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.
On Wednesday 15 July 2026, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party and President of Senegal’s National Assembly, marked his 52nd birthday with an outpouring of tribute from political allies, party officials and citizens who hold him in high regard. Messages of admiration and well-wishes flooded social media platforms as figures from across the political […]
Niger’s government has taken decisive action to address escalating cement prices and widespread shortages affecting multiple regions. In a move aimed at curbing speculative practices, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued two executive orders on July 13, 2026, imposing a price ceiling on 42.5 N cement. The measures also include stringent penalties for non-compliance, […]
Senegal’s judicial reshuffle fuels speculation over Ousmane Sonko’s 2029 presidential bid Recent judicial appointments in Senegal have sparked intense debate about their potential impact on the 2029 presidential race. Political analyst Mamadou Wane, known as Mao, warns that President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s moves may signal an attempt to sideline opposition leader Ousmane Sonko—a strategy that […]
Following the groundbreaking success of its initial restitution efforts, Bénin is now taking a decisive step forward in preserving its cultural heritage. On July 14, 2026, the government inaugurated a National Scientific Committee in Cotonou, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s strategy to reclaim and revitalize 35 cultural artifacts and colonial-era archives currently held […]
DRC at UN: critical minerals governance key to peace and development Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner at the United Nations Security Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 10:11 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a nation rich in strategically vital minerals, took center stage at the United Nations in New York on Tuesday, July 14, during a […]
In a sweeping campaign to modernize his political approach, Abdelilah Benkirane, leader of Morocco’s Justice and Development Party (PJD), is redefining traditional conservative outreach by targeting younger generations. The strategy, unveiled in mid-July 2026, blends time-honored values with fresh digital engagement tactics, aiming to bridge generational divides within the electorate. From mosque to mobile: reimagining […]
Libreville, July 14, 2026 – The Vice-President of the Government, Hermann Immongault, officially presented the provisional report of the General Population and Housing Census (RGPL) to the President of the Constitutional Court, Dieudonné Aba’a Owono. The significance of this event goes beyond administrative transmission. According to Hermann Immongault, this presentation is an indispensable step in […]
In response to the persistent terrorist threat plaguing their border regions, Benin and Burkina Faso have taken a decisive step forward. A long-anticipated revival of bilateral military cooperation, championed by Cotonou, is now materializing on the ground with the deployment of joint patrols in the strategically vital Koualou area. Driven by an assertive defense diplomacy […]
Dakar hosts exhibition celebrating Morocco-Senegal ties through imagery On July 14, the residence of the Moroccan Embassy in Dakar became the stage for a unique exhibition titled «Shared History, Common Destiny: Morocco and Senegal Through the Lens». The event brought together political, diplomatic, and media figures to highlight the deep-rooted relationship between the two nations. […]
The brief but highly anticipated return of Macky Sall to Dakar on July 17 will mark a rare political moment in Senegal since the April 2024 transition of power. The former president took to social media on July 14 to confirm his upcoming visit, framing it as a short trip with far-reaching diplomatic implications rather […]
The head of Togo’s Council of Ministers and African Union mediator for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)-Rwanda conflict, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, met in Pya on July 14 with Floribert Anzuluni, the DRC’s minister of Regional Integration, during a diplomatic mission to Lomé. regional security and mediation priorities The discussions centered on strengthening bilateral […]
Togo hosts Congo’s envoy to discuss eastern DRC security crisis Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé (left) and Floribert Anzuluni (right) during their meeting Security Wednesday 15 July 2026 – 08:59 Togo’s prime minister and African Union mediator Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé met with Democratic Republic of Congo’s Regional Integration Minister Floribert Anzuluni in Lomé to address escalating security […]
