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 Republic of Chad celebrated its 66th Independence Day on August 11 with a grand military parade held at N’Djamena’s Place de la Nation, alongside similar ceremonies in major cities nationwide. Sovereignty on display: Military strength highlighted during national festivities President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno presided over the military showcase in the capital, joined by […]
The Executive branch accounts for the majority of these outstanding declarations, with seven positions identified within the Presidential Palace or its associated agencies and commissions. The National Anti-Corruption Office (Ofnac) recently published its provisional registry, current as of July 31, 2026, revealing significant failures in asset declaration compliance among top state officials. Across various mandated […]
Gabon’s communication authority suspends Info 241 news portal Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. The High Communication Authority (HAC) in Gabon has issued an indefinite suspension for the news website Info 241. This significant decision by the media watchdog follows the publication of a controversial article that has ignited widespread […]
SOGEPA Chief Denies Exclusivity of Ousmane Sonko in Political Funds The Managing Director of the State Property Management and Exploitation Company (SOGEPA), Elimane Pouye, has firmly rejected the assertion that former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is the sole beneficiary of political funds in Senegal. In a detailed opinion piece, he argues that such claims lack […]
On Monday, August 10, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema welcomed Vice-President of the Government Herman Immongault and Minister of Labour, Full Employment, Social Dialogue, and Professional Training Jacqueline Ilogue, spouse Bignoumba. During the meeting, the final report of Gabon’s groundbreaking professional elections was officially presented—a nationwide vote conducted under direct presidential oversight. This election […]
The Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, announced yesterday that seven legislative proposals submitted by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye would not be included in the agenda of the ongoing extraordinary session. Yesterday marked the opening of the first extraordinary session of Senegal’s National Assembly, convened following a formal notice issued by the Bureau on […]
As part of ongoing efforts to enforce financial transparency among public officials, Ousmane Sonko, the Speaker of the National Assembly of Mali, has fulfilled the legal requirement of declaring his assets. The announcement follows the release of an official roster by the National Anti-Corruption Office (Office National de Lutte Contre la Corruption, OFNAC), which confirms […]
Chad: Could the president’s pardon announcement ease political tensions? As Chad marks its 66th Independence Day, President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has declared his intention to exercise his clemency powers in favor of several convicted individuals. While the beneficiaries remain undisclosed, the announcement has heightened anticipation regarding the fate of prominent opposition figures, including former […]
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo claims over 2,000 lives Gavin Blackburn Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 1:25 PM UTC The Democratic Republic of Congo has now recorded over 2,011 deaths since the onset of the deadly Ebola outbreak this year, according to the latest official figures. Health authorities warn that this could soon […]
This Tuesday, August 11, 2026, marked a pivotal moment for Senegal’s judicial landscape as magistrate Ousmane Diagne was formally sworn in as the new president of the Constitutional Council during a solemn ceremony. The appointment of Ousmane Diagne, effective July 13, 2026, follows a year-long vacancy prompted by the April 10, 2025 passing of his […]
In Burkina Faso, economic realities are increasingly confronting grand geopolitical narratives. The current situation surrounding fuel prices stands as a particularly revealing illustration. While the administration of Captain Ibrahim Traoré has, for several years, presented Russia as a strategic ally capable of supporting the nation’s pursuit of sovereignty, the ongoing tensions in hydrocarbon supply underscore […]
Chad’s cholera outbreak: N’Djamena faces highest fatality rate Cholera continues its concerning spread across Chad, with 320 cases and 15 fatalities recorded by August 8. A significant surge saw 52 new infections emerge in just three days. The capital, N’Djamena, presents the most critical mortality situation, accounting for eight deaths among 92 patients. To combat […]
