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.
Society Mali Mali travel disruptions: blocked roads trap passengers Jihadist-imposed roadblocks around Bamako disrupt transport and strand travelers across Mali, leaving communities isolated. Travelers in Mali are facing severe disruptions following recent jihadist attacks and subsequent blockades on key roads leading to Bamako. The Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has enforced these […]
In April 2026, the Pleins Feux project was unveiled in Abidjan as a cornerstone of Ivorian education reform. Spearheaded under the leadership of President Alassane Ouattara, this initiative is backed by international partners to optimize the governance of the national education system and enhance the impact of public policies. Its ultimate goal? To sustainably improve […]
President Faure Gnassingbé reviews Togo’s Koundjoaré counter-terrorism operation On 7 May 2026, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of Togo and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, conducted a high-level field visit to the Koundjoaré operation zone in the northern part of the country. This strategic trip aimed to assess ongoing security operations against terrorist threats in […]
The Bénin government has made a strategic move to support primary school pupils ahead of the 2026 Certificat d’Études Primaires (CEP) exams. In a recent directive, Salimane Karimou, the Minister of Pre-Primary and Primary Education, has mandated that school canteens remain operational for students taking the exams from June 1 to 4, 2026. ensuring continuity […]
On Monday, May 11th, global attention converged upon the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The Africa-Forward summit, co-chaired by President Emmanuel Macron and President William Ruto, commenced a two-day agenda of intensive discussions. This gathering distinguishes itself from previous ceremonial events, positioning itself as a crucible for a “diplomacy of practical outcomes.” As […]
Youssouf Mahamat Youssouf, president of Chad’s Ouaddaï provincial council, passes away Youssouf Mahamat Youssouf, the distinguished leader of Chad’s Ouaddaï provincial council, has passed away in N’Djamena following a brief illness. The respected administrator and political figure had dedicated years of service to guiding the region’s development. Announcements regarding funeral arrangements will follow in due […]
Join the Club OHADA at the University Abdou Moumouni of Niamey (UAM) for a landmark event on May 22–23, 2026, featuring a solemn opening ceremony and the highly anticipated 8th edition of the OHADA Moot Court Competition. The program runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM each day, offering a deep dive into the past, […]
Sonelgaz launches 40 MW power plant project in N’Djamena A high-level delegation from Sonelgaz, led by its International CEO Yazid Djellouli, has arrived in N’Djamena to kickstart the construction of a 40 MW power plant in Chad. This initiative aligns with Algeria’s strategy to strengthen South-South cooperation, particularly with Chad, following the official visit of […]
Contrary to expectations, the CNCC (Cadre national de concertation pour le changement) gathering in Akassimé, Lomé, drew minimal public attention. Despite aggressive promotional efforts, the turnout on May 9, 2026, fell far short of projections, with only scattered groups of activists arriving at the designated venue. The event, originally scheduled for 2:00 PM, saw no […]
“Senegal will be ready.” This firm declaration sets the tone as the nation enters the final six months of preparations for the Youth Olympic Games (YOG). From October 31 to November 13, Dakar will host the fourth edition of the summer YOG—an event originally slated for 2022 but delayed by the global pandemic. This competition […]
Togo is currently navigating one of the most distinctive periods in its political trajectory. As the administration led by Faure Gnassingbé concludes its institutional metamorphosis into a parliamentary Fifth Republic, an undercurrent of exhaustion permeates the corridors of power. With regional diplomacy in a state of flux and a youth population facing dire circumstances, the […]
As the people of Togo anxiously await relief from severe cost-of-living increases and persistent power outages, President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé embarked on a journey to the snow-capped peaks of Kyrgyzstan. This expedition, far from merely exotic, has stirred a deep sense of national bewilderment. Amidst veiled geopolitical maneuvers and a noticeable lack of concrete outcomes, […]
