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.

Ousmane sonko reignites debate on political funds transparency

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko recently reiterated his firm intention to implement stricter oversight mechanisms for political funds, aiming to ensure greater accountability in their allocation and use. This stance notably diverges from the perspective held by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on this sensitive fiscal matter. Addressing parliamentarians during a session dedicated to current affairs at […]

Senegal politics: APR leader criticizes Sonko’s judicial populism

In a sharp rebuke from within the political landscape of Senegal, former lawmaker Maïmouna Sène, a key figure in the Alliance Pour la République (APR), has accused Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of resorting to what she terms as ‘judicial populism’—a tactic she argues diverts attention from the country’s pressing economic challenges. The APR executive member […]

Ousmane Sonko: internal Pastef disputes not settled by decrees

During a plenary session dedicated to current affairs at the National Assembly this Friday morning, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko publicly addressed the internal dynamics of his political party, Pastef. Speaking directly to the assembled deputies, he unequivocally stated that disagreements within the movement he leads cannot be resolved through official decrees or regulatory means. Sonko’s […]

Ousmane sonko denounces western pressure on homosexuality in Senegal

Prime Minister Sonko condemns Western attempts to impose homosexuality on Senegal The Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has sharply criticized what he describes as Western efforts to force the acceptance of homosexuality across Africa, including Senegal. Speaking at the National Assembly in Dakar, Sonko argued that these pressures undermine the country’s cultural and religious values. […]

Senegal’s prime minister slams western pressure on LGBTQ+ rights

Senegal’s prime minister slams western pressure on LGBTQ+ rights Ali Bamba On Friday, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko criticized Western nations for what he described as an attempt to impose LGBTQ+ values, rejecting any interference that could delay the enforcement of a recently passed law that toughens penalties for same-sex relationships. Debates surrounding LGBTQ+ rights […]

Breaking updates on malian politics and economy

22 may 2026 Download our pricing gridTheme Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode BREAKING NEWS 22 may 2026NATIONAL DIALOGUE: BASSIROU DIOMAYE FAYE MEETS WITH ABDOULAYE DAOUDA DIALLO AND AMADOU KANE ON COUNTRY’S FINANCIAL SITUATION 22 may 2026POLITICAL FUNDS: OUSMANE SONKO CALLS FOR STRONGER AND TRANSPARENT OVERSIGHT 22 may 2026YASSINE FALL UNVEILS JUDICIAL FINANCIAL […]

Senegal enforces tougher penalties for unnatural acts, Sonko rejects foreign criticism

Government stands firm on penal code reform amid international scrutiny Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a resolute message to lawmakers on Friday, affirming that the newly strengthened penalties for acts deemed unnatural will be enforced with unwavering determination. Speaking during a parliamentary session dedicated to current affairs, Sonko dismissed concerns raised by international observers regarding […]

Senegal tackles 279 billion cfa wasted on unused public infrastructures

The Senegalese government is taking decisive action to address inefficiencies in its public asset management, focusing on 25 completed but unused infrastructures that have failed to deliver their intended services. According to official assessments, these dormant assets represent a staggering 279 billion CFA francs—an immobilized budget that generates neither economic nor social returns. The situation […]

Ivory Coast youth digital inclusion gets boost from un and Orange partnership

Major initiative to bridge digital divide for young Ivorians Abidjan — A landmark collaboration between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Orange Côte d’Ivoire is set to transform digital inclusion across the country. The strategic agreement, signed in Abidjan on May 21, 2026, aims to empower young people—especially young women—through digital skills training, startup […]

Senegal prime minister condemns western pressure on homosexuality

Senegal’s prime minister condemns western pressure on homosexuality Senegal Tribune Friday, May 22, 2026 The Senegalese Prime Minister has categorically ruled out any moratorium on the enforcement of laws criminalizing homosexuality, vowing to crack down on what he describes as the spread of such practices in the country. Ousmane Sonko made these remarks while addressing […]

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