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.
A persistent security crisis in Burkina Faso Burkina Faso continues to grapple with an escalating security crisis, prompting growing scrutiny of the ministerial authorities’ communication strategy. On Wednesday, August 19, the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) claimed control over three strategic outposts previously held by the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) in […]
As May 2026 unfolds, the delicate equilibrium of purchasing power across West Africa faces renewed pressure. Amidst persistent inflationary trends compelling households to safeguard their savings, a stark divergence in fuel pricing has emerged at service stations, notably between Côte d’Ivoire and Bénin. Côte d’Ivoire: The Paradox of a Producing Nation Following a quarter of […]
Activist Kemi Seba remains incarcerated in South Africa after a Pretoria court ruled on April 29 to deny his bail application, dismissing arguments presented by his defense team. The decision underscores the gravity of the international arrest warrants issued by Benin and the perceived flight risk associated with his case. The hearing, which concluded without […]
After years of evading accountability, Kemi Seba now confronts the tightening grip of Beninese justice. Recently detained in South Africa for violating immigration statutes, the self-proclaimed pan-African figure finds himself ensnared by the legal consequences of his alleged criminal activities. The Beninese government has formally requested his extradition, citing charges of terrorism and threats to […]
In the heart of Mali, a single photograph has become a symbol of the country’s fractured sovereignty. The image, which spread rapidly across Malian social media, depicts opposition leader Oumar Mariko—currently living in exile—standing alongside fighters from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin, JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate […]
The era of media provocation has transitioned into a period of legal accountability. The arrest of Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, better known as Kémi Séba, on Wednesday, April 15, in Johannesburg, marks a significant turning point. According to Beninese authorities, his activities have shifted from activism to state-level criminality, leading Cotonou to demand his […]
The internet is in an uproar following the release of several audio recordings attributed to Pan-Africanist activist Kemi Seba. These recordings, whose authenticity is currently the subject of heated debate, suggest direct collusion between the leader of Urgences Panafricanistes and power circles in Niamey, aimed at destabilizing several states within the sub-region. Exchanges with Grave […]
