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.

Local Politics

Libreville’s 2025 administrative accounts show surplus amid governance shift

Libreville’s municipal council reconvened under new leadership this week to review the city’s administrative and management accounts for the 2025 fiscal year. The session, held in the Jean-Félix Lassy hall, brought together councillors alongside Marie-Françoise Dikoumba, the Governor of the Estuary Province, signaling a return to institutional stability following recent political turbulence. Last April’s rejection […]

Battle for Douala’s Wouri-Est: why every Cameroon party fights hard

In the heart of Douala, Cameroun’s economic powerhouse, the Wouri-Est constituency stands as a political battleground where no party can afford to lose. As election season intensifies, the stakes couldn’t be higher for both ruling and opposition forces, each eyeing this key district with determination. Why Wouri-Est matters in Cameroon’s political landscape Wouri-Est isn’t just […]

Uniforme now mandatory for taxi-moto drivers in Kétou

In Kétou, a new regulation has been introduced requiring all taxi-moto drivers to wear uniforms. This initiative, covering all six districts of the municipality, aims to enhance passenger safety, improve driver identification, and streamline urban transport operations. What the reform entails The local authorities emphasize that the uniform will serve as a clear identifier, making […]

Senegal constitution revision: Sonko urges Diomaye Faye to enact law

In a decisive call to action, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, has urged Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the country’s President, to formally approve the newly adopted constitutional amendment. The legislative body voted overwhelmingly in favor of the reform earlier this week, and Sonko asserts that this vote alone constitutes both adoption and ratification, leaving […]

Willy mengue urges Equinoxe TV to balance coverage of MRC leadership debate

Politics Willy Mengue urges Equinoxe TV to balance coverage of MRC leadership debate Prominent opposition leader Willy Mengue has called on Equinoxe TV to provide fair and balanced coverage following a recent broadcast featuring a MRC party figure’s defense of Maurice Kamto’s contested return to leadership. Alexandre L. |6 hours ago|2 minutes read AAA Follow […]

Senegal politics diouf slams sonko over constitutional reform stance

During a press briefing held by the Diomaye Président coalition, Minister Abdourahmane Diouf delivered a sharp response to recent criticisms leveled at the constitutional reform process by Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly. His remarks underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to maintaining stability in Senegal, even as political tensions rise over proposed institutional changes. […]

Gabon: 7mp strengthens grassroots presence with president’s support

The founder of Gabon’s Parti pour les 7 Merveilles du Peuple Gabonais (7MP), Joël Ngoueneni Ndzengouma, has just completed a three-week nationwide tour covering all nine provinces. Beyond a routine outreach exercise, this mission marked a strategic push to deepen the party’s territorial roots while reinforcing its alignment with President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s agenda.

Mali Assembly session: Ousmane Sonko confronts foreign minister Cheikh Niang

The National Assembly of Mali witnessed a tense session as opposition leader Ousmane Sonko faced Foreign Minister Cheikh Niang in a high-stakes debate. The confrontation, broadcast live, drew significant attention from both political circles and the public, underscoring the growing tensions in Mali’s political landscape. During the session, Sonko pressed Cheikh Niang on several critical […]

Pastef’s internal strife in Ziguinchor threatens party unity

Ziguinchor’s political fault lines threaten Pastef’s cohesion In Ziguinchor, the once-unified facade of the Pastef party has cracked, exposing deep-seated divisions. What began as subtle rivalries between local leaders has erupted into an open power struggle, casting a shadow over the party’s future in this southern stronghold. The feud centers on two prominent figures: Djibril […]

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