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.
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 […]
As Niamey highlights the strides made by women in advancing development, a starkly different narrative emerges from the embattled regions of Tillabéri. While the Reach Married Adolescent (RMA) initiative is hailed as a transformative step for social progress, its rollout in areas plagued by insurgency has unveiled pressing health and safety concerns, turning what was […]
Senegal’s debt management: new financing solutions beyond IMF programs The debate over Senegal’s public debt has resurfaced with intensity in Dakar’s economic circles. Government officials, financial analysts, and development specialists are now examining alternative financing and restructuring avenues to reduce reliance on traditional International Monetary Fund (IMF) programs. This reassessment comes amid severe budgetary constraints […]
The sun blazed over Kampala as African leaders gathered for a landmark event, their handshakes and smiles masking the weight of pressing continental challenges. On May 12, 2026, Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Togolese Council, arrived in Uganda as a guest of honor for President Yoweri Museveni’s investiture ceremony. Beyond the ceremonial pomp, this visit […]
