Mali Voice

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Mali Voice

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

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Cameroon: revitalizing electoral list enrollment with strategic incentives

Cameroon: revitalizing electoral list enrollment with strategic incentives In his political commentary broadcast on Radio Tiemeni Siantou (90.5 FM in Yaoundé and Bafang) on August 31, 2026, Eric Boniface Tchouakeu delved into the critical issue of electoral list registration in Cameroon. Publicité The electoral registration landscape in Cameroon   The annual revision of electoral lists, […]

Enhancing public services in makokou, Gabon

Politique Gabon : Makokou, le service public se rapproche Libreville, Saturday, August 29, 2026 – In Makokou, the Ogooué-Ivindo province continues its transformation through services that directly impact its citizens. On Saturday, August 29, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, accompanied by First Lady Zita Oligui Nguema, officially opened the new National Social Security Fund (CNSS) […]

Sénégal’s ruling party challenges Ousmane Sonko over 3.7 billion FCFA fund use

Sénégal’s ruling party challenges Ousmane Sonko over 3.7 billion FCFA fund use Allegations of improper fund usage against Ousmane Sonko In Sénégal, the political party Kiiraay Les Patriotes Républicains, closely associated with President Diomaye Faye, has leveled serious accusations against former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The party alleges that Sonko improperly utilized approximately 3.7 billion […]

Serigne Habib Sy formally declares allegiance to Pastef in Tivaouane

Influential religious figure Serigne Habib Sy has publicly announced his official adherence to Pastef following a significant meeting with Ousmane Sonko in Diaksao. He explicitly stated his intention to acquire a party membership card, thereby openly confirming his support for the political movement led by Sonko. Ahead of the revered Mawlid celebration in Tivaouane, Ousmane […]

Serigne Khalifa Kounta backs Ousmane Sonko in Ndiassane, citing religious pride

Serigne Khalifa Kounta backs Ousmane Sonko in Ndiassane, citing religious pride Addressing the President of the National Assembly, Serigne Khalifa Kounta notably proclaimed, “Ndongo daara le, arabisan le, ku mokeul alxourane le.” Serigne Khalifa Kounta, the esteemed spokesperson for the Khadre Sufi order, showered Ousmane Sonko with profound commendation. The President of the National Assembly […]

Tensions flare in the National Assembly: Abdou Mbow’s ‘country in danger’ remarks ignite debate with Ousmane Sonko

A particularly charged atmosphere enveloped the National Assembly as Deputy Abdou Mbow addressed the chamber. From the podium, the parliamentarian painted a grim picture of the nation’s state, declaring unequivocally, « il y a une crise dans ce pays » (there is a crisis in this country). During his address, Abdou Mbow specifically referenced the […]

Cameroon halts somdiaa’s sale of sosucam shares

Cameroonian authorities have officially suspended the planned sale of shares held by the Somdiaa group in the Société sucrière du Cameroun (Sosucam), the nation’s leading sugar industry operator. This pause, enacted by the Yaoundé executive, effectively freezes a transaction that business circles across the sub-region had been closely monitoring for several months. The decision impacts […]

Ousmane Sonko assumes leadership of Senegal’s new parliamentary evaluation committee

The Committee for the Evaluation of Public Policies (CEPP) is tasked with structuring, leading, and overseeing parliamentary evaluations of public policies. Its core mission is to enhance the monitoring of public action and improve the effectiveness of implemented policies across Senegal. The National Assembly has reached a pivotal milestone in strengthening parliamentary oversight. On Friday, […]

Ousmane sonko seeks clarification from justice minister on land allocations

Ousmane Sonko demands clarity on land allocations from justice minister Following a plenary session dedicated to ratifying six proposed resolutions for establishing inquiry commissions on Thursday, Ousmane Sonko disclosed that he had received two responses from the Minister of Justice, the Keeper of the Seals. As President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko is seeking […]

Abdourahmane Diouf questions luxury vehicle purchases linked to political funds during Sonko’s tenure

Abdourahmane Diouf addresses state vehicles The contentious debate surrounding the administration of political funds within the Primature has taken a fresh turn. This Tuesday, Abdourahmane Diouf publicly addressed previous statements made by Ousmane Sonko, who had acknowledged utilizing political allocations from the Primature for acquiring vehicles. Diouf recounted his personal struggles from his time as […]

Kloto 1 commune in Kpalimé approves record 2026 budget for development

KPALIMÉ — The Kloto 1 Municipal Council is accelerating its development agenda. During its third ordinary session of 2026, local representatives approved a substantial budget supplement of 456.3 million FCFA, elevating the communal budget from 531.2 million to an impressive total exceeding 987.5 million FCFA. This significant 46.2% increase marks a pivotal strategic shift for […]

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