Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

Actualités

New leadership set for Morocco’s water industry association

The recent general assembly marked a pivotal moment for Morocco’s water sector, culminating in the election of a fresh leadership team. A new Board of Directors, comprising 27 members, and an Executive Committee with 12 representatives were chosen. These leaders collectively represent the full spectrum of stakeholders, from public institutions to private enterprises. governance reforms […]

Trade routes to Mali from Senegal, Morocco, Guinea face disruptions

Trade routes to Mali from Senegal, Morocco, Guinea face disruptions Major disruptions have hit several key road corridors supplying Mali over the past weeks. Senegalese hauliers are calling for a halt to trips to Bamako, Moroccan operators have become increasingly cautious, and the Guinea-Mali route is experiencing serious difficulties. The challenges on multiple corridors serving […]

Niger’s elite anti-drug unit, ocrtis, at the forefront of the Sahel’s counter-narcotics battle

Niamey, June 5, 2026 — Niger has firmly established itself as a pivotal force in the regional fight against international drug trafficking across the Sahel. This assertion comes following a series of impactful operations orchestrated by the Central Office for the Suppression of Illicit Drug Trafficking (OCRTIS) in recent years. The substantial seizures and sophisticated […]

Mali restricts civilian access to 39 military zones amid security intensification

The Malian authorities have formally declared 39 military zones across the country off-limits to civilian populations. This sweeping measure, framed as a protective step for ongoing military operations, coincides with a sharp escalation in deployments by the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) against terrorist armed groups in the northern and central regions. The decision reflects a […]

Burkina Faso: damiba’s former security chief handed 11-year prison sentence for arson

News. Burkina Faso’s judicial system has delivered a verdict, sentencing the former head of security for Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba to 11 years in prison, with five years to be served without parole. This ruling emerges amidst a particularly sensitive political climate in the West African nation. A fresh judicial development has unfolded in Burkina Faso. […]

A new JNIM propaganda video highlights evolving strategic capabilities in Mali

Mali The Al-Qaeda-affiliated armed group, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), has released new promotional footage showcasing its April 25 assault on the military barracks and airport in Sévaré, a key location near Mopti in central Mali. This particular strike on Sévaré was part of a series of synchronized offensives launched by JNIM jihadists and the […]

Mali jails french national for alleged plot against the state

CONDAMNATION French national sentenced to 20 years in Mali for alleged plot Malian authorities have sentenced French national Yann Vezilier to two decades in prison, finding him guilty of alleged involvement in a scheme to destabilize the government led by General Assimi Goïta. This significant legal outcome has drawn considerable attention to Mali’s current affairs. […]

Mali condamne un diplomate français à 20 ans pour espionnage

Mali: un diplomate français condamné à 20 ans de prison pour atteinte à la sûreté de l’État Un policier malien patrouille devant le Campement Kangaba, un complexe touristique près de Bamako, le 19 juin 2017 –  Tous droits réservés  AP Photo Tous droits réservés AP Photo Par Gavin Blackburn Publié le 05/06/2026 – 20:36 UTC+2 Partager Discussion […]

French diplomat sentenced to 20 years in Mali for undermining state security

A French national, apprehended by the military junta in August 2025 and accused of conspiring against national institutions, has been formally sentenced. The judgment was delivered by the criminal chamber of the specialized anti-terrorism court. My reporting confirms that Malian justice has condemned a French intelligence agent, who held diplomatic status and has been incarcerated […]

Mali media expansion medi1 tv receives broadcast approval

Medi1 TV Secures Official Broadcast License in Mali Medi1 TV has reached a significant milestone with the formal signing of a broadcasting agreement with Mali’s High Authority for Communication (HAC), granting the Moroccan-based news channel official authorization to operate within Malian territory. This landmark decision underscores a shared commitment to fostering independent, high-quality journalism that […]

Mali issues substantial bounties for Iyad Ag Ghaly and other militant commanders

Crédit photo, Getty Images Malian authorities have announced significant financial rewards, reaching up to 2 billion FCFA, for information leading to the capture of Iyad Ag Ghaly, the prominent leader of the Sahelian jihadist group JNIM, and several of his associates. This decisive action, a major development in Mali current affairs, comes in response to […]

Scroll to top