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 crucial transport artery linking Dakar, Senegal, with Bamako, the capital of Mali, is currently experiencing a significant interruption, effectively halting the flow of traffic along this vital West African corridor. This disruption has immediate and far-reaching consequences for regional commerce and the movement of goods and people between the two nations. The cessation of […]
The vital transport corridor connecting Dakar, Senegal, with Bamako, Mali, is currently experiencing significant disruption, leading to a halt in traffic along this key West African artery. This interruption presents considerable challenges for regional commerce and the movement of people between the two neighboring nations, impacting West Africa Mali news and trade. The cessation of […]
Senegal’s 2026 world cup squad announced with stars despite injury concerns The Teranga Lions have unveiled their 28-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring key figures like Sadio Mané and Kalidou Koulibaly, even as the latter recovers from injury. Head coach Pape Thiaw expressed confidence in the team’s balanced composition ahead of a […]
Togo has emerged as a focal point in the escalating geopolitical competition between France and Russia. This strategic Gulf of Guinea nation now finds itself at the center of a nuanced struggle, encompassing crisis diplomacy, security pacts, and soft power initiatives, as both global players vie for influence. Within the discreet halls of power in […]
Government meeting turns into heated debate over justice system Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko expressed deep frustration during Thursday’s interministerial council session regarding the glacial pace of judicial proceedings linked to financial accountability. His remarks came after Justice Minister Yassine Fall presented updates on ongoing cases, where Sonko openly questioned the judiciary’s effectiveness in handling alleged […]
The Nigerien government formally established a new national uranium mining company and revoked the mining concession held by the French group Orano at the Arlit site on May 18, 2026. This landmark decision, approved during a cabinet meeting under the leadership of General Abdourahamane Tiani, president of the Republic, brings to a close over five […]
Morocco and Ivory Coast flags © DR Ivory Coast reaffirms unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity The Ivory Coast has once again expressed its firm backing for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Western Sahara region. This commitment was clearly stated in an official joint communiqué following high-level talks between […]
Damien Glez Political cartoonist and editorialist, Franco-Burkinabè Bassirou Diomaye Faye Ousmane Sonko Published today Reading time: 1 minute Read in app Share Political dynamics in Sénégal are intensifying as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition leader Ousmane Sonko engage in a high-stakes battle over the future of national dialogue. The tension between these two influential […]
In Senegal’s dynamic political landscape, the interplay of dialogues between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko remains a central focus. These two prominent figures, integral to the nation’s governance, are engaged in ongoing consultations that shape the country’s direction. Their collaborative yet distinct approaches to national discourse define a crucial aspect of […]
A pivotal chapter in Bénin’s contemporary political narrative draws to a close. Just days before the inauguration of his elected successor, Romuald Wadagni, outgoing President Patrice Talon delivered a solemn address to the nation. This farewell message marks the twilight of a decade of governance under the banner of “Rupture,” a period that profoundly and […]
Actualité AFRIQUE Sénégal’s anti-LGBT law sparks french condemnation, Dakar asserts sovereignty FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp = A fresh wave of diplomatic friction has emerged between Sénégal and France, stemming from a recently enacted Senegalese law that toughens penalties for same-sex relations and the arrest of a French national in Dakar during February 2026. These two incidents, unfolding within […]
Auguste Miremont Auguste Miremont reflects on Côte d’Ivoire’s political evolution under Houphouët-Boigny and Ouattara Ivorian statesman and media veteran Auguste Miremont, former Communication Minister (1989-1993) and former Director-General of Fraternité Matin, offers rare insights into decades of political transformation in Côte d’Ivoire. From resistance to reflection: the making of a political memoir For years, Auguste […]
