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 political phase of the 11th annual review of UEMOA community reforms concluded yesterday in Dakar, following a one-day postponement. The session, attended by Abdoulaye Diop, President of the UEMOA Commission, highlighted that while Senegal maintains an overall satisfactory performance across 145 assessed reforms, a decline of 2.14 points compared to 2024 has prompted authorities […]
President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo recently hosted Dr. George Elombi, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Afreximbank, in Lomé. Their discussions centered on strengthening the partnership between the West African nation and the prominent pan-African financial institution, alongside exploring significant investment opportunities across various strategic sectors. During their high-level meeting, both dignitaries delved into […]
Forum du Justiciable defends Ousmane Sonko amidst Ndiaga Seck controversy in Senegal Babacar Ba, who leads the Forum du Justiciable, has strongly defended Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, rejecting any attempts to connect him with the arrest of Ndiaga Seck. Ba labeled such insinuations as malicious, and his plea for safeguarding the Prime Minister’s public image […]
economic investigation Tabaski in Senegal: the rising cost of tradition and debt burden Every year, millions of Senegalese plunge into debt to purchase a sheep for Tabaski, transforming a religious observance into a financial crisis. While Morocco has implemented a sustainable solution, Senegal continues to grapple with soaring prices and predatory lending practices. Two weeks […]
The investigation involving Fadilou Kéita, managing director of Senegal’s Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC), has reached a critical phase. This Wednesday, Serigne Mboup, mayor of Kaolack, and Habibou Lèye, operations manager of the urban renewal program « Cœur de Ville », were summoned to Dakar’s urban security headquarters. The move follows formal complaints lodged […]
The legal proceedings involving pan-Africanist activist Kémi Séba and his son have entered a decisive phase. As crucial deadlines approach in court, the defense presented by the activist’s legal counsel appears to be struggling to sway the magistrates. The substantive arguments put forth by the defendant have evidently failed to convince the judge, thereby strengthening […]
The Dakar-Bamako highway, the lifeline of trade between Senegal and Mali, is facing one of its most severe security crises in recent memory. The Senegalese Truckers’ Union (URS) has instructed its drivers to avoid routes into Malian territory following a surge in attacks by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an […]
The Dakar public prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into Thierno Lô, a former minister and prominent member of the Alliance for the Republic (APR), following the controversial claim that former President Macky Sall sought a United Nations position. The case has been assigned to the city’s urban security unit, which specializes in judicial inquiries, […]
Chad Chad unveils key security appointments amid restructuring efforts The Chadian government has announced strategic leadership changes within the Ministry of Public Security, elevating two prominent figures to critical roles. Chad News Bureau May 20, 2026 Share In a sweeping reshuffle aimed at strengthening public safety operations, the Ministry of Public Security has announced two […]
As Burkina Faso grapples with an unparalleled security and humanitarian crisis, a significant cash theft has sent shockwaves through the highest echelons of its military leadership. Brigadier General Célestin Simporé, the nation’s Minister of Defense, reportedly had an astonishing 170 million F CFA stolen from his private residence. The alleged perpetrator, a member of his […]
Foot, Premier League, Tottenham de zerbi: tottenham’s everton clash for premier league survival is ‘more vital than a trophy’ Following Tottenham’s 1-2 loss to Chelsea on Tuesday, manager Roberto De Zerbi emphasized the immense significance of Sunday’s upcoming match against Everton. He declared this crucial fixture for Premier League survival to be “more important than […]
Niger’s military leadership seizes control of uranium hub Arlit In a bold move that underscores its anti-Western stance, Niger’s ruling junta has terminated the decades-old mining concession of Arlit—a strategic uranium hub once operated by France’s Atomic Energy Commission (CEA). The decision by the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP), led by […]
