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 unveils 57.5 billion CFA franc plan to revitalize Senegal’s markets

Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has presented a comprehensive strategic roadmap aimed at the profound modernization of the nation’s commercial infrastructure. Addressing the severe dilapidation of facilities, many of which date back to the 1970s, and a concerning record of 53 market fires between 2013 and 2024, the government head is integrating the Programme for […]

Senegal’s PM Sonko unveils bold market and digital reforms

At Wednesday’s Council of Ministers meeting, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko outlined sweeping reforms to overhaul public markets, boost agriculture, and fast-track digital transformation across government services. With a 57.5 billion FCFA investment plan on the table, the government is doubling down on efficiency and tighter inter-ministerial coordination. Revamping public markets nationwide Senegal’s market infrastructure is […]

Senegal’s prime minister sonko mandates urgent flood preparedness

SENEGAL-SECURITY Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has issued a comprehensive directive to ministers overseeing flood prevention, urging them to implement crucial measures ahead of the forthcoming rainy season. During a recent Council of Ministers session, Mr. Sonko provided explicit instructions for the relevant ministries to adopt appropriate strategies, as confirmed by government spokesperson Marie Rose Faye. […]

Ivory coast bets on green economy growth

In Côte d’Ivoire, a new wave of innovation is reshaping the economic landscape, driven by young entrepreneurs who are redefining sustainable practices. From urban farming to insect farming and carbon offset projects, discover how these pioneers are turning eco-friendly initiatives into viable careers. This feature also explores the challenges and triumphs of protecting endangered species […]

Guy Marius Sagna challenges the objectives of Senegal’s national dialogue

Guy Marius Sagna challenges the objectives of Senegal’s national dialogue Deputy Guy Marius Sagna has voiced significant concerns regarding the structure and aims of the “National Dialogue” initiated by President Diomaye Faye. He argues that the legal framework underpinning this process is outdated, and its objectives appear misaligned with the pressing needs of Senegalese citizens. […]

Malian opposition figure’s son reported missing after father’s abduction

Malian opposition figure’s son reported missing after father’s abduction A climate of mounting apprehension envelops Mali following the recent disappearance of Cheick Mamadou Tall, son of prominent Malian lawyer and opposition figure Mountaga Tall. This concerning development comes just weeks after Mountaga Tall himself was reportedly abducted in early May. Lawyers representing the family have […]

Mupemenet-CI scandal: key figures face trial over 5 billion FCFA embezzlement

The long-running investigation into Côte d’Ivoire’s Mutuelle des Enseignants (Mupemenet-CI) has concluded, with the Public Prosecutor at the Economic and Financial Crime Unit filing formal charges against three individuals suspected of embezzling over 5 billion FCFA from the teachers’ mutual fund. The case, which spanned several months of meticulous scrutiny, culminated in the issuance of […]

Mali: state security abductions raise human rights concerns amid counter-terrorism efforts

Families of individuals who have vanished are voicing profound apprehension, urgently seeking information on the whereabouts, conditions, and legal status of their loved ones. They primarily demand that if any offenses are alleged, these cases be promptly referred to the judiciary. However, those supporting Mali’s transitional authorities contend that the paramount interest of the state […]

Senegal’s president Diomaye Faye launches nationwide consultations amid political reforms

Senegal’s new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, is shifting his predecessor’s annual dialogue tradition in favor of an extended series of nationwide consultations. Instead of the single-day event held every May 28 since 2016, Faye is organizing ten days of structured discussions with civil society organizations, political parties, religious leaders, and traditional authorities. This strategic move […]

Senegal prime minister pushes for autonomous market management body

SENEGAL-ECONOMIE Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has drawn attention to the critical condition of the nation’s markets, citing their widespread dilapidation and significant safety concerns. He has put forward a proposal for the establishment of an autonomous administrative body specifically tasked with their comprehensive management. Government spokesperson Marie Rose Faye conveyed Prime Minister Sonko’s assessment, […]

Nice set to play behind closed doors after disciplinary ruling

Nice handed two closed-doors matches following Allianz Riviera chaos OGC Nice faces two complete stadium closures and a suspended game as disciplinary body cracks down on post-match disturbances against Metz The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) disciplinary committee has handed Nice a harsh penalty: two full stadium closures and one suspended match following pyrotechnic use, […]

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