Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

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Joseph Figueira’s harrowing detention in Central African Republic: ‘in Bria, I truly believed I wouldn’t survive’

We bring you an extraordinary testimony from Joseph Figueira, the Belgo-Portuguese researcher who endured two years of captivity after his arrest by Russian Wagner mercenaries. His ordeal commenced in Zemio, located in the southeastern Central African Republic, and concluded with his humanitarian release on April 7th. Key questions linger regarding his detention: was his apprehension […]

Senegal’s prime minister sonko decries western ‘tyranny’ over homosexuality

Monde Sénégal : le premier ministre Ousmane Sonko fustige un Occident qui veut « imposer l’homosexualité » Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko strongly condemned what he termed Western “tyranny” concerning homosexuality during a statement on Friday, May 22. This West African nation has recently implemented stricter penalties for homosexual relations. During a parliamentary session in […]

Chad secures un climate fund eligibility at Baku forum

Chad’s delegation to the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, has achieved a significant outcome. The nation has been officially designated as the eleventh country to qualify for the United Nations Green Climate Fund’s Building Climate Resilience of Urban Populations (BCRUP) program, which previously included ten member states. This international acknowledgment underscores Chad’s proactive commitment […]

Allegations surface regarding africa corps dropping cluster munitions in Mali

Grave accusations have come to light concerning the Africa Corps, alleging the Russian-affiliated entity operating in Mali has deployed cluster munitions. This serious claim suggests the controversial weaponry was used, prompting significant alarm regarding its potential impact across the West African nation. This development casts a shadow over Mali’s current affairs and ongoing security challenges, […]

Dakar-Bamako axis: vital traffic halted between Senegal and Mali

The crucial transport artery linking Dakar, Senegal, with Bamako, the capital of Mali, is currently experiencing a significant interruption, effectively halting the flow of traffic along this vital West African corridor. This disruption has immediate and far-reaching consequences for regional commerce and the movement of goods and people between the two nations. The cessation of […]

Dakar-Bamako route faces disruption amidst west african security challenges

The vital transport corridor connecting Dakar, Senegal, with Bamako, Mali, is currently experiencing significant disruption, leading to a halt in traffic along this key West African artery. This interruption presents considerable challenges for regional commerce and the movement of people between the two neighboring nations, impacting West Africa Mali news and trade. The cessation of […]

Sénégal’s anti-LGBT law sparks french condemnation, Dakar asserts sovereignty

Actualité AFRIQUE Sénégal’s anti-LGBT law sparks french condemnation, Dakar asserts sovereignty FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp = A fresh wave of diplomatic friction has emerged between Sénégal and France, stemming from a recently enacted Senegalese law that toughens penalties for same-sex relations and the arrest of a French national in Dakar during February 2026. These two incidents, unfolding within […]

Togo’s faure gnassingbé champions african energy independence at neisa 2026

Kigali, May 20, 2026 — Intense discussions unfolded within the sophisticated confines of the Kigali Convention Centre, focusing on pressing energy needs and ambitious industrial growth. Heads of State, civil nuclear experts, investors, and international partners converged on May 19, 2026, for the second edition of the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit in Africa (NEISA 2026). […]

Faure Gnassingbé advocates balanced nuclear energy partnerships for Africa

The Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa is currently underway in Kigali, Rwanda‘s capital, attracting numerous African leaders to this significant gathering. On May 19, Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé presented his perspective on nuclear power for Africa. He advocated for a strategy rooted in collaboration between the continent and global energy sector stakeholders, amidst Africa’s […]

Côte d’Ivoire hosts key data protection summit for african digital sovereignty

Abidjan recently became the focal point for digital governance as the ninth international conference of the African Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities (RAPDP) commenced on Monday, May 18, 2026. This four-day gathering drew participants from over thirty African and European nations, featuring twenty-four African delegations, alongside international experts, private sector representatives, and specialized institutions. […]

Chad and China strengthen bonds through language and cultural exchange

Tchad Chad and China strengthen bonds through language and cultural exchange The national final of the Chinese language competition in Chad showcased robust cultural and academic connections between Chad and China, celebrating six years of productive collaboration facilitated by the Confucius Institute. — 3 min de lecture Partager The national final of the global Chinese […]

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