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.

Senegal’s escalating crackdown on LGBTQ+ individuals

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 […]

Chad political crackdown sparks outrage among opposition leaders

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 […]

Tchad launches digital literacy program for 100 youth in N’Djamena

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 […]

Mali’s reconciliation minister addresses bandiagara after deadly attacks

A high-level government delegation, led by General Ismaël Wagué, the Minister of State for Reconciliation, Peace, and National Cohesion, recently traveled to Bandiagara in central Mali. The visit on Monday, May 11, 2026, followed a brutal terrorist assault that occurred on May 6, targeting the villages of Kori-Kori and Gomossogou within the Bankass circle. This […]

Controversy over Togolese traditional leadership in Adakpamé

Withdrawal of recognition for chief of Adakpamé sparks debate in Togo The alleged removal of official recognition for Togbui Adjikou Lanklivi I, traditional leader of Adakpamé Kpota-Colas in Lomé’s Golfe 1 district, has ignited sharp reactions across customary, administrative, and political circles in Togo. For days, the issue has dominated discussions on social media and […]

Niger’s COVACC warns of 2026 rainy season threats

As the rainy season approaches in Niger, government authorities are sounding the alarm over potential risks for livestock and infrastructure damage. The Operational Centre for Monitoring, Alerts and Crisis Management (COVACC), under the Ministry of the Interior, has urged citizens—especially pastoral communities—to exercise extreme caution as the first rains of 2026 are expected to bring […]

Senegal’s political tensions: a deep dive into the diomaye faye and ousmane sonko leadership clash

The evolving dynamics between Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko have sparked intense scrutiny from opposition factions. Abdou Mbow, a prominent member of the Takku Wallu parliamentary group and APR party loyalist, recently framed the situation as a political showdown compounded by an institutional crisis. His public critique, rooted in the […]

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