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.
Share Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on LinkedIn Share Executive summary Following a series of military coups in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, press freedom in the three Sahel countries has witnessed an increasingly downward trend. Independent journalism faces threats from both regime authorities as well as broader insecurity in the region from […]
The inaugural National Forum on Health Financing (FONAFIS) in Burkina Faso, which commenced on March 25 under the patronage of Burkinabe Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo in Ouagadougou, concluded its proceedings on March 27. This high-level gathering brought together prominent political figures, both local and international experts, alongside technical and financial partners (TFPs). Their […]
On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the African Media Network for Health and Environment Promotion (REMAPSEN) hosted a pivotal discussion focused on a critical issue: “Security Crisis and Decline in External Funding: What Self-Reliant Alternatives Exist to Safeguard Sexual and Reproductive Health/Family Planning Rights in Burkina Faso?” Grappling with a persistent security crisis and the gradual […]
Morocco awarded CAN 2025 title: Senegal challenges ruling at Court of Arbitration for Sport Just two months after the final, the Senegalese national team has seen its title revoked. Following the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to strip Senegal of its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations victory due to their early exit from the […]
Togo demonstrates commendable economic resilience as its consumer price inflation remained notably subdued in February 2026. Official figures reveal a modest rise, with the inflation rate reaching 0.4% during the month, a slight progression from the 0.2% observed in the preceding period. This controlled increase underscores the nation’s commitment to maintaining price stability, fostering a […]
The United States is actively amplifying its diplomatic signals towards Niger, building upon similar strategic movements and high-level engagements previously undertaken in Mali and Burkina Faso. This concerted effort by Washington signifies a deliberate attempt to re-establish and reinforce its diplomatic footprint across the pivotal Sahel region, underscoring a broader shift in its African foreign […]
Silence speaks volumes in Togo’s diplomatic playbook. On March 9, 2026, Russia’s Defense Minister, Andrei Belousov, touched down in Lomé by plane the day prior, yet his meeting with Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé remained shrouded in secrecy. According to an insider at the Togolese presidency, the encounter took place as confirmed by Jeune Afrique, yet no […]
A massive shockwave has hit the world of West African football, leaving fans across the continent stunned. Exactly two months after celebrating their second Africa Cup of Nations victory on Moroccan soil, the Lions of Teranga have been stripped of their continental crown by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The match, which Senegal originally […]
In a stunning turn of events two months after the CAN 2026 final, the African Football Confederation (CAF) has stripped Senegal of their championship title, handing it instead to Morocco. The decision follows chaotic scenes during the January 18 final in Rabat, prompting an immediate appeal from the Senegalese federation. controversial ruling sparks outrage in […]
CAN 2025 : le Maroc déclaré champion d’Afrique, le Sénégal ne veut pas en rester là La Coupe d’Afrique des Nations de football connaît un dénouement inédit. Le Sénégal, sacré champion il y a deux mois, se voit retirer son titre par la Confédération africaine de football, au profit du Maroc. Par Jérôme Val • Publié […]
The final of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (CAN) has ignited a major controversy. The African Football Confederation (CAF) recently decided to revoke Senegal’s title in favor of Morocco—two months after the final, following a Moroccan appeal. While the ruling itself has sparked debate, the timing of the decision has raised even more questions. […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced a significant development this Tuesday, confirming North African powerhouse Morocco as the ultimate victor of the CAN 2025 tournament following controversial incidents during the final match. Consequently, West African nation Senegal, despite their on-field performance, has been declared to have forfeited, resulting in a 3-0 loss. In a […]
