Belgium to close Mali embassy by 2026

diplomatic update Belgium confirms permanent closure of its embassy in Mali by June 2026 The Belgian government has announced its decision to withdraw its permanent diplomatic presence from Mali, with…

French agent handed 20-year sentence in Mali amid diplomatic tensions

A Malian court has delivered a harsh verdict against a French intelligence officer, who was detained in Bamako nearly a year ago. On Friday, the man—accused of endangering state security—was…

Mali condamne un diplomate français à 20 ans pour espionnage

Mali: un diplomate français condamné à 20 ans de prison pour atteinte à la sûreté de l’État Un policier malien patrouille devant le Campement Kangaba, un complexe touristique près de…

Mali: french intelligence operative handed 20-year prison term

A French national, apprehended in August 2025 by Mali’s military junta and accused of plotting against state institutions, has been convicted by the specialized anti-terrorism court’s criminal chamber. Malian judicial…

Niger and Türkiye forge deeper ties with new cooperation agreements

General Abdourahamane Tiani, President of the Republic of Niger, concluded a significant working and friendship visit to the Republic of Türkiye on June 4, 2026. Hosted by President Recep Tayyip…

Ankara strengthens ties with Niamey: erdoğan pledges robust support to general tiani

During a significant visit to Ankara, Türkiye, General Abdourahamane Tiani engaged in high-level discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, underscoring a deepening political alignment between Niamey and Ankara. The…

Medi1 TV gains official broadcast license in Mali

Media Landscape Medi1 TV secures official broadcast authorization in Mali Long-established in Mali through its FM radio presence in Bamako, Medi1 TV now expands its reach with official television broadcast…

Mali intelligence officer handed 20-year sentence after year-long detention

Mali: intelligence officer receives two-decade sentence after 12 months behind bars A former officer of Mali’s DGSE has been sentenced to two decades in prison following a year-long detention. The…

Mali offers 2 billion cfa for jihadist leader iyad ag ghaly

Mali places multi-million CFA bounty on Iyad Ag Ghaly and allied jihadist commanders Mali’s transitional authorities have announced a landmark financial incentive program targeting key figures within the Jama’at Nusrat…

Burkina Faso terror attack exposes urgent need for regional military cooperation

The heart of the Bam province in Burkina Faso trembled under the weight of a brutal dawn assault on Sabcé this past Friday. The military outpost, a critical node in…

Lomé hosts groundbreaking african aviation summit in 2026

In mid-June 2026, Lomé will play host to a landmark event: the inaugural African Aviation Transport Convention and Exhibition. For five consecutive days, the Togolese capital will transform into the…

Niger restores 500 hectares of pastoral land in Gaya

Gaya, June 5, 2026 — The urban municipality of Gaya has launched groundbreaking restoration work on 500 hectares of degraded pastoral land, funded by the Integrated Urban Development and Multisectoral…