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.

Why lens-psg clash isn’t on ligue 1+ this week

Lens hosts Paris Saint-Germain this Wednesday at 21:00 in a rescheduled Ligue 1 showdown that could crown the capital club champions for the 14th time. Yet the high-stakes clash won’t air on Ligue 1+, leaving many fans searching for alternatives. With just six points separating PSG from the title, Luis Enrique’s side arrives in Lens […]

Niger announces major regional split to strengthen security against jihadists

Niger’s administrative overhaul: splitting regions to fight terrorism Since seizing power in July 2023, General Abdourahamane Tiani’s administration has prioritized combating Islamist militant groups operating across Niger. A sweeping administrative reform is now underway to restructure the country’s regional map, with the government unveiling plans to increase regions from eight to nineteen and departments from […]

Kenya commends Chad’s vital role in global security and africa forward summit

Kenyan President William Ruto acknowledged the strong bilateral ties between Kenya and Chad this Wednesday, May 15. He specifically commended President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno’s dedication to fostering international security and ensuring the successful outcome of the Africa Forward Summit. Following discussions at State House with his Chadian counterpart, President Ruto characterized the diplomatic relationship […]

Bénin: patrice talon’s final cabinet meeting signals smooth presidential transition

A significant moment unfolded this Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Palais de la Marina, as Bénin’s outgoing President Patrice Talon presided over his concluding Council of Ministers. This pivotal gathering, marking the culmination of his two terms leading the nation, was notably attended by President-elect Romuald Wadagni, whose presence underscored the imminent transfer of […]

Tchad faces alarming political and security turmoil, opposition party warns

During a press briefing held this Wednesday, May 13, at its headquarters in Bololo, N’Djamena’s 2nd arrondissement, the political party Les Patriotes delivered a scathing indictment of the nation’s escalating political and security crisis. Hisseine Abdoulaye, the party’s spokesperson, described the situation as « a chaotic politico-security landscape » and condemned the « unjust » […]

Kenya and Chad deepen diplomatic ties

Africa Kenya and Chad deepen diplomatic ties Kenyan President William Ruto highlights the strengthening of diplomatic relations with Chad, praising its leadership in supporting Haiti’s security. Alwihda Info May 13, 2026 — 1 min read Share The diplomatic partnership between Kenya and Chad has reached new heights, anchored in shared values, mutual respect, and a […]

Sénégal: backlash against french tv report on lgbtq+ rights

Sénégal: backlash against french tv report on lgbtq+ rights A recent television feature by a European broadcaster has ignited fierce debate in Sénégal, as critics accuse it of misrepresenting local realities and fueling prejudice against the LGBTQ+ community. The program’s claims and selected narratives have drawn sharp reactions from both social media users and legal […]

Security failures in Mali after coordinated jihadist attacks

Mali’s security crisis deepens after april 25 jihadist offensives The Timbuktu Institute, an African research center based in Dakar, has published a scathing analysis titled “Mali: anatomy of a security earthquake”, following the coordinated attacks of April 25. These assaults, carried out by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM)—affiliated with al-Qaeda—and […]

Joint security force Tchad central african republic strengthens border operations

The military authorities of Tchad and the Central African Republic are intensifying efforts to bolster security along their shared border zones. A high-level working session, led by General Moubarak Abakar Nassour Hor, commander of the Tchad-RCA joint force, took place recently to assess the outcomes of recent collaborative operations on the ground. Attended by key […]

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