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.
Gabon’s ongoing political transition takes a decisive turn as former premier faces detention The political landscape in Gabon has shifted dramatically following the arrest of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, a prominent figure from the ousted regime of Ali Bongo Ondimba. Detained on April 15, 2026, the former prime minister was placed in provisional detention, a move that […]
The recent statements from the foreign ministers of Niger and Mali have sparked widespread debate. While they have sharply criticized their West African neighbors within the ECOWAS bloc for allegedly supporting terrorism, they simultaneously express willingness to engage in limited cooperation. This contradictory stance—alternating between confrontation and collaboration—reveals a deeper challenge: severing ties with a […]
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 […]
Pastef’s institutional overhaul: Ousmane Sonko’s strategic reforms for stronger governance In Senegal, the Pastef party has launched a major internal restructuring initiative, spearheaded by its leader, Ousmane Sonko. This bold move aims to modernize the political formation’s operational framework, ensuring it aligns with today’s partisan governance standards and evolving national expectations. Key changes in party […]
From Pan-African Icon to Isolated Figure Once a prominent voice in African identity politics, Kemi Seba now faces extradition from South Africa to Benin, navigating a landscape devoid of the allies who once championed his cause. While his supporters decry political persecution, a striking silence has emerged from former collaborators such as Nathalie Yamb and […]
In a regional landscape often defined by political friction, Benin is currently demonstrating a notable level of democratic maturity. Former President Thomas Boni Yayi, a central figure in the nation’s public life, has chosen a path of reconciliation by officially recognizing the rise to power of Romuald Wadagni. This solemn gesture is being viewed as […]
Key political developments The 2024 presidential election in Chad, widely criticized by opposition groups for irregularities, paved the way for Mahamat Idriss Déby to consolidate power in 2025. Following his victory, constitutional amendments extended presidential terms from five to seven years and removed term limits entirely. This change effectively allows Mahamat Idriss Déby to remain […]
On a crisp December morning in Cotonou, the political landscape of West Africa witnessed a dramatic turn of events. On December 7, a group of mutineers stormed national television, declaring they had overthrown Patrice Talon, the President of Bénin. Yet, by the end of the day, the attempted coup had been thwarted, thanks to the […]
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—faces mounting questions about the future of democracy within its borders. Since 2020, military juntas have seized power in these nations, citing rampant insecurity and terrorism as primary motivations. However, as transitions drag on, citizens and observers alike are questioning whether these governments truly intend […]
In response to Mali’s proposal to dissolve all political parties following consultations on the revision of the Political Parties Charter, Ousmane Diallo, Sahel researcher at Amnesty International’s regional office for West and Central Africa, issued a stark warning: « The suggestion to dissolve political parties in Mali is deeply troubling and represents a blatant violation […]
The recent detention of three influential figures in Bénin over an alleged “coup d’état” has shifted the national focus toward the 2026 presidential succession. As President Patrice Talon’s second term nears its conclusion, these arrests have sparked intense public debate regarding the country’s political future. On Wednesday, the prosecutor for the Court for the Suppression […]
