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.

Senegal’s Faye faces political reshuffle challenges with new party

PoliticsSenegal President Faye’s KIIRAAY party tests new political terrain July 27, 2026 Launching a new political formation brings both opportunities and hurdles as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye seeks to solidify his base ahead of upcoming elections. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains, in Dakar, marking a […]

Lyon auxerre clash set after champions league outcome

The highly anticipated clash between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise (AJ Auxerre) remains the sole fixture awaiting confirmation for the upcoming season. The French Professional Football League (LFP) has outlined the scheduling criteria: the match’s date and time will be finalized on Wednesday, August 12, contingent on Olympique Lyonnais’ performance in […]

Niger under military rule: three years of isolation and hardship

Three years ago, Niger entered a precarious phase of political, economic, and security turmoil following the military takeover in July 2023. The coup, framed as a historic shift to restore national sovereignty, was also supposed to enhance security, revitalize the economy, and foster national unity. Yet, as the junta marks this grim milestone, its promises […]

Tchad withdraws from international criminal court amid sovereignty debate

The Tchadian government cuts ties with the International Criminal Court On Monday, July 27, N’Djamena announced its definitive withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) by formally notifying the United Nations Secretary-General. The decision follows years of criticism from the government, which accuses the institution of political manipulation and an unfair focus on African nations. […]

Cameroon’s Paul Biya concludes unprecedented Swiss stay amid speculation

Cameroon’s head of state, Paul Biya, has just wrapped up an unusually extended official visit to Switzerland that has sparked fresh waves of discussion about his presidency and longevity in power. The prolonged absence from Cameroon, now stretching into weeks, has fueled persistent rumors—despite official denials—about the 90-year-old leader’s health and ability to govern. The […]

Morocco seeks world bank and us exim bank funding for atlantic gas pipeline

Morocco is accelerating efforts to secure the financial backing required for the Atlantic African Gas Pipeline (AAGP), a cross-border initiative developed in collaboration with Nigeria. The North African kingdom is now pursuing a total of $26 billion in funding, with the World Bank and the US Export-Import Bank (US Exim Bank) identified as key partners […]

Chad withdraws from the international criminal court amid criticism

Africa Chad withdraws from the international criminal court amid criticism N’Djamena cites the court’s limited and uneven effectiveness as the primary reason for its withdrawal. in N’Djamena The government of Chad announced its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, citing the court’s limited and inconsistent effectiveness in a statement released by the cabinet’s […]

Chad withdraws from international criminal court amid criticism

Africa Chad withdraws from the International Criminal Court Following calls from the United States for reconsideration, N’Djamena expresses frustration over the Court’s “limited and inconsistent effectiveness.” The Chadian government announced its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing what it describes as the Court’s “limited and inconsistent effectiveness.” This announcement came in […]

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