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.
Devastating drone strike kills civilians preparing for wedding in Mali On Sunday, a tragic drone strike by the Malian armed forces resulted in the deaths of at least ten civilians, including young people preparing for a communal wedding celebration in Téné. This devastating incident underscores the severe security crisis gripping the nation, marked by persistent […]
On May 20, 2026, Cameroon will host its 54th National Day festivities, with the Republic of Chad designated as the honored guest nation for the significant civil and military parade. Celebrations are slated to unfold not only in the capital, Yaoundé, but also throughout the entire Cameroonian territory. Annually observed as Unity Day, this pivotal […]
Key revelations emerge in Senegal’s judicial probe involving political figures Matam Ndiaga Seck, a 51-year-old political figure, was defended before a judge in Linguère on Monday after being detained by authorities under serious allegations. The investigating magistrate at the Louga Regional Court placed him under custodial detention following accusations of unnatural acts, an ongoing case […]
During his interrogations, Ndiaga Seck offered insights into his association with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, making a distinct declaration concerning his personal life. “Xamul woon li may dund” (“He knew nothing of my private life”). Through this Wolof statement, Ndiaga Seck clarified that his associate was completely unaware of his sexual orientation and personal […]
As Burkina Faso continues its descent into an unprecedented humanitarian and security crisis, the recent priorities of the transitional government have drawn significant scrutiny. A substantial and concerning divergence has emerged between official communication initiatives and the grim realities on the ground. This situation presents a stark, almost unconscionable, dichotomy. On one side, daily reports […]
Abagana, the first giraffe calf born within the Gadabedji Reserve, tragically passed away on May 16, 2026. His untimely death, attributed to a swift and severe illness coupled with a lack of appropriate veterinary care, casts a stark light on the persistent medical vulnerabilities threatening one of Niger’s most cherished wildlife and tourism assets. This […]
The once-niche products of Benin are now making waves on international markets, transforming the nation’s agricultural sector into a powerhouse of premium exports. From the sweet pineapples of Allada to the organic soya beans of the Ouémé Valley and the golden honey harvested in the northern hills, Benin’s farm-to-table treasures are winning over global consumers. […]
The national Diplôme de Technicien (DT) examination has officially commenced its written phase this Monday, May 18, 2026, across the entire Béninois territory. This pivotal assessment, scheduled to conclude on Thursday, May 21, marks a significant milestone for thousands of young individuals aspiring to swift and sustainable professional integration. Equivalent to the baccalauréat in the […]
Following over four years of unprecedented conflict, characterized by relentless daily bombardments from the Russian military across Ukrainian territory, the battlefront has now consistently expanded beyond Ukraine’s borders. In a strategic counter to the devastation inflicted upon its populace and economy, Kyiv has forged a strategy of precision strikes deep within the Russian Federation, fundamentally […]
The Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB), through its Centre d’Excellence Africain (CEA) VALOPRO, officially inaugurated the Master’s program in Circular Economy, Ecological Transition, and Sustainable Development (ECOTEDD) during a seminar held in Angré on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Under the compelling theme, “Sustainable Africa, Resilient Côte d’Ivoire: CSR and Circular Economy as Levers for […]
Mali drone strikes leave ten civilians dead at a Tené wedding gathering A heartbreaking incident unfolded in the village of Tené, located in Mali’s central San region, where at least ten civilians lost their lives in an aerial drone strike. The victims, primarily young men, were gathered for a traditional mass wedding celebration when the […]
Deadly assault on military engineers exposes regional instability An unprecedented act of violence rocked the Niger military on Thursday morning as armed assailants launched a coordinated strike against a construction unit in Garbougna, a strategic border town in the Tillabéri region. The attack, attributed to the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM), resulted in […]
