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.
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 […]
Doctoral thesis defense on contractual freedom in OHADA cooperative societies law in Lomé, Togo 🇹🇬 Togo DoctorateLoméDefenseThesis We are pleased to report on the successful doctoral thesis defense by Mr. Sahalim AKAN, which took place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. His research focused on “Contractual Freedom in the OHADA Uniform Act Relating to Cooperative Societies […]
Ecouter l’article A wave of insults targeting President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, his mother, and his wife has triggered a forceful response from Hugues Ongoundou. In a particularly stern statement, Ongoundou clarifies that his condemnation is not an endorsement of the current administration or its policies. He argues that attacking a mother and grandmother, who […]
An unprecedented absence shakes political circles Since departing from Yaoundé on June 7, 2026, under the guise of a “brief private stay in Europe,” President Paul Biya of Cameroon has now spent a record 64 days outside the country. This prolonged absence is no longer a mere footnote—it raises pressing concerns about governance, stability, and […]
The Republic of Benin has reached a significant milestone in its agricultural insurance initiative, disbursing 561.8 million West African CFA francs to 94,905 rice and cotton producers affected by yield losses. This initiative marks a pivotal shift in the country’s approach to mitigating risks faced by the agricultural sector. Addressing the vulnerabilities of agricultural producers […]
Niamey witnessed a significant boost to its defense capabilities on Sunday evening as a consignment of military equipment arrived at the city’s international airport. The delivery, comprising four helicopters along with their complete sets of equipment and accessories, was handed over to the Nigerien Armed Forces in strict adherence to directives issued by the country’s […]
Understanding the constitutional separation of powers in Bénin In the wake of the appointment of an influential political figure to lead the upper chamber of Bénin’s Parliament, the digital sphere has buzzed with speculation. Yet a closer examination of the nation’s constitutional architecture reveals a system where executive authority remains firmly rooted in the presidency, […]
On August 18, global attention will turn to Los Angeles for an event poised to make history for African music. Angélique Kidjo, a preeminent figure in Béninese and African music, is set to receive a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking her as the inaugural African artist to achieve this distinguished honor. […]
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jnim), a prominent jihadist coalition in the Sahel region with ties to Al-Qaeda, launched an assault on a Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) military installation in central Mali on Sunday, August 9. This operation marks another incident in a series of attacks claimed by the group against […]
Despite substantial military deployments and numerous offensive operations announced by authorities, the security situation across northern Burkina Faso remains acutely precarious. Armed groups have not vanished; instead, they have refined their tactics, largely eschewing direct clashes in favor of a war of attrition characterized by high mobility, persistent harassment, and sustained pressure on civilian populations. […]
Tragic assault on Malian military post in San At least 10 soldiers were killed in a brutal attack on a Malian army base in the town of San, located in the central region of Mali. The assault, which unfolded on Sunday, left the military post temporarily under the control of the jihadist group JNIM, according […]
The Birth of a New Institution On July 30, 2026, Benin inaugurated its first-ever Senate, marking a historic shift in the country’s parliamentary architecture. Less than two weeks later, on August 6, former President Patrice Talon was elected as its inaugural president. This development followed the constitutional revision of December 17, 2026, which established Benin’s […]
