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.
For many residents of Ouagadougou, sharing a beer with friends after a workday has become a significant challenge. Over recent months, shelves empty rapidly, stocks dwindle, and prices keep rising. This situation fuels consumer discontent and weakens an entire chain of economic activities. Struggling local bars In a popular drinking spot in the Burkinabe capital, […]
The international gathering in Geneva has brought renewed attention to the deepening connection between corruption and fundamental rights violations, framed within ongoing discussions at the Human Rights Council. Recent resolutions, including the landmark 59/6 adopted in mid-2025, have cemented the understanding that eradicating corruption is inseparable from safeguarding human dignity, democratic principles, and the rule […]
The situation surrounding Guy Hervé Kam continues to generate considerable concern in Burkina Faso. The lawyer, co-founder of the Balai Citoyen citizen movement and president of the Sens political party, was hospitalised in early June after experiencing health issues, while he has been held in detention since January 2024 without having yet been brought to […]
The sahelo-saharan belt has officially become the global epicentre of jihadism. From western Mali to the edges of the Lake Chad basin, millions of Sahelian civilians now live under the grip of groups linked to Al-Qaida or the Islamic State. Farming is banned, ultra-violent social rules are enforced, and the constant fear of the next […]
De Bamako à Bangui, en passant par Niamey, les « Maisons russes » se sont imposées comme l’un des principaux instruments de la stratégie d’influence russe sur le continent africain. Officiellement dédiés à la coopération culturelle et éducative, ces centres sont aujourd’hui présents dans plus de vingt pays et constituent un pilier essentiel du soft […]
Le Niger a officiellement engagé son processus de retrait de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI), une décision qui s’inscrit dans la dynamique de rupture engagée par les autorités militaires depuis leur arrivée au pouvoir en juillet 2023. À travers ce choix, Niamey affirme vouloir défendre sa souveraineté et remettre en cause le fonctionnement d’une institution […]
Niger’s military pivot to Russia fails to curb jihadist violence Three years after the July 2023 coup d’état, Niger’s military junta has yet to reverse the steady advance of jihadist factions operating within its borders. Despite justifying the abrupt shift toward Moscow through the promise of restored security, the nation continues to face relentless assaults, […]
The transitional authorities in Burkina Faso, which came to power following the coup d’état in September 2022, have reportedly opted for confrontation rather than transparency after facing criticism from a resolution passed by the European Parliament regarding human rights and public freedoms in the country. Rather than engaging constructively with the concerns raised, the government […]
The ascension of Captain Ibrahim Traoré to power has positioned him at the forefront of African sovereignist discourse. Through aggressive communication strategies and a pronounced presence on digital platforms, Burkinabè authorities seek to propagate the narrative of an imminent economic resurgence, both domestically and abroad. This discourse is amplified by a network of influencers and […]
The case of Marguerite Gnakadé in Togo has emerged as a stark symbol of the political tensions gripping the nation. A former Minister of Defense (2020–2022) and the first woman to hold this position, she has been detained for 277 days following her vocal criticism of President Faure Gnassingbé’s governance and her public call for […]
Cameroon’s legal profession highlights rule of law at Founders Museum launch Representatives of the Cameroon Bar Association took part in a high-level discussion on democracy, governance, and the rule of law during the inauguration of the Founders Museum in Yaoundé. The event, organized by the U.S. Embassy to mark the 250th anniversary of American Independence, […]
The Journée de l’enfant africain: A Contrast Between Words and Reality The Journée de l’enfant africain, celebrated annually on June 16, serves as a poignant reminder of the fundamental rights that must be upheld for every child across the continent. This year’s focus—universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene—provided yet another platform for African nations […]
