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.
An unprecedented step toward economic and diplomatic rapprochement in West Africa is taking shape. Within just 24 hours of a pivotal working visit by Benin’s President, Romuald Wadagni, to Niamey on June 2, tangible progress has been made regarding the reopening of Niger’s border with Benin. A joint Benin-Niger committee has been formally tasked with […]
The hidden economy propping up Wagner’s operations on the continent Investigative research has exposed intricate criminal and financial networks that sustain the shadowy operations of the Wagner Group across Africa. A comprehensive report reveals how illicit gold mining and smuggling channels not only fund military deployments but also enable the group to expand its influence […]
His Excellency Romuald Wadagni, the President of the Republic of Bénin, arrived this Tuesday afternoon in the Burkinabè capital for a highly strategic friendship and working visit. Through this diplomatic engagement, the Béninese Head of State conveyed a clear message and a fraternal appeal to neighboring nations: this moment necessitates absolute unity and a convergence […]
The capital, Cotonou, is spearheading a significant diplomatic reorientation. Following his recent inauguration, President Romuald Wadagni has commenced a strategic regional itinerary, including stops in Niamey and Ouagadougou. The primary objective is to de-escalate strained relations with nations of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and to reaffirm Bénin’s indispensable role within the sub-region. This […]
Benin is significantly accelerating its national policy for the restoration of forest landscapes. This Monday, June 1, 2026, the Hêkandji Public Primary School (EPP) in the commune of Tori-Bossito, hosted the 42nd observance of the National Tree Day. This pivotal event officially inaugurated the country’s national reforestation campaign for the 2026-2027 period. This year’s celebration, […]
Barely invested in his presidential functions on May 24, Romuald Wadagni wasted no time in making his mark on the international stage. On Monday, June 1, the Beninese head of state journeyed to Abuja, the capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This initial official visit abroad signals a profound political declaration. By selecting the […]
For numerous decades, the Togolese educational framework harbored a financial conduit directly tapping into the resources of the nation’s most financially modest families. The recent abrupt announcement by the new Minister of National Education, Mama Omorou, declaring the cessation of examination results via SMS, has brought to light a monumental financial mismanagement orchestrated under the […]
Togo holds a somber distinction: that of Africa’s longest-standing political dynasty. Following Gnassingbé Eyadéma’s 38-year reign, his son, Faure Gnassingbé, is now entering his third decade at the nation’s helm. By meticulously fortifying state institutions and cultivating the unwavering allegiance of the military, the current head of state appears to be treading a path identical […]
In Niamey, the declaration of a large-scale eviction affecting 26,000 individuals has ignited a legitimate wave of indignation across civil society. By executing this extensive operation without any accompanying support measures or resettlement strategy, the transitional government, under the leadership of General Abdourahamane Tiani, has opted for brute force, thereby disregarding fundamental human rights. A […]
The transitional government of Burkina Faso, under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, appears to have reached a critical juncture. Once hailed by his supporters as a transformative figure, the junta leader is increasingly adopting an autocratic style of governance, exhibiting zero tolerance for any dissent, whether originating from civil society, religious bodies, or even […]
Within the confines of a high-security prison in Pretoria, Kemi Seba continues to orchestrate his political narrative. A recent statement, disseminated through his official channels, underscores his unwavering resolve to combat neocolonialism, while decrying what he describes as a deliberate political neutralization. The activist’s rhetoric, steeped in the language of victimhood and martyrdom, contrasts sharply […]
The presidential palace in Niamey recently hosted a formal diplomatic engagement, where General Abdourahmane Tiani granted an audience to Gloria Minguez Ropiñon, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Niger. While the official communiqué from the ruling junta endeavored to portray a robust and forward-looking partnership, this orchestrated diplomatic display appeared to serve as […]
