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.
Mali: la population sous blocus crie famine, le gouvernement refuse de négocier avec les «terroristes» RFI sam. 9 mai 2026 à 6:16 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Addressing the diplomatic community within the nation, the Foreign Minister of Mali responded to local political factions advocating for […]
Commentary Mali Attacks: Aggravating the Sahel Security Crisis Coordinated Mali attacks expose state vulnerabilities, insurgent adaptation, and shifting regional alliances across the Sahel North Africa By Salem A. Salem May 7, 2026 Share: The April 25 coordinated attacks in Mali mark a dangerous inflection point in the Sahel’s security crisis, revealing both the growing sophistication […]
The coordinated insurgent attacks that swept across Mali on April 25, 2026, represent a significant turning point, not merely for Bamako and the escalating violence in the Sahel, but for the broader West African region. These events underscore the inherent vulnerability of Mali’s existing security framework and prompt critical questions for West African nations, particularly […]
what lies ahead for Mali’s military government after shocking rebel attacks residents across Mali were jolted awake on saturday by the echoes of gunfire and explosions in coordinated assaults that pierced the capital, Bamako. attackers brazenly stormed the city, assassinated the defence minister and seized control of northern territories. an alliance of two militant groups—the […]
Mali’s post-coup leadership has repositioned the country as a sovereign actor on the global stage, moving away from traditional Western partners while forging new ties with countries like Russia and the UAE. This strategy, marketed as a reclaiming of national autonomy, has instead revealed the limitations of transactional partnerships in fragile states. Despite diversifying alliances, […]
Share Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on LinkedIn Share Executive summary Following a series of military coups in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, press freedom in the three Sahel countries has witnessed an increasingly downward trend. Independent journalism faces threats from both regime authorities as well as broader insecurity in the region from […]
The National Anti-Corruption Week for 2025 officially began on December 9, 2025, in Bamako, Mali. The launch event was presided over by Mamoudou Kassogué, the Minister of Justice and Human Rights. This annual initiative, designed to raise public awareness about anti-corruption efforts, maintained the impactful theme from the previous year: “Uniting with youth against corruption: […]
Coup d’Etat Bénin recently became the latest nation on a growing list of African countries where military officers have attempted to seize control since 2020. The military takeover bid unfolded over several hours on Sunday before authorities declared it had been thwarted. In a scenario increasingly common across West Africa, a contingent of soldiers appeared […]
Africa Benin thwarts coup attempt: president declares situation ‘under control’ Gunfire erupted in the economic capital, and military personnel restricted access to the presidential palace. In Cotonou Article Why trust Le Devoir ? Benin’s government announced on Sunday that it had successfully thwarted a coup attempt aimed at overthrowing President Patrice Talon. The president confirmed the […]
Burkina Faso’s transitional government targets corrupt officials Allegations of widespread corruption have been brought to light by the Korag, an oversight body established last year in Burkina Faso. This institution is tasked with “monitoring the execution of the nation’s strategic vision” throughout the transitional period. In a detailed statement, Korag revisited a four-year-old case involving […]
The administration led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré has announced the uncovering of a significant network of dishonest officials within the Ouagadougou Court of Appeal. These judicial officers, apprehended in October, face allegations of accepting payments to influence legal rulings. Significant irregularities within Burkina Faso’s judiciary According to an official statement reviewed on Thursday, approximately ten […]
Nos opérations Burkina Faso Depuis 2008 Nos opérations Burkina Faso Chiffres clés Population:23 548 781 PIB par habitant:987,3 Indice de développement humain:186 / 193 Volume opérationnel:23 165 251 Personnes soutenues:1 238 398 Espérance de vie:61 ans Équipe:367 Burkina Faso Lieux d’intervention 1. Bobo-Dioulasso 2. Dori 3. Fada N’gourma 4. Ouagadougou 5. Ouahigouya 6. Tenkodogo Depuis […]
