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.
Under the guise of patriotism, military discipline, and national renewal, Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s administration in Burkina Faso is systematically expanding military influence across society. Grave allegations of sexual abuse, reportedly involving several members of the national women’s football team during a training camp held at a military facility, raise a fundamental question: what are the […]
With the 2027 dual elections approaching, economist Serge Alain Godong delivers a blunt assessment of Cameroon’s political landscape. Using the theory of games and the prisoner’s dilemma as analytical frameworks, he argues that Maurice Kamto’s 2018 defeat was inevitable—and that another victory remains highly unlikely. In a detailed examination, Godong paints a picture of a […]
AI-powered cryptanalysis has uncovered vulnerabilities in two widely discussed encryption algorithms, HAWK and a reduced version of AES, but experts urge calm. The findings, published by Anthropic’s Frontier Red Team, reveal theoretical flaws that don’t immediately threaten current systems but highlight the growing role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity research. Post-quantum HAWK: A brief flight […]
Controversial Acquisition Amid Persistent Security Challenges On Wednesday evening, viewers of ORTM witnessed the official unveiling of Mali’s new Boeing 737, destined for the travels of Colonel Assimi Goïta and other high-ranking officials. Authorities framed the purchase as a financially sound decision, asserting that while the gross cost reached 15.6 billion West African CFA francs, […]
The border between Niger and Benin, once a mere transit point, has evolved into a high-stakes political instrument. Nearly three years after the closure, the situation remains unresolved, despite technical discussions that had raised hopes for a gradual reopening. This impasse underscores a deliberate strategy rather than a mere administrative delay. Unresolved prerequisites: a deliberate […]
Since assuming power, General Abdourahamane Tiani has centered his administration’s agenda on a decisive shift away from Western partners and a strategic pivot towards new allies, notably Russia. This reorientation in foreign policy, presented as a reclamation of national sovereignty, now forms the bedrock of the transitional government’s political discourse. Yet, beneath this outward display […]
In Burkina Faso, the distinction between political posturing and the harsh realities on the ground appears increasingly blurred. A recent directive by the military junta, establishing a “memory attire” to coincide with commemorations of key decolonization milestones, vividly illustrates this dynamic. Presented as a symbol of reasserted sovereignty and national pride, this initiative aligns with […]
Despite the official minimum interprofessional guaranteed wage (SMIG) being set at 52,000 FCFA, numerous enterprises continue to remunerate employees below this statutory threshold. In response, the Béninese government has adopted a firmer stance, urging workers to report such violations to the Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale (CNSS) and reiterating that non-compliant employers will face severe […]
Cyber warfare and repression of dissent in Burkina Faso In Burkina Faso, the fight for press freedom has shifted from newsrooms and streets to digital platforms, where coordinated online campaigns are now the primary tool of repression. Investigations reveal a systematic effort to silence dissent through a network of pro-regime cyberactivists, accused of orchestrating harassment […]
The age-old trap of military leaders ascending to power—where discourse is mistaken for reality and public silence is misinterpreted as unwavering support—appears increasingly visible in Burkina Faso. Behind carefully staged appearances, immaculate uniforms, fiery speeches condemning the ‘treacherous West,’ and repeated warnings against so-called ‘anti-revolutionary’ behavior, another narrative is unfolding. What once projected an image […]
The bold declarations of Captain Ibrahim Traoré barely conceal the simmering tensions gripping Burkina Faso’s military and interim leadership. His uncompromising stance—”If anyone crosses the line, I’ll crush them without hesitation”—lays bare a web of hidden divisions and power struggles threatening to destabilize the regime. Military fractures fuel instability fears Since the September 2022 coup, […]
The governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have jointly submitted a bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2032. Framed as a symbol of solidarity within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), the proposal is intended to send a message of confidence to the African continent. However, beneath the ambition lies […]
