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.
The National Assembly of Senegal convened a high-stakes plenary session today, dedicated to pressing questions directed at the Government. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, accompanied by key cabinet members, appeared before legislators to address pressing national issues in a transparent exchange. This rare parliamentary forum provided an opportunity for Senegal’s elected representatives to seek clarifications on […]
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has initiated stringent regulations concerning international travel for both General Directors and ministers. These fresh directives aim to tighten control over administrative movements, which the head of government has deemed excessive. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko recently unveiled a series of new protocols designed to more effectively manage overseas trips undertaken by […]
Abidjan hosts high-level validation workshop for regional gender and green economy initiative The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Gender Development Center (GDC) has finalized a groundbreaking regional program addressing gender equality, climate resilience, and the green economy, following a two-day workshop in Abidjan. The initiative, developed in partnership with UN Women and multiple […]
Africa N’Djamena to host African Water Forum in 2026 Chad’s capital will welcome the African Water Forum on July 15-16, 2026, bringing together decision-makers to address the continent’s pressing water challenges and future solutions. Reporting Team May 22, 2026 — 2 min read Share The Minister of Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning, and International Cooperation held […]
The Patriotes africains du Sénégal pour le travail, l’éthique et la fraternité (Pastef, pouvoir) is gearing up for its inaugural elective national congress scheduled for June 6–7, 2026, in Dakar. This landmark event will center on electing the party’s president and solidifying its strategic direction for the coming years. In a move that aligns with […]
Nigerian military authorities have confirmed that armed assailants responsible for kidnapping dozens of students and teachers in southern Nigeria’s Oyo State belong to Boko Haram. In an official statement, a military spokesperson identified the attackers as members of Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah li-l-Da’awah wa al-Jihad, the group widely known as Boko Haram. According to the military, […]
This week, Senegal’s political stage takes center stage once again as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko navigate the complexities of shared governance. The delicate balance of power within the executive branch has become a focal point of national discourse. Starting May 21, the President embarks on an extensive series of consultations […]
Panafrican recognition highlights outstanding governance and economic progress Abidjan witnessed a milestone celebration as the continent’s premier economic recognition program unveiled its latest laureates in a special 20th anniversary edition. The distinguished “African Economic Builders” platform acknowledged nations across Africa for policy frameworks and sectoral achievements that have driven meaningful economic and social transformation. A […]
In a bold declaration reinforcing the government’s position, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has once again underscored the necessity of reinforcing laws pertaining to homosexuality in Senegal. Emphasizing the importance of strict enforcement, he framed the issue as a matter of national sovereignty, rejecting external pressures while defending the country’s legal framework. uncompromising legal enforcement Speaking […]
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has once again underscored the government’s resolve to enforce stricter legislation targeting homosexuality, signaling a firm stance against external pressures. Addressing a sensitive national debate, he emphasized the necessity of upholding the country’s legal sovereignty while dismissing concerns raised by international observers. Stricter enforcement with no exemptions In […]
The Central African Banking Commission (COBAC) has officially withdrawn the operating license for Financial Development Tchad (FINADEV Tchad S.A.), a microfinance institution, leading to its immediate liquidation. An official statement released on May 21 confirmed that COBAC’s decision, dated February 5, 2026, constitutes a disciplinary revocation of the license for this second-category microfinance entity operating […]
Terrorism Boko Haram Military Accuses Boko Haram of Orchestrating Child Abductions in Southern Nigeria Nigerian military officials have directly linked the Islamist militant group Boko Haram to a series of child abductions in southern regions of the country. The accusations follow a coordinated attack in Yobe State, where witnesses reported armed assailants arriving on more […]
