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.
In a formal ceremony steeped in tradition, the European Union’s freshly appointed ambassador, Amador Sanchez Rico, formally presented his credentials to Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno this past May 19th. The event took place at the Palais Toumaï, with Fatimé Aldjineh Garfa, Deputy Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responsible for […]
In the heart of N’Djamena, Zenaba Adoum Oudah is breaking new ground as a pioneering figure in Chadian entrepreneurship. Trained as a biologist and graphic designer, she stands at the forefront of a dynamic movement where science, creativity, and business acumen converge to shape a more sustainable future. Her recognition at the PROJIACE 2026 initiative—an […]
The vast Sambisa Forest, spanning 60,000 square kilometers across North-East Nigeria, was once a thriving wildlife reserve, drawing tourists to its natural beauty. Today, however, the area has been transformed into a battleground where two militant factions fiercely contend for dominance, relentlessly pursued by military forces. Since 2016, following the split of Boko Haram into […]
Dakar is playing host to a landmark event as the fourth edition of the Environment and Energy University kicks off, bringing together leading minds in sustainability, policymakers, and grassroots advocates. The two-day gathering, taking place on May 19 and 20, is shaping up to be a critical platform for charting a sustainable path forward for […]
The Senegalese Minister of Armed Forces, General Birame Diop, representing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, delivered a powerful message at the opening of the second edition of Senegal Space Week. Addressing a gathering of international experts and partners, he emphasized that modern security challenges extend beyond terrestrial borders—into the domain of space, data, and emerging technologies. […]
After inviting Russian mercenaries to Mali in 2021, the nation’s ruling junta initially focused its efforts on containing Tuareg rebels in the northern regions. However, this strategic decision inadvertently allowed terrorist organizations, specifically the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) and Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), to significantly expand their […]
Mali politics: Ousmane Sonko to face parliamentary questions this friday The Mali National Assembly will hold a critical plenary session this Friday, May 22, 2026, centered on Government Accountability Questions. The session, scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM in the Bamako legislative chamber, has been formally announced in an official notice issued by the Assembly […]
Internal strife in MPC as Russian mercenaries officially intervene in Bossangoa The Movement of Central African Patriots (MPC) is facing unprecedented internal turmoil as Russian-backed mercenaries have taken an official role in operations, reshaping leadership dynamics in the strategically vital town of Bossangoa. The sudden involvement of these external forces has triggered a chain reaction […]
how Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnapping Kidnapping has evolved into a structured and highly lucrative revenue stream for Boko Haram, sustaining its decade-long insurgency across West Africa. From the shores of Lake Chad to the plains of northern Nigeria, the militant group has weaponized abductions, targeting schools, bus passengers, and entire communities to […]
How kidnappings fuel Boko Haram’s funding machine across West Africa The abduction industry has become a lucrative revenue stream for Boko Haram, transforming kidnappings into a multi-million-dollar financing operation stretching across Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon. This structured criminal enterprise has evolved from isolated incidents into a sophisticated system that funds insurgency, recruitment, and territorial […]
Political arrest sparks controversy as Sonko faces indirect accusations The detention of political figure Ndiaga Seck, currently facing allegations of unnatural acts, has intensified public debate in Senegal. He was formally charged by a Louga judge and remanded in custody this week. Amid this legal turmoil, social media narratives have begun drawing questionable connections between […]
The Senegalese government has presented its 2025 UEMOA review, demonstrating a generally positive trajectory in regional reform implementation despite minor setbacks in certain sectors. Dakar hosted the political phase of the annual assessment, led by Finance and Budget Minister Cheikh Diba and attended by Abdoulaye Diop, President of the UEMOA Commission, alongside other government officials. […]
