action Program (PAG) for the 2026-2033 seven-year term is nearing completion. The strategic roadmap is set to be unveiled during the political rentrée in September, marking a pivotal moment for the country’s future development trajectory. Strategic pillars shaping the 2026-2033 […]
Bénin stands out in the West African integration race As the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) advances toward launching the Eco by 2027, economic realities across the region reveal divergent readiness levels among member states. Amid this uneven landscape, Bénin distinguishes itself as one of the most prepared countries to participate in an […]
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya departed Yaoundé on June 7, 2026, under the guise of a brief private trip. What was initially expected to be a short absence has stretched into an unprecedented 66-day silence, leaving regional stakeholders and analysts on edge. The prolonged disappearance of the head of state has ignited speculation across the Central […]
In a significant diplomatic and economic move, the Prime Minister of Algeria, Sifi Ghrieb, arrived in Agadez, Niger, on a mission entrusted by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. His presence underscores Algeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the energy sector. The high-level visit culminated in a joint ceremony with Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine […]
Mbankomo — Over three days, policymakers, health officials, economists, and civil society representatives gathered not to discuss hospital construction or drug procurement, but to debate a single question: How can tax policy reduce tobacco use and strengthen public health financing in Cameroon? Supported by the World Health Organization, the July 2026 workshop in Mbankomo brought […]
Modern facility reinforces West Africa’s fight against money laundering Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – A milestone in regional financial security was achieved today as Adama Coulibaly, Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget, officially opened the new headquarters of the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) in the Two-Plateaux district. The handover ceremony […]
Ivory Coast hosts a landmark financial crime fighting centre On Wednesday 12 August 2026, Adama Coulibaly, Ivory Coast’s Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget, led the ribbon-cutting ceremony in Cocody to mark the handover of new facilities to the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in Africa (GIABA). The move fulfils commitments under the Host […]
The Malian Armed Forces’ public relations arm, the Directorate of Information and Public Relations of the Armed Forces (DIRPA), recently released a striking set of figures that has left observers questioning its credibility. In a high-profile announcement, Colonel-Major Bakary Bocar Maïga declared that between June and July, 1,850 terrorists had been ‘neutralized’, alongside the destruction […]
CNSA initiative sparks hope for political prisoners ahead of Congo dialogue Jean-Noël Ba-Mweze One week after launching the census of political and opinion prisoners in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the National Council for Monitoring the Agreement and Electoral Process, CNSA, emphasizes that this initiative applies to all eligible individuals. The Council underscores a fundamental […]
As Gabon prepares to mark its 66th Independence Day, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has announced the release of 51 billion CFA francs to address outstanding payments owed to businesses. This initiative aims to bolster small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and stimulate private sector growth. The government is accelerating efforts to clear domestic arrears, with […]
The recent decision by Chad to withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) follows similar moves by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, marking a significant shift in the political and institutional landscape of the Sahel. While the withdrawal process for Chad was initiated on July 27, 2026, the legal implications of […]
