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.
Opposition leaders in Sénégal gathered this past Sunday for the constitutive congress of Taxawu Sénégal, a coalition that has drawn significant attention. The event brought together prominent figures including Aïssata Tall Sall, Bamba Fall, Oumar Sarr from the FDR, Me Elhadji Diouf, Alioune Ndoye of the Parti socialiste, Abdoulaye Wilanne, and Doudou Wade. This show […]
The Les Démocrates (LD) party has solidified its position in Bénin’s opposition landscape following an extraordinary national council meeting held on May 9. The gathering focused on structural challenges and future prospects for the political formation, reaffirming its commitment to opposition politics despite shifting alliances in the country’s evolving political climate. In an official statement […]
The Central African Republic faces a critical dilemma in its security partnerships. With President Touadéra favoring Wagner and Moscow pushing for the Africa Corps, civilians confront a grim reality: brutal tactics remain, only the funding model shifts. What does this mean for ordinary citizens? From Wagner to Africa Corps: what’s changing in the Central African […]
Contrary to expectations, the CNCC (Cadre national de concertation pour le changement) gathering in Akassimé, Lomé, drew minimal public attention. Despite aggressive promotional efforts, the turnout on May 9, 2026, fell far short of projections, with only scattered groups of activists arriving at the designated venue. The event, originally scheduled for 2:00 PM, saw no […]
macron warns malian junta over french troop expulsion amid jihadist surge During a visit to Nairobi, French President Emmanuel Macron strongly criticized Mali’s military leadership for its decision to force out French troops, calling it a strategic misstep amid escalating jihadist offensives. a growing jihadist threat tests Mali’s stability Since late April, Mali has faced […]
Across Senegal, from the vibrant corniche of Dakar to the historic Gorée Island, and stretching from the airport’s modern highway to numerous remote bush villages, a vast network of tens of thousands of solar-powered streetlights now brightens the landscape. This significant infrastructure project is largely spearheaded by two prominent French enterprises: Ragni, a family-owned business […]
Football enthusiasts and fans of the Senegal national team are in for a treat. The much-anticipated documentary L’Antre du Lion, featuring head coach Pape Thiaw, offers an exclusive peek into his maiden African Cup of Nations (CAN) experience with the Lions of Teranga. Premiering on RTS, this film captures the raw emotions, intense pressures, and […]
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko recently oversaw the official dispatch of the Senegalese delegation bound for Nairobi. This high-level gathering, known as the « Africa Forward » summit, is scheduled to take place in Kenya until May 13, 2026, bringing together heads of state, key financial partners, and influential private sector leaders. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, […]
Français Login La CAF retire la coupe au Sénégal, provoquant un tollé dans le football africain. VHO – La défaite 0-3 face au Sénégal en finale de la CAN 2025 a non seulement coûté le titre à l’équipe ouest-africaine, mais a également plongé le football africain dans une crise de confiance sans précédent. De nombreux […]
romuald wadagni’s arrival may thaw Nigeria-Benin diplomatic tensions As Bénin prepares for the upcoming inauguration of president-elect Romuald Wadagni on may 24, diplomatic signals from Niger suggest a potential thaw in strained relations between the two west african neighbors. nigerien foreign minister bakary yaou sangaré recently expressed cautious optimism about the possibility of renewed dialogue […]
The 2024 presidential election in Senegal marked a historic moment: Bassirou Diomaye Faye was elected with over 54% of the vote in the first round, following a political sequence that included protest movements, legal interventions, and the unprecedented release of a detained candidate. This victory was widely interpreted as the triumph of a revitalized citizen […]
Journalists engage in discussion with Paul-Harry Aithnard, Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire CEO and UEMOA Regional Director Industrialization: the ivory coast’s pathway to economic transformation The drive toward industrialization in Côte d’Ivoire took center stage during a high-level press luncheon held in Abidjan-Plateau on May 8, 2026. Among the key speakers was Paul-Harry Aithnard, Regional Director for […]
