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Mali Voice

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

Politique

Political tensions rise in Senegal as ousmane sonko challenges president

Just days after his dismissal from office, former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko launched a sharp counterattack against President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. In a high-stakes press conference held in Dakar on Tuesday, Sonko accused the administration of lacking political legitimacy, warning that his party could deploy its 130-seat parliamentary majority to challenge the government through a […]

Political tensions in Senegal after sonko’s dismissal

In a dramatic escalation of political tensions, Ousmane Sonko, the former Prime Minister and leader of the Pastef party, has launched a scathing critique of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration. Just one week after his removal from office, Sonko accused the president of ignoring warnings about the current political climate, framing the situation as an […]

Cameroonian mp rolande ngo issi joins superior council of magistracy

Politique Cameroonian mp rolande ngo issi joins superior council of magistracy The Cameroonian Party for National Reconciliation (PCRN), led by Cabral Libii, has officially gained a position within the country’s governance structure, now working alongside the ruling RDPC. This significant development follows the appointment of Honorable Rolande Ngo Issi, a PCRN Member of Parliament, to […]

Bénin’s intelligence evolution: new general directorate for enhanced security

Accueil Bénin Bénin’s intelligence evolution: new general directorate for enhanced security Bénin Politique Bénin’s intelligence evolution: new general directorate for enhanced security Par Rédacteur – 3 juin 2026 112 0 FacebookXPinterestWhatsAppCopy URL Bénin is embarking on a significant transformation of its national intelligence apparatus, marked by the establishment of the Direction générale des services (Dgs). […]

DRC census mapping agents recruitment kicks off ahead of 2027 population count

DRC initiates census mapping agent recruitment for 2027 population count Alain AKPADJI, UNFPA Representative in DRC and Guylain Nyembo Mbwizya, DRC Minister of Planning and Development Cooperation Politics June 3, 2026 – 07:47 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is advancing its second General Population and Housing Census (RGPH-2) with the official launch of […]

Bénin’s president wadagni advances Sahel diplomacy, fostering Bénin-Niger border reopening hopes

Accueil Bénin Retombées du périple de Wadagni dans le Sahel :  Frontière Bénin-Niger :… Bénin Politique Retombées du périple de Wadagni dans le Sahel :  Frontière Bénin-Niger : de l’impossible à 15 jours d’espoir Par Matin Libre – 3 juin 2026 17 0 FacebookXPinterestWhatsAppCopy URL On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni received […]

Senegal political dialogue between sonko and faye to prevent crisis

Senegal: Sonko extends olive branch to President Faye amid calls for political dialogue Political developments. The newly appointed President of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has called for urgent political dialogue with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Despite deep ideological divides, Sonko reassured that his party, Pastef, will not pursue measures that could destabilize the government. […]

Sénégal: navigating political transitions with democracy at the forefront

Senegal’s political landscape remains tense as the newly appointed government, led by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô, faces scrutiny over its composition and legitimacy. The 30-minister team, crafted without key figures from the Pastef party—despite its leader Ousmane Sonko’s membership—signals a growing rift between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Sonko. As the coalition’s […]

Political plot against Ousmane Sonko’s parliamentary reinstatement exposed

In a heated confrontation that has gripped Bamako’s political scene, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party and head of the parliamentary majority, has forcefully dismissed attempts by opposition and independent deputies to block his reinstatement as a member of the National Assembly. Speaking to journalists, Sonko condemned what he described as a calculated conspiracy […]

Ousmane Sonko’s complete Wolof address to the National Assembly

The esteemed President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, recently delivered his complete public address entirely in Wolof, marking a pivotal moment for parliamentary communication. This full Wolof speech by President Sonko offers profound insights, directly engaging with the public in one of the nation’s primary languages. Citizens can now access the entirety of Ousmane […]

Ousmane sonko reveals pre-election agreement with president faye from cap manuel prison

ousmane sonko reveals pre-election agreement with president faye from cap manuel prison Ousmane Sonko has publicly disclosed the existence of a political protocol signed with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye prior to the 2024 elections, an agreement forged while Sonko was incarcerated. This collaboration, which he characterizes as a profound commitment for Senegal’s future, has ignited […]

Ousmane sonko urges dialogue to avert Senegal crisis

Ousmane Sonko, recently removed from his position as Prime Minister, has publicly advocated for meaningful dialogue to safeguard Senegal from potential political turmoil. Amidst brewing tensions following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s formation of a new government, Sonko underscored the critical importance of candid discussions for the nation’s enduring stability. The leader of Senegal’s majority party, […]

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