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.

Gabon Economic Forum: fostering dialogue for economic growth and private sector success

Forum économique du Gabon : un dialogue stratégique pour l’avenir des entreprises « Mon ambition est claire : demain, la FEG ne sera plus seulement reconnue pour défendre les entreprises gabonaises, mais surtout pour les rendre prospères. » Ces paroles, prononcées par Alain Claude Kouakoua, président de la Fédération des entreprises du Gabon (FEG), ont […]

Burkina Faso’s diplomatic shift: is sovereignty about changing influence?

Burkina Faso ends its diplomatic ties with France: a bold move toward sovereignty or a shift in alliances? On June 26, 2026, Burkina Faso made a decisive political statement by announcing the termination of its diplomatic relations with France. The government in Ouagadougou cited accusations of neocolonial practices, alleged interference in internal affairs, and support […]

Burkina Faso junte cuts diplomatic ties with France abruptly

Burkina Faso junte cuts diplomatic ties with France abruptly Breaking news. On Friday, June 26, Burkina Faso announced the immediate termination of its diplomatic relations with France. This historic move marks a significant shift in Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s sovereignist agenda and reshapes regional dynamics in the Sahel. Burkina Faso has taken a decisive step in […]

UN urges inclusive dialogue and freedoms in DRC national talks

UN urges inclusive dialogue and freedoms in DRC national talks UN Security Council meeting in session The United Nations has issued a strong call for consensus among Congolese stakeholders ahead of critical national dialogue talks. Speaking from a UN Security Council session, Special Representative James Swan emphasized the need to preserve civic space and fundamental […]

Civil society in DRC unveils kasangulu manifesto for national renewal

Civil society organizations in DRC launch the ‘Kasangulu Manifesto’ as a citizen roadmap for national renewal Civil society leaders at the manifesto launch event Politics Saturday, June 27, 2026 – 08:43 Under the leadership of the Crisis Committee of Civil Society for Peace and Security in the Democratic Republic of Congo (CCPS-RDC), national stakeholders officially […]

Gabon’s new economic focus: boosting intra-African trade

President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is steering Gabon toward deeper economic integration with Africa. In a decisive move, the head of state has instructed the government to prioritize imports from African nations—particularly in food products—during the June 25 Council of Ministers meeting. This directive underscores a bold pivot toward continental collaboration as a cornerstone of […]

Gabon land reform shifts burden onto buyers, critics warn

The Gabonese government’s ongoing land reform initiative addresses a long-standing challenge that few dispute: an archaic administrative system plagued by overlapping land titles, persistent disputes, and legal uncertainty. This has created barriers for both foreign investors and local residents seeking property ownership in Libreville, Port-Gentil, and Franceville. The transitional authorities aim to streamline procedures, expedite […]

Wave deepens digital finance impact in Cameroon with new institutional ties

Digital Economy Wave expands its digital finance footprint with stronger institutional ties in Cameroon As a leading digital finance provider in Cameroon, Wave has intensified its institutional engagement through a series of high-level meetings with public authorities, regulators, financial partners and key ecosystem players. This move underscores the fintech’s commitment to deepening its roots in […]

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