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.
Senegal mourns the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, expressed profound sorrow following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, who passed away on July 9, 2026. The political leader paid tribute to the revered religious figure, highlighting the warmth and humanity that defined their interactions over the […]
Deep sorrow has swept through Senegal following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the esteemed Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The news was announced on July 9, 2026, leaving a profound impact on the Mouride community and beyond. Ousmane Sonko mourns influential Mouride leader The President of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane […]
Guinguinéo is in mourning today. The Senegalese nation joins the family of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the esteemed Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family, who passed away on July 9, 2026, after a life dedicated to faith and service. Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, conveyed his profound sorrow upon receiving the news of […]
The nation of Senegal is in mourning following the passing of a revered spiritual figure, Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké. The news of his death was announced by Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, who shared his deep sorrow over the loss.
In a heartfelt message, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, announced the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the revered Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The spiritual leader was called to the divine realm on July 9, 2026, leaving the nation in mourning. Sonko conveyed his profound sorrow over the loss […]
Ousmane Sonko a exprimé sa profonde tristesse suite au décès de Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, rappelé à Dieu ce 9 juillet 2026. Le président de l’Assemblée nationale a rendu hommage à ce guide religieux, soulignant son accueil chaleureux et ses qualités humaines qui ont marqué leurs nombreuses rencontres. Le président de l'Assemblée nationale, Ousmane Sonko, […]
The agenda of the head of state took on a strong political dimension yesterday. And for good reason, following the special envoy of the President of the African Union Commission (UA) to the border dispute between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema met with the special envoy of the UA for Madagascar, Mohamed […]
Senegal constitutional council blocks controversial constitutional reform bill The Constitutional Council of Senegal delivered a landmark ruling on July 9, 2026, striking down the constitutional amendment bill passed by the National Assembly in late June. The decision, issued at the request of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, exposed significant procedural flaws in the legislative process while […]
The recent meeting between Hamadou Saley, chargé d’affaires of the Nigerien embassy in France, and Chems-eddine Hafiz, rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, has sparked widespread speculation. Beneath the surface of proposed cultural or religious collaborations lies a far more intricate political maneuver: a regime in Niamey, facing diplomatic isolation, is turning to France’s […]
An alliance marketed as a path to security The leaders of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—have framed their exclusive military partnership with Russia as a bold step toward reclaiming sovereignty and escaping the influence of former Western allies. The promise was clear: faster, more effective results in the fight against […]
In early July, the Benin Armed Forces executed a high-stakes operation near the town of Kouandé, delivering a decisive blow to armed groups threatening the nation’s northern borders. The mission resulted in the neutralization of six terrorists and the confiscation of a substantial cache of military-grade weaponry. As jihadist threats escalate across the Sahel, this […]
Abidjan — July 9, 2026: The second day of the National Development Plan (NDP) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, dedicated to investors, was inaugurated in Abidjan at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire. Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé presided over the opening ceremony, marking a pivotal moment in Côte d’Ivoire’s economic transformation agenda. The Prime Minister emphasized that this […]
