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.

Ndiaga Seck’s testimony on Ousmane Sonko under investigation in Senegal

Key revelations emerge in Senegal’s judicial probe involving political figures Matam Ndiaga Seck, a 51-year-old political figure, was defended before a judge in Linguère on Monday after being detained by authorities under serious allegations. The investigating magistrate at the Louga Regional Court placed him under custodial detention following accusations of unnatural acts, an ongoing case […]

Mali politics english: detained activist denies Sonko knew of private life

In a striking revelation during his detention hearing, Ndiaga Seck—a 51-year-old political figure—has categorically denied that opposition leader Ousmane Sonko had any knowledge of his private affairs. Speaking in Wolof during the proceedings, Seck declared, “Xamul woon li may dund”—which translates to “He knew nothing of my private life.” This bold statement has reignited discussions […]

Ndiaga Seck’s private life confessions to investigators

During his interrogations, Ndiaga Seck offered insights into his association with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, making a distinct declaration concerning his personal life. “Xamul woon li may dund” (“He knew nothing of my private life”).   Through this Wolof statement, Ndiaga Seck clarified that his associate was completely unaware of his sexual orientation and personal […]

Senegal’s 2026 world cup fan travel decision

Senegal will not be providing financial assistance for its supporters to travel to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This significant announcement comes from the Minister of Sports, Khady Diène Gaye, putting an end to widespread speculation about an official delegation. Consequently, devoted fans of the Lions will need to arrange their own travel and accommodation […]

Faure Gnassingbé advocates for tangible progress in africa’s economic integration

President of the Council, Faure Gnassingbé, on Monday urged African nations and economic stakeholders across the continent to transition from ambitious plans to concrete achievements in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This significant message was delivered in Lomé during the opening of the third edition of the Biashara Afrika economic forum, an […]

De zerbi urges tottenham to maintain premier league fight ahead of chelsea clash

18 mai 2026 20:14+02:00 de zerbi urges tottenham to maintain premier league fight ahead of chelsea clash Tottenham Premier League R. De Zerbi Chelsea Chelsea vs Tottenham Manager Roberto De Zerbi has issued a stark caution to his Tottenham squad, emphasizing that their Premier League survival is far from guaranteed. Despite holding a seemingly comfortable […]

Togo airport visa snag exposes ZLECAf integration hurdles

Welcome to Lomé, where the third edition of the Pan-African Business Forum (Biashara Afrika) kicked off on a dramatic note. What began as a celebration of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) quickly transformed into a stark lesson on the continent’s lingering border bureaucracy. The incident unfolded as delegates gathered for a high-profile event […]

Chief court registrar abducted by russian mercenaries in central african republic

The chief registrar of the Zemio court in the Central African Republic has vanished without a trace since being abducted by Russian mercenaries operating in the region. Family members and local officials confirm his disappearance, sparking urgent questions about his whereabouts and well-being. Witnesses in Zemio reported seeing armed individuals matching the description of Russian […]

Russian mercenary and faca operation in bamingui-bangoran devolves into cattle theft

Reports from the Bamingui-Bangoran prefecture in the Central African Republic indicate a troubling shift in ongoing security operations. What began as a joint effort involving Russian mercenaries and the Forces Armées Centrafricaines (FACA) in the Ndele area has reportedly transformed into widespread cattle rustling, severely impacting local herders. escalating concerns for herders in ndele Initially […]

Independence tey: how a new film captures Senegal’s fight for change

independence tey How a new film captures Senegal’s fight for change The screening of Independence Tey, the latest documentary by Senegalese filmmaker Abdou Lahat Fall, at the Museum of Black Civilizations in Dakar, turned into a powerful evening of collective reflection and civic engagement. The event, organized by Sine Films and Wawkumba Film in partnership […]

Fc nantes condemns pitch invasion by angry supporters after toulouse match

FC Nantes condemns pitch invasion by supporters following Toulouse match: club reaffirms core values Football Ligue 1 La Tribune Loire de la Beaujoire, dimanche lors du match contre Toulouse. (Sébastien Salom-Gomis /AFP) In a stern statement issued the day after the abandoned Ligue 1 clash against Toulouse, FC Nantes has strongly denounced the pitch invasion […]

Africa urged to shift from ambition to economic results at biashara afrika forum

The clarion call was unambiguous. At the inauguration of the third edition of the Biashara Afrika pan-African forum held on Monday, May 18, 2026 in Lomé, Togolese President and Council Chair Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé urged African leaders to pivot from political rhetoric to tangible economic outcomes. His impassioned address underscored the urgent need to convert […]

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