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.
Burkina Faso has achieved an unprecedented milestone in its quest for financial sovereignty. The inaugural phase of the Diaspora Bond, launched on May 6, 2026, closed on June 6 with a resounding financial triumph, securing a staggering 151.5 billion CFA francs in subscriptions. a powerful testament to economic resilience In a subregional landscape marked by […]
Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala Journalist specializing in the Democratic Republic of Congo Félix Tshisekedi Société des Minières de Kilo Moto (Sokimo) The Supreme Audit Institution has once again raised serious concerns about governance under President Félix Tshisekedi, highlighting systemic irregularities in public financial management. In its latest annual report, the Court of Auditors delivered a scathing […]
Politics Cultural identity vs legal rights: debunking the autochtony debate Constitutional scholar Oscar Njiki argues that citizenship—not ancestry—defines rights. Autochtony remains a cultural marker, never a legal advantage. Armand Djaleu|June 9, 2026|3 min read AAA Follow on Google Summarize Listen Comment Constitutional scholar Oscar Njiki asserts that the Constitution guarantees equal rights for all citizens. […]
Politics Jean Claude Mbede: “in Cameroun, there are really only two ethnic groups” In a powerful op-ed by this Camerounian journalist based in Italy, the deep-rooted tribalism gripping the nation is dissected with raw honesty. Editorial Team |June 9, 2026|3 min read AAA Follow Cameroun news on Google Summarize Listen Comment In a searing op-ed, […]
inside MSF Ebola treatment centers in Congo amid outbreak June 8, 2026 Analysis to explore Ebola, Marburg and hemorrhagic fevers Weeks after Ebola surfaced in both the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is escalating its efforts to contain the spread. Today, our teams take you inside the treatment centers […]
Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré assumed leadership, Burkina Faso has undergone a profound transformation marked by an intensified consolidation of governance. While official narratives champion sovereignty and strategic reorganization, the socioeconomic reality reveals a starkly different picture. Beneath the rhetoric of change, the Burkinabè people—and particularly the commercial sector—face silent distress, ensnared in a tightening spiral […]
West Africa’s healthcare landscape is on the cusp of a groundbreaking evolution. Sorbonne Université, one of Europe’s leading academic and medical institutions, has set its sights on Bénin, marking a pivotal moment in regional health cooperation. A high-level delegation from the French university, led by its president, recently visited the Centre Hospitalier International de Calavi […]
An official announcement has sent shockwaves through Burkina Faso. The government has indefinitely suspended all beauty pageants across the country, citing a commitment to preserving ‘cultural values’ and addressing the ongoing security crisis. However, this move is far from a mere administrative decision—it marks a troubling shift toward creeping authoritarianism. Distraction as a political tool […]
During an official visit to Ankara, General Abdourahamane Tchiani delivered a statement that sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had authorized the delivery of military equipment to Niger without prior financial settlement. While Niamey’s leadership portrays this as a gesture of solidarity, the deviation from international arms trade protocols reveals the […]
Beyond the highly publicized deployment of Africa Corps paramilitaries across the Sahel region, a far more clandestine logistical apparatus operates in the shadows. While global attention remains fixed on uniformed personnel, Moscow is actively establishing a strategic aerial infrastructure that extends well beyond mere security assistance. At the core of this expansive operation is a […]
With the assumption of the highest office by Romuald Wadagni, Benin has embarked on a transformative trajectory for its national development agenda. Central to this new era is the reinvigoration of the Sino-Beninese partnership, prominently manifested through the initiation of significant infrastructure projects across Cotonou and the country’s northern territories. This commitment was clearly signaled […]
The vast expanse of sand in northern Niger is as magnificent as it is lethal. Once again, the desert region has become the stage for human tragedies that unfold far from Western eyes. While media attention often focuses on shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea, crossing the Sahara solidifies each year as an equally fatal step […]
