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.
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. […]
Dakar is stepping up its ambitions in the global race for strategic technologies, with the second edition of Senegal Space Week serving as a clear statement of intent. Organized under the High Patronage of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the event highlights the nation’s commitment to becoming a leading African hub for space technology, data science, […]
European lawmaker slams ‘persecution’ of LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal Manon Aubry, French Member of the European Parliament and leader of The Left group, has sharply criticized the escalating crackdown on LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal. She is urging immediate action from France to support victims and protect those at risk, describing the situation as a systematic […]
may 19, 2026 download the rate schedule Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode Mali politics english: Ousmane Sonko and cabinet to face assembly questions friday top news may 19, 2026 Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his cabinet are set to appear before the National Assembly this Friday, May 22, 2026, for the scheduled […]
With just two league games remaining, Manchester City are locked in a high-stakes Premier League finale against Bournemouth this Tuesday, May 19th. The Citizens, currently two points behind Arsenal, face an uphill battle to keep their title hopes alive in the 37th round of fixtures. Why this match matters for Manchester City Under Pep Guardiola’s […]
In Senegal, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is scheduled to appear before the National Assembly this Friday, May 22, 2026. The head of government will engage with lawmakers during a crucial session dedicated to addressing current affairs questions posed to the Executive branch. This interactive session in Dakar is a pivotal component of governmental oversight, designed […]
Mali’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to address national assembly this friday This Friday, May 22, 2026, Mali’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko will face a pivotal session of parliamentary questioning at the National Assembly. The event marks a key moment in the government’s accountability process, where elected representatives will scrutinize pressing national issues. The session will […]
JNIM’s bold strike at a Chinese mining site in Naréna The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has once again demonstrated its operational reach by launching a highly coordinated attack on a Chinese-operated mining facility in Naréna, a town near the Guinea border in the Kangaba district. The assault, which unfolded under […]
The Malian junta faces an unprecedented crisis as the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated faction, tightens its grip on the country. Following coordinated assaults on April 25, General Assimi Goïta’s transitional administration has remained largely silent on its temporary absence, offering only vague assurances of military superiority in public […]
The upcoming summer transfer window at Olympique de Marseille promises to be anything but quiet. With the club facing significant financial strain following the loss of Champions League revenue, multiple players are now in the crosshairs as potential exits to balance the books. Among those facing an uncertain future is Quinten Timber, a Dutch midfielder […]
