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.

Chadian military strikes in lake Chad claim nigerian fishermen’s lives

Following devastating overnight raids by Boko Haram militants on a military base in Barka Tolorom—which left 25 dead, including two generals, and 46 wounded on May 4—the Chadian Air Force swiftly responded. “Chadian fighter jets targeted islands in Lake Chad under jihadist control, straddling the borders of Nigeria, Niger, and Chad,” reported Africa Radio. The […]

Senegal’s public debt: economists seek innovative solutions beyond traditional frameworks

Senegal’s escalating public debt has, over the past year, emerged as a significant point of contention between the administration led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the Bretton Woods institutions. On Monday, May 11, a gathering of economists from across Africa and Asia commenced deliberations in Dakar, aiming to chart viable pathways out of the […]

Chad’s minister of mines applauds sonemic’s pioneering advancements

This Monday, following the presentation of its annual performance review and a reiteration of its mandate, the National Mining and Commercialization Company (SONEMIC) received high praise from Chad’s Minister of Mines, Fatimé Haram Acyl. She expressed profound satisfaction with the strategic vision driving the company, particularly highlighting its commitment to fostering local innovations. Firstly, the […]

Ousmane sonko spearheads pastef’s internal restructuring ahead of 2026 congress

ousmane sonko spearheads pastef’s internal restructuring ahead of 2026 congress Responding to an evolving dynamic in internal structuring, Pastef, under the leadership of Ousmane Sonko, is initiating a significant overhaul of its Party School. This strategic move, which precedes the upcoming 2026 congress, aims to enhance the effectiveness of militant training and supervision. As part […]

Côte d’Ivoire: assalé tiémoko travel ban raises political humiliation claims

The political movement ADCI has strongly condemned the travel ban imposed on its president, Assalé Tiémoko Antoine, who was prevented from boarding a flight to Canada on May 11, 2026. In an official statement, the party expressed its astonishment at this unnotified measure, perceiving it as a deliberate act of political humiliation. ADCI is now […]

Tchad opposition voices silenced warns leader in exile

Tchad opposition repression escalates under Mahamat Idriss Déby Alifa Younous Mahamat, coordinator of the Socialist Party Without Borders (PSF) in France and Europe, has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating political climate in Chad. Speaking during a recent interview, he highlighted the systematic suppression of dissent under the leadership of President Mahamat Idriss Déby. […]

Senegal’s industrial output surges 23.9% in september 2025

Senegal’s industrial sector continues to demonstrate its pivotal role in driving the nation’s economic expansion. The latest economic data reveals a remarkable 23.9% year-on-year surge in industrial production for September 2025, reinforcing the country’s robust macroeconomic trajectory. This growth has contributed to a 4.2% annual GDP increase over the past 12 months, positioning Senegal among […]

Senegal’s debt: el malick ndiaye rejects restructuring, advocates sovereign management

Senegal’s stance on its national debt has been definitively established by its highest authorities. During a meeting in Dakar on Monday, El Malick Ndiaye, President of the National Assembly, reiterated Senegal’s categorical rejection of any public debt restructuring. The parliamentary leader advocates for a “sovereign” strategy, prioritizing internal decisions over negotiations with a consortium of […]

Sénégal: diomaye faye’s challenging path to political autonomy

The year was 49 BCE, a historical moment far removed from the modern-day Cap-Vert peninsula. General Julius Caesar stood poised to re-enter Rome, a city then under the governance of Consul Pompey, following his victorious campaigns against the Gauls. Established Roman law, unequivocally decreed by the Senate, mandated that any military commander must relinquish their […]

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