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.

Central African Republic: how Wagner targeted humanitarian Joseph Figueira in an instrumentalization campaign

On Sunday, May 26, 2024, as dusk settled over Zemio, a convivial gathering was underway. In the courtyard of a local bar-restaurant within this sub-prefecture of Haut-Mbomou, a region frequently destabilized by recurring communal conflict, a small celebration was taking place to mark the imminent departure of two visitors. Joseph Figueira, a Belgian-Portuguese researcher, was […]

Where to watch the psg-arsenal champions league final across Île-de-France

where to watch the psg-arsenal champions league final across Île-de-France Île-de-France Nicolas Joly Facebook Whatsapp Mail Copier le lien Ajouter ICI en favori sur Google Numerous events are being organized across Île-de-France for the highly anticipated PSG-Arsenal Champions League final. While no official fan zone will be established in Paris, supporters can still gather to […]

N’Djamena’s urban order challenge: addressing poverty for lasting change

Tchad N’Djamena’s urban order challenge: addressing poverty for lasting change In N’Djamena, the effort to curb urban disorder highlights a critical dilemma: confronting structural poverty is essential to avoid ineffective and fleeting punitive measures. Partager Municipal authorities in N’Djamena have declared a resolute stance: zero tolerance for urban disorder. This initiative targets the unregulated occupation […]

Ousmane Sonko elected speaker of Senegal’s national assembly

Just four days following his removal from the Prime Minister’s office by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ousmane Sonko was elected on Tuesday to preside over the Senegalese National Assembly. The parliamentary session unfolded amidst significant political tension, characterized by a boycott from opposition deputies. These dissenting members vehemently denounced the development, labeling it a “constitutional […]

Senegal parliament elects former prime minister ousmane sonko as president

automatic playback Yes No Senegal: Former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko elected President of the National Assembly Ousmane Sonko has been elected President of the National Assembly just four days after being dismissed by the Head of State. The opposition boycotted the session, labeling the move a “constitutional coup.” Key developments in Senegal’s political landscape Tous […]

Bénin’s new president meets Mali’s foreign minister in Cotonou

During his official inauguration events, Bénin’s newly sworn-in President, Romuald Wadagni, extended a formal reception to Abdoulaye Diop, the Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Minister Diop conveyed heartfelt congratulations and a message of fraternal goodwill directly from General Assimi Goïta, the President of the Transition in Mali. Bolstering Bénin-Mali bilateral cooperation This […]

Burkina Faso’s cattle export ban: a high-stakes gamble before Tabaski

The government of Burkina Faso has implemented a significant policy just before Tabaski: a ban on cattle exports. This move aims to prioritize local consumers over regional market dynamics. While the social intentions behind this decision may seem commendable, it carries substantial contradictions and poses significant economic risks. The purchasing power paradox: urban aid, rural […]

Niger’s controversial trade shift: a month of algerian livestock exports amidst southern blockades

Amidst a West African landscape already fraught with geopolitical tensions, recent commercial decisions by Niger’s transitional authorities are generating significant concern among economic operators and regional analysts. While trade routes remain either completely closed or severely restricted for exports to key Gulf of Guinea nations, including Côte d’Ivoire, Bénin, Ghana, and Togo, the Nigerien government […]

Senegal’s unfolding political drama: sonko’s return to parliament sparks new power dynamics

Senegal’s political landscape has seen rapid developments following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s decision on May 22 to dismiss Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This significant rupture was long anticipated, stemming from escalating political tensions and increasingly public disagreements between these two key figures at the helm of the executive in the Land of Teranga. Concurrently, Malick […]

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