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.
Senegal U17 team aims for 2026 CAN victory with tough group stage The Senegal U17 national team is gearing up for the 2026 Africa U17 Cup of Nations, set to take place in Morocco from May 13 to June 2, 2026. Here’s a breakdown of the Lionceaux’ schedule in their quest to reclaim continental glory. […]
Niger adopts digital payments to boost vaccination campaigns 6 may 2026 During the April 2026 National Polio Vaccination Days in the Niger capital of Niamey, a groundbreaking digital payment system for health workers and community volunteers was successfully implemented with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO). More than 1,200 frontline vaccination workers received […]
Nigeria is not merely observing the turmoil in Mali—it is deeply entangled in its consequences. The recent surge in coordinated attacks across Mali, from Kati to Gao and Mopti, underscores a regional security framework under unprecedented strain. With Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Nigeria accounting for the vast majority of conflict-related fatalities in West Africa, […]
The geopolitical gamble of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger leaving ECOWAS In the high-stakes world of international relations, timing is everything. For the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, all under military leadership—walking away from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) may have felt like a bold assertion of […]
In Bénin, President Patrice Talon has been bestowed with an unparalleled honor for a sitting head of state. On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the nation’s Vodun community formally recognized him with the distinguished title of « Hounon d’honneur ». This prestigious accolade serves as a profound expression of gratitude for his extensive contributions to the […]
On May 4, 2026, the community of Doungouro, situated in Niger’s Tillabéri region, experienced a profoundly tragic sequence of events. Following a lethal incursion by the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISIS-GS) that claimed four civilian lives, the subsequent response by the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) from the Kokorou commune […]
In the bustling coastal city of Cotonou, a groundbreaking initiative is reshaping how communities address water pollution. At the heart of this innovation is SSaFE, a startup led by chemist Marielle Agbahoungbata, which has developed Watt Air, an artificial intelligence-powered filtration robot designed to reclaim polluted water with unprecedented efficiency. From contaminated sources to crystal-clear […]
A Shift in Senegal’s Political Landscape The initial honeymoon period at the pinnacle of Senegalese leadership appears to be giving way to the harsh realities of realpolitik. The weekend of May 2-3, 2026, represented a significant symbolic turning point in the dynamic between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko. By publicly […]
By officially assuming the responsibilities of Defense Minister in addition to his duties as Head of State, Colonel Assimi Goïta completes a significant centralization of authority in Bamako. This decision, far from being a mere administrative adjustment, reveals underlying vulnerabilities: a faltering chain of command and a military strategy that appears to be losing momentum. […]
During the 13th edition of the AFRAVIH conference on HIV prevention and treatment held in Lausanne, Switzerland, a critical issue took center stage: the mental health challenges faced by adolescents living with HIV in Burkina Faso. This gathering brought together global experts to discuss strategies for improving both clinical and psychological support for young people […]
effective strategies for protecting human rights defenders during crises In partnership with national human rights coalitions across Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, ISHR has unveiled a comprehensive guide outlining best practices to safeguard human rights defenders and sustain their critical work amid crises. The enforcement of restrictive measures and directives to […]
the Sahel’s security crisis: a fractured alliance The Sahel is at a crossroads. While Mali grapples with coordinated attacks that killed Defense Minister Sadio Camara, its allies in the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—Burkina Faso and Niger—remain preoccupied by their own insurgencies. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), from which Mali withdrew in […]
