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 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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
The Nigerien military’s latest strategic overhaul—dividing the existing Garkoi operation into two separate tactical headquarters—has ignited sharp criticism from governance and security analysts across the Sahel. Officially framed as an efficiency-driven initiative to enhance coordination, the new Akarasse operation at the Algerian border and Klafoki operation at the Chad border are increasingly viewed as a […]
Ivorian political figure Ahoua Don Mello recently made a notable appearance in Moscow, captured on May 11, 2026. His presence in the Russian capital has sparked considerable interest, especially given his prominent association with Laurent Gbagbo and the PPA-CI party in Côte d’Ivoire. Observers are keenly watching for any potential implications of this high-profile visit […]
As Burkina Faso continues its descent into an unprecedented humanitarian and security crisis, the recent priorities of the transitional government have drawn significant scrutiny. A substantial and concerning divergence has emerged between official communication initiatives and the grim realities on the ground. This situation presents a stark, almost unconscionable, dichotomy. On one side, daily reports […]
The prefect’s decision to halt the recent Ligue 1 clash between Nantes and Toulouse has sparked intense debate about the consequences of fan violence. Roland Menu, president of the ‘Allez Nantes Canaris’ supporters’ club, speaks out against the shameful behavior that overshadowed the match. The final whistle never sounded at the Stade de la Beaujoire […]
Monaco finalizes Nazinho transfer from Cercle Bruges AS Monaco has reached an agreement with Cercle Bruges, its satellite club, for the transfer of Portuguese left-back Nazinho. The 22-year-old defender, currently valued at €5 million, is set to join Monaco pending a successful medical examination. Key details of the deal Transfer fee: €5 million Player age: […]
Toulouse Football Club, Ligue 1, Football the essential Following the chaotic scenes that led to the suspension of the Nantes versus Toulouse match on Sunday, May 17, the LFP Disciplinary Commission is set to make a ruling. Here’s what we anticipate could happen next. After the disorder, comes the judgment. This past Sunday, May 17, […]
Abagana, the first giraffe calf born within the Gadabedji Reserve, tragically passed away on May 16, 2026. His untimely death, attributed to a swift and severe illness coupled with a lack of appropriate veterinary care, casts a stark light on the persistent medical vulnerabilities threatening one of Niger’s most cherished wildlife and tourism assets. This […]
