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.
The end of January 2026 marked the definitive end of partisan politics in Burkina Faso. On January 29, Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s government officially dissolved all political parties, including those that had backed his 2022 coup. While these parties had already been suspended upon Traoré’s rise to power, the junta framed this move as part of […]
Burkina Faso has reached a pivotal milestone in its ongoing battle against malaria, a disease the nation is determined to eradicate by 2030. The year 2025 marked an unprecedented reduction in both malaria cases and associated fatalities. Dr. Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou, the Minister of Health, shared these encouraging developments with the press in Ouagadougou on […]
Burkina Faso implements historic medicine price cuts to improve healthcare The Government of Burkina Faso has announced unprecedented reductions in the cost of essential generic medicines and medical supplies, with price drops reaching up to 72%. This landmark decision aims to democratize access to healthcare and alleviate financial burdens on households across the country. Effective […]
A fresh wave of jihadist violence has struck Niger, leaving deep scars on the Tillabéri region. On 18 January, gunmen from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) stormed the village of Bossiye, executing 31 men and children in a brutal display of force. According to reports gathered by Human Rights Watch, around a […]
In the Timbuktu region of northern Mali, MSF has recently equipped the Niafounké hospital with a modern solar panel installation. This transition to renewable energy strengthens the facility’s autonomy and ensures the stability of medical services in an isolated area frequently affected by insecurity. Overcoming energy instability in Niafounké Previously, the hospital was almost entirely […]
The geopolitical landscape of the Sahel is quietly shifting as traditional power players recalibrate their strategies. While European forces have gradually exited Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, and Russia has expanded its footprint through quasi-state entities, the United States appears to be regaining momentum in the region. However, according to Emmanuel Dupuy, president of the […]
Financial transactions in Bamako illustrating economic activities. Mali has seen its standing decline in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index published by Transparency International. The nation has dropped from 135th to 136th place globally, falling behind its AES allies, Niger and Burkina Faso. The annual report, which evaluates how corruption is perceived in various countries, assessed […]
corruptionAfrique Corruption : le nouveau classement révèle des reculs Sandrine Blanchard | Alexa Meyer 10/02/202610 février 2026 Transparency International publie son nouvel Indice de perception de la corruption, qui évalue le niveau perçu de corruption dans le secteur public de 180 pays. https://p.dw.com/p/58Syh Selon l’indice de perception de la corruption 2025 (IPC) de Transparency International, […]
A military drone strike in Niger has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 17 civilian lives, including four children, and left 13 others injured in a crowded market in the village of Kokoloko, Tillabéri region, on January 6, 2026. The attack, which also claimed the lives of three Islamist fighters, has raised serious […]
In an unprecedented assault, militants from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) targeted the heart of Niamey on the night of January 28 to 29. Dozens of fighters breached the city’s airport and the adjacent 101 military base, engaging in intense gunfire, torching military aircraft, and damaging civilian planes. A video released by […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Development in Mali officially received 39 robust 4×4 all-terrain vehicles on Thursday, February 5, 2026. This significant delivery aims to fortify the nation’s health infrastructure and expand access to critical health services, especially vaccination programs, across Mali’s most vulnerable regions. The handover ceremony took place at the Ministry of […]
Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has issued a formal appeal to the government of Burkina Faso. He is urging the authorities to cease all restrictions on the country’s civic environment and reconsider the decision to outlaw political organizations. As West Africa Mali news outlets and regional observers monitor the situation, […]
