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.
Nigeria has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against terrorism, apprehending seven senior leaders linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP upon their arrival at Katsina airport following their pilgrimage to Mecca. Security officials credit the arrests to a newly integrated national identification framework, which synchronizes citizen data with immigration and Interpol databases—a direct result […]
The Gabon Economic Forum (GEF) returned for its second edition, bringing together government leaders and international partners to tackle the nation’s economic challenges head-on. Alain Claude Kouakoua, President of the Gabonese Employers’ Federation (FEG), set the tone during the opening ceremony at the Palais des Congrès. With a clear vision for the future, he declared, […]
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 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 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 […]
One of the most unexpected side effects of the expanded 48-team World Cup format—where 32 of those sides advance to the Round of 16—has been the wave of strategic draws. Before the final matchday, several teams shared a mutual interest in settling for a point, knowing both would advance. And so far, they’ve all taken […]
UN urges consensus and freedoms in DRC national dialogue Politics Saturday, June 27, 2026 – 09:57 UN stresses urgent need for inclusive political process in Democratic Republic of Congo The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong appeal to political leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to prioritize a nationwide inclusive dialogue. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
The Gabonese government has placed intra-African trade at the forefront of its economic agenda, with President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema demanding accelerated implementation of policies to enhance regional commerce. During a June 25 cabinet meeting in Libreville, he made it clear that this shift is not just symbolic but requires concrete actions and a strict […]
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 […]
