Mali Voice

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Mali Voice

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

Politique

Senegal’s political landscape shifts amid social reforms

Senegal’s political landscape shifts amid social reforms 28 minutes (27/05/2026) Ajouter à la liste 23 min Disponible jusqu’au 27/05/2027 Info et société Décryptages Émission Senegal is currently navigating a period of significant political and societal upheaval. On Friday, May 22, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced a major cabinet change, dismissing his Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, […]

Ousmane sonko elected Senegal assembly president new prime minister appointed

Ousmane Sonko elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly after brief removal Five days after his dismissal as Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko has been elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly. Meanwhile, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed a new Prime Minister to lead the government. The political landscape in Dakar is evolving rapidly as new leadership […]

Ousmane sonko’s assembly presidency threatens Senegal’s stability

In Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye now faces a critical challenge: governing with an Assembly dominated by his political rival. Ousmane Sonko’s election as Speaker of the National Assembly on Tuesday morning raises pressing questions about the future of governance in the country. While Sonko has pledged to avoid institutional crises, his warning that the […]

Senegal parliament elects former prime minister ousmane sonko as president

automatic playback Yes No Senegal: Former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko elected President of the National Assembly Ousmane Sonko has been elected President of the National Assembly just four days after being dismissed by the Head of State. The opposition boycotted the session, labeling the move a “constitutional coup.” Key developments in Senegal’s political landscape Tous […]

What Benin citizens expect from president romuald wadagni

Romuald Wadagni has been sworn in as Benin’s new president after securing over 94% of the vote in April’s election. In his inaugural address, he outlined ambitious goals: fostering inclusive economic growth, improving living standards, upholding the rule of law, and strengthening counter-terrorism measures. The question now is which of these priorities will shape his […]

Senegal’s political drama: ousmane sonko’s return to parliament sparks controversy

PolitiqueSénégal Ousmane Sonko, nouveau président du parlement sénégalais ? Saikou Seydi 26/05/202626 mai 2026 Senegalese lawmakers are set to convene this Tuesday to formalize Ousmane Sonko’s return to the National Assembly and elect a new Speaker. This move has drawn strong condemnation from the opposition, who label the procedure as unlawful. https://p.dw.com/p/5EIKO Outside Ousmane Sonko’s […]

Bénin’s new presidential inauguration signals political reconciliation and regional outreach

On May 24, 2026, Cotonou became the focal point of a day imbued with profound symbolic meaning. Beyond the official investiture of Bénin’s new president, Romuald Wadagni, it was the diverse composition of the political and diplomatic attendees that truly captured the attention of observers. Opposition figures, former heads of state, representatives from several neighboring […]

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