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 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 […]
Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire has abandoned plans to set up a fan zone in the capital for the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal on May 30. The decision follows reservations expressed by the police prefecture amid an already heightened security context, with the match set to be broadcast exclusively at Parc […]
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 » […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The eight-year prison sentences handed down to eight opposition leaders from the Collectif des Forces pour le Changement (GCAP) on May 8, 2026, have sparked widespread concern across Chad’s political landscape. Opposition figures describe the ruling as a stark indicator of a troubling shift in the nation’s democratic climate, signaling a dangerous erosion of public […]
Football fans across France are bracing for a blockbuster showdown as RC Lens and Paris Saint-Germain lock horns this Wednesday in a must-watch Ligue 1 clash that could decide the championship. The kickoff is set for 21:00 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, where the stakes couldn’t be higher. Why this Lens vs PSG match matters This isn’t […]
Ethnic tensions escalate amid counterterrorism operations Burkina Faso is grappling with a deepening crisis as the government’s aggressive campaign against armed groups intensifies. At the heart of the turmoil lies a growing divide between the military-led administration under Captain Ibrahim Traoré and the Peul ethnic community. Reports of targeted military abuses and economic strangulation have […]
Chad Virtual meeting for US citizens in Chad on May 20 The US Embassy in N’Djamena will host an online gathering on May 20 to address safety concerns and consular services for American citizens residing in Chad. Alwihda Info May 13, 2026 Share The US Embassy in N’Djamena will hold a virtual town hall meeting […]
The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, is taking direct charge of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address a pressing debt crisis. This move comes as his Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, hosted a Dakar conference exploring alternatives to solutions proposed by Bretton Woods institutions. The announcement was made through a communiqué from […]
