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.

DRC: Félix Tshisekedi urges balanced tax recovery in mining sector

President Tshisekedi calls for restraint in mining tax enforcement The Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi has instructed fiscal authorities to curb aggressive tax recovery measures against mining companies, warning that such actions could deter foreign investment in the sector. The directive follows a recent cabinet meeting in Kinshasa, where the president highlighted concerns […]

Quartz spruce pine fuels global digital economy

How Spruce Pine’s Quartz Powers the World’s Digital Future In the heart of North Carolina’s Appalachian Mountains, an unassuming quartz mine is quietly fueling the global digital economy. Rising 800 meters above sea level, the Spruce Pine deposit has become a linchpin for industries that underpin modern connectivity, from smartphones to supercomputers. This mineral, once […]

Senegal’s president slams sonko’s confrontational approach

Politics Senegal’s president slams Sonko’s confrontational approach Coalition defends President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s leadership amid Sonko’s escalating rhetoric The rift between Senegal’s presidential camp and National Assembly leader Ousmane Sonko has deepened following his latest inflammatory remarks during a political rally in Mbacké. In an official statement released on July 13, 2026, the Coalition Diomaye […]

Tshisekedi Meets Museveni to Discuss Deteriorating Security in Eastern Congo

President Félix Tshisekedi has received a special envoy from Uganda, Floribert Anzuluni Isiloketshi, at his private farm in Kisozi. The two leaders discussed security issues and regional cooperation to address the ongoing instability in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Key Takeaways: Dialogue focused on regional security, peace, and stability in the Great Lakes region. The […]

How former Wagner mercenaries finance their activities through opioid trafficking in Africa

Three years after the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the networks he established in Africa continue to thrive. Investigations reveal that the trafficking of tramadol, a potent opioid painkiller, may be one of the key funding sources for the former Wagner mercenary group. Persistent influence despite leadership changes Reports indicate that around 500 former Wagner fighters […]

Togo’s retirement reform: crt and cnss unify pension rights for a seamless career

Many Togolese citizens with diverse professional paths spanning public and private sectors have long anticipated this significant development. The Caisse de Retraites du Togo (CRT) and the Caisse nationale de sécurité sociale (CNSS) have now implemented a coordinated pension liquidation mechanism. This reform effectively streamlines a previously intricate process, ensuring that all insured individuals receive […]

Mali battles rage as 30 soldiers killed in anéfis clashes

The battle for the Mali’s northern territories has escalated with alarming intensity after fierce fighting erupted in Anéfis, a key strategic outpost roughly 100 kilometers south of Kidal. The clashes, which have drawn international attention, underscore the persistent challenges facing the country’s military leadership in securing its borders. a devastating toll on both sides The […]

Political tensions rise as Senegal’s assembly speaker threatens government

Tensions between Senegal’s National Assembly President, Ousmane Sonko, and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye have escalated into a public confrontation. During a rally in Touba on Sunday, July 12, to inaugurate the Pastef party headquarters, Sonko declared his readiness to topple the government led by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as many times as necessary. […]

Ukraine denies kremlin’s claims on Congo rebel support

Moscow’s allegations emerged in Burundi, where Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed Ukraine was among the external backers of the M23 rebellion. This armed group currently controls vast territories in the North and South Kivu provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Ukrainian government swiftly dismissed the accusations, not only refuting the claims […]

Deep analysis of african football failures at 2026 world cup by ousmane sonko

The president of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has delivered a candid assessment of African football’s performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking in a recent interview, he acknowledged the continent’s expanded representation in the tournament but emphasized that this progress does not reflect inherent superiority—rather, it stems from FIFA’s decision to include more […]

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