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.
A troubling sequence of cyberattacks continues to challenge the Senegalese state, raising serious questions about the nation’s digital defenses. Following incidents targeting the tax authority’s website in October and the national identity card issuance department in January, hackers have now successfully breached the Public Treasury. These recurring intrusions, far from being isolated technical glitches, paint […]
The family of Me Mountaga Tall, a prominent Malian lawyer and political figure, has announced the initiation of legal proceedings following his abduction from his Bamako residence. This development, which has circulated within legal and diplomatic circles for several days, marks a significant turn in a case that is proving challenging for Mali’s transitional authorities […]
The latest cyberattack on Senegal’s Treasury department has intensified concerns in Dakar about the country’s digital security posture. Within just six months, three key government agencies have fallen victim to breaches, pushing the issue of cybersecurity to the forefront of national discussions on digital sovereignty. The timing is particularly troubling as the state rapidly expands […]
The atmosphere at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis was charged with more than just competitive spirit this Wednesday evening. As RC Lens prepared to face PSG in a rescheduled fixture for the 29th round of Ligue 1, the home crowd made a bold political statement directed at the highest levels of French football management. Protest in the […]
After years of defiant rhetoric about sovereignty and self-reliance, the Burkina Faso interim government led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré has abruptly shifted course. Reliable sources confirm that an official delegation was dispatched to Abidjan with a single, urgent mission: securing financial assistance from Côte d’Ivoire to prevent a deeper economic collapse. The move exposes a […]
Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire has abandoned plans to set up a fan zone in the capital for the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal on May 30. The decision follows reservations expressed by the police prefecture amid an already heightened security context, with the match set to be broadcast exclusively at Parc […]
Ethnic tensions escalate amid counterterrorism operations Burkina Faso is grappling with a deepening crisis as the government’s aggressive campaign against armed groups intensifies. At the heart of the turmoil lies a growing divide between the military-led administration under Captain Ibrahim Traoré and the Peul ethnic community. Reports of targeted military abuses and economic strangulation have […]
Chad Virtual meeting for US citizens in Chad on May 20 The US Embassy in N’Djamena will host an online gathering on May 20 to address safety concerns and consular services for American citizens residing in Chad. Alwihda Info May 13, 2026 Share The US Embassy in N’Djamena will hold a virtual town hall meeting […]
As Niamey highlights the strides made by women in advancing development, a starkly different narrative emerges from the embattled regions of Tillabéri. While the Reach Married Adolescent (RMA) initiative is hailed as a transformative step for social progress, its rollout in areas plagued by insurgency has unveiled pressing health and safety concerns, turning what was […]
In a strategic move to modernize its border management capabilities, the government of Bénin, in collaboration with the United States, has achieved a significant milestone. The Hillacondji border post is now equipped with the Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS), a cutting-edge technological framework designed to enhance the security and streamline the flow of […]
April 26, 2026, will forever be etched as a somber date in Mali’s history. On this day, Kidal, a city Bamako had envisioned as a symbol of its resurgent power, tragically reverted to rebel control. Yet, the profound shock wasn’t solely the military defeat; it was the extraordinary conduct of Russia’s Africa Corps (the former […]
The National Financial Intelligence Processing Unit (CENTIF) of Sénégal has released its 2025 activity report, an annual review assessing the nation’s efforts to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism. This significant document, published under the leadership of its president, Cheikh Mouhamadou Bamba Siby, emphasizes financial vigilance as a cornerstone of national sovereignty. For […]
