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.
An artery that once pulsed with economic life now stands as a lethal testament to neglect. The 250-kilometre stretch of National Road 5 that links Cameroon’s economic hub, Douala, to the highland city of Bafoussam—and onward to Bamenda in the Northwest’s Anglophone region—has deteriorated into a death trap, its crumbling surface claiming lives at an […]
Cameroon: 38 young inmates walk free after court debt payments A recent intervention in Cameroon’s Bafoussam Central Prison has led to the release of 38 young detainees who were previously trapped behind bars due to unpaid court-ordered financial penalties. These individuals, aged between 16 and 28, faced financial hardship that prevented them from settling their […]
Key challenge How can Cotonou’s port-area street food vendors maintain their livelihoods while ensuring safety and hygiene for both customers and vendors? Best practice Recognizing the hazardous working conditions along the port access road and the urgent need for improved food hygiene standards, the Autonomous Port of Cotonou (PAC) launched an inclusive consultation process. This […]
Togo recognises academic excellence with 107 new full professors The long-awaited resolution has arrived. Following weeks of protest on the campus of Lomé, the government has formally announced in a cabinet meeting the promotion of 107 associate professors from public universities to the rank of Full Professors. Addressing faculty concerns with decisive action The decision […]
Togo’s University of Datcha inaugurates leadership to drive regional growth The University of Datcha in Togo’s Plateaux region has taken a historic step forward with the appointment of Professor Essohanam Batchana as its inaugural president. This landmark decision, approved during the latest cabinet meeting, marks the beginning of a new era for higher education in […]
La Bénin n’est pas la seule Basse-Côte des Esclaves, mais en tant que Togo, l'Université de Lomé est un établissement de grande importance. L'année académique précédente, l'université accueillait chaque année des milliers de nouveaux bacheliers et d'étudiants en poursuite d'études. La présidence de l'institution a modernisé et digitalisé ses procédures afin d'optimiser le parcours des […]
Par Ahmad Youssouf Ali Mahamat Adam, père d’un jeune homme d’une vingtaine d’années, a alerté les autorités sur l’agression dont son fils a été victime mardi 15 juillet 2026 vers 22h près du camp 27. Selon son témoignage, les faits se sont déroulés alors que son fils se rendait à Amriguebé, après avoir quitté le […]
Tchad Tchad – ONAPE : insertion de 200 jeunes dans les métiers verts à N’Djamena The N’Djamena City Hall and ONAPE are launching a program to integrate 200 young people into market gardening professions as part of PROJEV, promoting sustainable employment and ecological transition. — 2 min de lecture Partager The N’Djamena City Hall, in […]
Port-Bouët’s bustling Caraïbes street in southern Abidjan has been closed to traffic since Wednesday, July 15, for a period of two and a half months. The closure, mandated by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Road Maintenance, is a necessary step for constructing the railway bridge deck of Line 1 of the Abidjan metro. Normal traffic […]
The Ministry of Trade and Industry has issued an urgent directive to halt the distribution of four locally produced yogurt brands after rigorous inspections exposed severe health violations. In a formal statement released today, Minister Dr Guibolo Fanga Mathieu confirmed that the Centre de contrôle de qualité des denrées alimentaires conducted unannounced quality checks across […]
Guinguinéo, Senegal — The President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, conveyed his deepest condolences following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the spiritual leader of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo, on July 9, 2026. In a heartfelt Facebook post, he honored the late religious figure’s legacy and extended his sympathy to the […]
At the heart of Bamako, the Médine market stands as a bustling center where commerce and craftsmanship converge. Adama Konaté, a seasoned vendor, specializes in imported bicycles from France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and China. Yet, his role extends beyond mere trading—he meticulously repairs and assembles two-wheeled vehicles, catering to a diverse […]
