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.

Maghnes Akliouche’s summer: world cup debut and potential PSG move

Sports,Football,Coupe du monde 2026 Maghnes Akliouche’s summer: world cup debut and potential PSG move The 24-year-old winger is making his World Cup debut with the French national team, set to face Morocco in the quarter-finals, all while managing crucial club negotiations. It’s a demanding period he handles with notable composure. Offrir cet article Ajouter Le […]

Imam kante exposes alleged misuse of special funds by ousmane sonko

In a revealing statement, prominent religious leader Imam Kanté has shed light on the alleged mismanagement of special funds during the tenure of opposition figure Ousmane Sonko. Speaking with conviction, Kanté outlined concerns regarding financial transparency and the allocation of public resources linked to Sonko’s political activities. key revelations from the imam’s testimony According to […]

Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye to establish new political party

In Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is preparing to launch his own political party, signaling a definitive split from his former ally Ousmane Sonko and their shared political platform, Pastef. Aminata Touré, the president’s senior advisor, has been tasked with assembling a dedicated team to spearhead this initiative. The move follows a period of mounting […]

Togo breathes new life into national archives for justice and memory in Lomé

As government bodies worldwide accelerate their digital transformation, Togo is making a concerted effort to re-establish its archives at the core of national operations. In Lomé, during the recent International Archives Day, leading experts and government officials convened to deliberate on the pivotal role of these historical records in safeguarding fundamental rights, preserving collective memory, […]

Two years of AES: sovereignty claims contrasted with persistent challenges in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger

Two years after the establishment of the Sahel States Confederation (AES) by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, its leaders, including Captain Ibrahim Traoré, continue to champion the alliance as a landmark achievement in political and strategic cooperation. The AES is framed as a bold step toward sovereignty, solidarity, and regional integration, a narrative that resonates […]

Point zéro sud-kivu falls to twirwaneho and m23/afc-m23 forces

Point Zéro in Sud-Kivu falls to Twirwaneho and M23/AFC-M23 forces Minembwe, July 6, 2026 — The armed groups Twirwaneho and M23/AFC-M23, part of the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC-M23) politico-military coalition, have claimed control of the strategic Point Zéro position in the Itombwe sector, Mwenga territory, Sud-Kivu. According to their statements, this base served as one […]

Mali’s political and military crisis deepens amid junta’s grip on power

The junta’s addiction to power and the collapse of peace efforts Since seizing control in August 2020, Mali’s military leaders have repeatedly vowed to restore national unity and end the insurgency gripping the country. Yet six years later, their promises remain unfulfilled. By unilaterally abandoning the 2015 Algiers Peace Accords in early 2024, the transitional […]

Burkina Faso Makes Key Moves in Security, Economy and Culture

The week of June 29 to July 5, 2026 was marked by Burkina Faso with a series of government initiatives, institutional decisions, and major events affecting security, economy, culture, and sports. On the institutional front, Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo proceeded to install the Orientation Council of the Institute of Black Peoples (IPN-Farafina). This […]

Algeria’s political landscape: when anti-Morocco sentiment becomes a political currency

A relentless contest of vilification and an escalation in hostile rhetoric appear to have been unleashed from the highest echelons of Algerian power, driven by a singular obsession: Morocco. Critics within Algeria, observing this disturbing trend, assert that this public display of animosity, openly embraced and fostered by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration, is a relatively […]

France recalls all diplomats amid Burkina Faso’s diplomatic break

France recalls all diplomats amid Burkina Faso’s diplomatic break Burkina Faso, under the leadership of military junta chief Captain Ibrahim Traoré, declared its decision to sever diplomatic ties with France last Friday. Ibrahim Traore, le 10 mai 2025, à Moscou ( AFP / ANGELOS TZORTZINIS ) French diplomatic personnel stationed in Burkina Faso completed their […]

Burundi hosts opposition and religious leaders for dr Congo crisis talks

Bujumbura hosts critical consultations as Congo opposition leaders seek diplomatic solution With the Democratic Republic of Congo’s political landscape under mounting pressure, a high-level delegation of opposition figures and religious leaders has traveled to Bujumbura for urgent consultations led by Burundi’s president. The meeting, convened by Évariste Ndayishimiye—who also serves as the current chair of […]

Arsenal’s summer squad hit by england call-ups as saka rice eze and madueke miss pre-season games

Arsenal’s preparations for the 2026-2027 Premier League title defense have been disrupted after four key England internationals were forced to withdraw from the club’s upcoming preseason fixtures. Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, and Eberechi Eze will all miss the Gunners’ first summer outing, leaving Mikel Arteta with a significantly reduced squad for early tactical […]

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