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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Romuald wadagni’s inaugural foreign trip to Abidjan signals diplomatic focus

Just a few days following his inauguration, Béninese President Romuald Wadagni is poised to undertake his very first official international visit. The highly anticipated trip is set for Côte d’Ivoire, specifically Abidjan, where he is expected to be hosted by his Ivorian counterpart, Alassane Ouattara. While official confirmation from Béninese authorities remains pending, widespread information […]

Morocco and the united states: cementing a powerful strategic alliance

Morocco–United States: an enduring partnership The long-standing relationship between Morocco and the United States has seen significant strengthening in recent years. This deepening bond is evident in several critical areas, including the resolution of the Sahara conflict, enhanced military cooperation, and Rabat’s active participation in the Peace Council, an initiative established by former President Donald […]

Niger-Benin border: a new diplomatic path emerges between Niamey and Cotonou

After three years of closure, the Niger-Benin border is poised for a significant shift. The recent visit of Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine to Cotonou last Sunday, where he attended the inauguration of the new Beninese Head of State, Romuald Wadagni, has re-established a direct political channel between Niamey and Cotonou. Addressing his hosts, […]

Visa trafficking scandal implicates Niger’s interior minister

General Mohamed Toumba, Niger’s influential Minister of Interior and a pivotal figure within the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) since the coup d’état on July 26, 2023, is now embroiled in a highly sensitive affair. The senior military official faces indirect implications in an illicit scheme involving the commercialization of residency […]

Visual evidence emerges of cluster bomb use in Mali

Compelling visual evidence has surfaced, indicating the use of cluster munitions within Mali. These findings bring to light the presence of such weaponry in the West African region, prompting scrutiny over military engagements in the country. The deployment of cluster bombs, often associated with widespread and indiscriminate impact, remains a serious international concern, particularly in […]

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 […]

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