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Three years after Captain Ibrahim Traoré came to power, Burkina Faso continues its quest for military autonomy and stability. In a recent interview, the Burkinabè president spoke about the initial difficulties he faced upon taking office: an army insufficiently prepared, both logistically and in terms of personnel. He also denounced external influences that he considers […]
The Malian government is trying to calm concerns about the fuel shortage affecting several regions of the country. According to authorities, the disruptions are temporary and should ease in the coming days. Following the Interministerial Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management chaired on Tuesday, October 7 by Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga, a press briefing was […]
On September 26, at the podium of the United Nations General Assembly, the Malian Prime Minister denounced what he considers to be Ukraine’s involvement in insecurity in the Sahel. In a forceful speech, Abdoulaye Maïga drew a direct link between the war in Eastern Europe and the expansion of terrorism in West Africa. He recalled […]
The Associated Press revealed that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had received a confidential file urging it to investigate alleged war crimes in West Africa involving Russia and private military companies. But the materials presented were mainly based on anonymous sources and videos whose authenticity has not been established, raising serious questions about the reliability […]
Check out Monday’s fixtures across Africa, part of matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The 2026 World Cup qualifiers continue this Monday with the matchday eight fixtures. No fewer than ten games are on the schedule across African pitches. Among today’s headline games, we’ll be following the showdown between Guinea and Algeria. Struggling […]
The former civilian Prime Minister of Mali, Choguel Kokalla Maïga, was indicted on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, for “damaging public goods, forgery and use of forgery”. After a week in custody, he was brought before the investigative chamber of the Supreme Court which decided to place him under a committal order. No date has been […]
On August 16, 2025, Bamako hosted the premiere of the documentary “Reparations The Colonial Debt”, directed by Senegalese filmmaker Ibrahima Sow. This powerful work, enriched with testimonies from experts and historical archives, shines a light on the crimes of colonialism and proposes legal mechanisms for African nations to demand reparations from former colonial powers. The […]
A year after taking power, the new Senegalese authorities have launched archaeological excavations in Thiaroye, aiming to elucidate the massacre of Senegalese and other African infantrymen by the French colonial army in December 1944. These investigations aim to clarify the details of this tragic event, the exact number of victims, and their identification. So far, […]
The recent announcement by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) aiming to strengthen police cooperation to combat regional insecurity does not convince everyone. According to security expert Souleymane Amzat, this new initiative looks more like a communication exercise than a genuine operational strategy. “ECOWAS excels in declarations and promises, but when it comes […]
Since August 7, 2025, the Malian authorities have been carrying out a large-scale arrest operation within the armed forces. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), at least 37 soldiers, including two generals, are currently in custody. Among the high-ranking officers arrested are Brigadier General Nema Sagara, a member of the Air Force General Staff, and General […]
The Malian capital was the stage, on July 19, 2025, for an event of significant historical importance for Africa. As part of the third edition of the forum “Headlines”, placed under the theme “Colonial Crimes: The Time for Compensation has Come”, African voices from all walks of life strongly advocated for justice, memory and sovereignty. […]
Mali now has a new Transition Charter. The President of the Transition, General Assimi Goïta, has enacted the text, according to a publication appeared in the Official Journal on Thursday, July 10, 2025. This document, adopted on July 3 by the National Transition Council (NTC), redefines the institutional and political framework of the transition period […]
In Mali, the political transition takes a new turn. On Thursday, July 3, 2025, Malian authorities adopted a bill establishing a five-year presidential term, renewable without limit, for General Assimi Goïta, president of the transition since the August 2021 coup d’etat. According to Agence France-Presse, this provision, now regulated by a new to-be-published charter, will […]
On an official visit to Moscow since Sunday, June 22, 2025, the Malian transitional president, Assimi Goïta, was received at the Kremlin on Monday, June 23 by his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. This meeting marks a new stage in the rapprochement between Mali and Russia, initiated in recent years. Long focused on security and military […]
In Mali, the Council of Ministers adopted on Wednesday a draft law granting the head of state a renewable five-year term starting in 2025. The text still needs to be reviewed by the National Transition Council. If approved, General Assimi Goïta would remain at the country’s helm until at least 2030 without seeking voters’ approval. […]
At the end of his term as head of the Central Office for Combating Illicit Enrichment (OCLEI), Moumouni Guindo submitted the institution’s final report to the Malian authorities. A groundbreaking document that reviews eight years of anti-corruption efforts, marked by progress but also serious issues to address. Since its inception, the OCLEI has handled 63 […]
Ousmane Kampo, widely known as “Naba” and serving as mayor of the commune of Konna, has been abducted while carrying out his duties. The kidnapping, which occurred on Tuesday, is reportedly attributed to the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an al-Qaeda affiliate. The incident underscores the ongoing deterioration of security in […]
On May 13, 2025, Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, addressed the United Nations Ministerial Conference on Peacekeeping held in Berlin. In a stark and unflinching speech, he laid out a critical assessment of the UN’s decade-long peacekeeping presence in Mali, drawing lessons from the country’s experience with the now-defunct MINUSMA […]
Mali approves transfer of Bougouni lithium mine exploitation permit, marking a key step toward production launch On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the Malian government approved, during a Council of Ministers meeting, the transfer of the exploitation permit for the major lithium mine located in Foulaboula, within the Bougouni Circle. The permit has been granted to […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the immediate disbursement of $129 million to Mali under the Rapid Credit Facility. This funding will help the Sahelian country effectively address the aftermath of the 2024 floods. The country led by General Tiani is set to receive significant financial support to cope with the severe impact of […]
The Malian army announced on Tuesday that it had eliminated two terrorist leaders, Ahmad Lamine Ag Hoga and Badaye Ag Elmehfi, during air operations in Kidal, northern Mali, on the night of March 17-18. According to an army statement, the strikes were launched in retaliation for “heinous acts” perpetrated by the two men against “peaceful […]
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have neutralized an important foreign terrorist leader known as Abou Houzeifa, also called Hugo, on Sunday. In a statement on Monday, the Malian army informed the national and international community that on Sunday, April 28, 2024, the FAMa conducted a large-scale operation in LIPTAKO (area of INDELIMANE), where they neutralized […]
The Malian Council of Ministers met in regular session on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in its deliberation room at Koulouba Palace, under the presidency of Colonel Assimi GOITA, President of the Transition, Head of State. After examining the items on the agenda, the Council: IN THE CHAPTER OF LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY MEASURES On the report […]
The Council of Ministers of the Malian government met in an ordinary session on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, under the presidency of Colonel Assimi GOITA, President of the Transition, Head of State. After reviewing the items on the agenda, the Council: IN THE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY CHAPTER An association is an agreement by which several […]
