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.
Mali: What Lies Ahead for the JNIM-FLA Alliance? The alliance between the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Front for the Liberation of Azawad (FLA) has become a focal point of analysis for Mali’s evolving security landscape. As tensions escalate in the Sahel, observers question the durability and strategic implications […]
A troubling sequence of cyberattacks continues to challenge the Senegalese state, raising serious questions about the nation’s digital defenses. Following incidents targeting the tax authority’s website in October and the national identity card issuance department in January, hackers have now successfully breached the Public Treasury. These recurring intrusions, far from being isolated technical glitches, paint […]
PolitiqueAfrique Mali’s complex path to peace amid renewed conflict PolitiqueAfrique Georges Ibrahim Tounkara 14/05/202614 mai 2026 Mali finds itself in a precarious situation, with escalating armed group attacks casting a shadow of uncertainty over the nation. The critical questions remain: How can the country escape this dangerous impasse, and how can the fragile intercommunity coexistence, […]
Bénin’s romuald wadagni steps into a demanding new presidential mandate The new president faces the complex task of balancing inclusive growth, political openness, and mending regional ties. Romuald Wadagni secured a decisive victory in Bénin’s presidential election on April 12, capturing 94.27% of the vote. His opponent, Paul Hounkpè, promptly conceded defeat, urging national unity […]
The question surrounding the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) and its potential dissolution has once again taken center stage in Côte d’Ivoire’s political landscape. This pivotal body, responsible for organizing all national elections, faces persistent challenges from various opposition factions. Critics argue that its current composition is imbalanced and its independence from the executive branch is […]
President Emmanuel Macron has adopted a confrontational stance to describe the current state of affairs between France and the military governments in the Sahel region. Asserting that Paris was met with “ingratitude” in return for its efforts, the French head of state unequivocally marked the conclusion of a diplomatic era that spanned over a decade. […]
Despite a performance that wasn’t always sparkling, Paris Saint-Germain clinched the Ligue 1 title on Wednesday evening, defeating Lens 2-0 on the road. The Parisian squad secured their 14th French championship in club history, marking their fifth consecutive league triumph, largely thanks to a formidable display by goalkeeper Matveï Safonov. The inevitable has officially happened. […]
The family of Me Mountaga Tall, a prominent Malian lawyer and political figure, has announced the initiation of legal proceedings following his abduction from his Bamako residence. This development, which has circulated within legal and diplomatic circles for several days, marks a significant turn in a case that is proving challenging for Mali’s transitional authorities […]
Senegal’s maritime security landscape is undergoing a strategic transformation. Following the 2024 withdrawal of French military forces from its soil, Dakar has chosen Turkey as a key partner for coastal surveillance. This shift, championed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, marks a deliberate move away from traditional Western alliances and raises […]
The latest cyberattack on Senegal’s Treasury department has intensified concerns in Dakar about the country’s digital security posture. Within just six months, three key government agencies have fallen victim to breaches, pushing the issue of cybersecurity to the forefront of national discussions on digital sovereignty. The timing is particularly troubling as the state rapidly expands […]
In Mali, the transitional authorities remain unwavering in their commitment to confront armed groups. On April 25, jihadist factions linked to al-Qaïda and separatist rebels from the FLA launched their first coordinated large-scale attacks, resulting in the killing of Defense Minister General Sadio Camara and the seizure of Kidal. Since then, the Jnim has imposed […]
Chad faces growing calls to resist authoritarian drift The political wing of the Wakit Tama movement has intensified its campaign ahead of the planned peaceful protest scheduled for May 16, 2026, openly condemning what it describes as the authoritarian excesses of President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s government. During a press briefing, the movement highlighted the […]
