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.
In a brazen assault on Mali’s already fragile energy infrastructure, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) executed a coordinated sabotage campaign over the weekend of May 10–11, 2026. The attack, which unfolded near the Baoulé forest in the Kayes region, saw multiple high-voltage transmission towers demolished with precision. The resulting blackout […]
Norway’s International Development Minister concludes productive visit to Dakar His Excellency Mr. Åsmund Aukrust, Norway’s Minister of International Development, concluded a two-day official visit to Dakar, Senegal, from May 3 to 4, 2026. May 12, 2026 The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dakar warmly welcomed Norway’s Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, during his official visit […]
President Alassane Ouattara has announced sweeping reforms within the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et la Paix (RHDP), Côte d’Ivoire’s ruling coalition, aimed at tightening party discipline and streamlining operations. Key changes in party structure During a high-level meeting held in Abidjan on May 7, the Ivorian leader outlined plans to establish several new […]
Paris Saint-Germain is set to face RC Lens this Wednesday in a pivotal rescheduled Ligue 1 fixture from the 29th round. The capital club has a prime opportunity to secure its fifth consecutive French championship. Paris Saint-Germain finds itself on the brink of a historic domestic achievement, having already secured a spot in the Champions […]
The coordinated attacks on April 25 and 26 in Bamako, Kati, Gao, Sévaré, and Kidal have reignited a long-suppressed debate in Mali’s security circles: is it time to open dialogue with jihadist factions? As the Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, and the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA)—a Tuareg rebel group—intensify joint […]
Le RC Lens reçoit le Paris Saint-Germain ce mercredi dans un match en retard de la 29ᵉ journée de Ligue 1 qui pourrait bien sacrer champion de France le Paris Saint-Germain Où et quand ?
Authorities in Senegal are significantly intensifying their efforts to repress individuals perceived as homosexual. This escalating campaign has recently seen a 30-year-old French citizen apprehended in his own home, where he currently remains imprisoned. More broadly, reports indicate that hundreds of men have been arrested across the country in recent weeks, signalling a severe tightening […]
Football fans are in for an exciting evening this Tuesday as Red Star face Rodez in a crucial play-off match to secure a spot in Ligue 1. With the stakes high and the competition fierce, this encounter promises to deliver drama and intensity on the pitch. When and where to watch the Red Star vs […]
Chad faces growing concerns over political freedoms as opposition leaders face harsh sentences In Chad, the recent eight-year prison sentences handed down to eight leaders of the opposition coalition GCAP have ignited fierce criticism from political figures nationwide. The verdict, delivered on May 8, 2026, is seen as a stark warning of the government’s tightening […]
On Wednesday at 9 p.m., the match between Paris Saint-Germain (leaders) and Lens (runners-up) will kick off at the Bollaert Stadium in Lens. Originally scheduled for the 29th matchday of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season, this high-stakes encounter promises drama, passion, and top-tier football. In a press conference, Lens forward Florian Thauvin (33) shared his […]
The Algerian delegation from Sonelgaz International, currently in N’Djamena for a working mission focused on a new power plant project, is wrapping up its visit to Chad. To celebrate the conclusion of their stay, the Minister of Water and Energy hosted a formal dinner in their honor at a local hotel. The evening featured traditional […]
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, where information spreads at lightning speed, Chad is taking bold steps to shield its youth from the pitfalls of the online world. On May 12, 2026, the National Library in N’Djamena hosted the kickoff of a transformative training program, bringing together 100 young Chadians to explore digital citizenship and the […]
