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Culture - 12 April 2026
Azawad Commemorates 14th Anniversary of Independence Declaration Amid Renewed Political
Azawad, April 6, 2026 - Several towns in northern Mali, including Tinzaouatène and Timbuktu, marked the 14th anniversary of the declaration of independence proclaimed on April 6, 2012, through symbolic gatherings and…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Mali Places Oral Health Reform at the Center of National Health Policy Debate
Bamako, April 4, 2026 - Mali has renewed its focus on strengthening oral healthcare as a key component of public health policy, during the opening of the 8th Scientific Conference of the Malian Order of Dental Surgeons.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Mali and China Review Progress on Safo Solar Power Project
Bamako, March 28, 2026 - Mali’s authorities and Chinese partners have conducted a joint inspection of the Safo solar power plant construction site, underscoring ongoing efforts to expand renewable energy capacity in the country.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Mali Reviews Agricultural Performance and Sets Ambitious Targets at CENA Session
Bamako, April 2, 2026 - Mali’s transitional government has reaffirmed its commitment to agricultural development following a high-level review meeting chaired by Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Mali Joins African Consultations on Migration Governance in Cairo
Cairo, April 1, 2026 - Mali took part in high-level African consultations on migration governance during a ministerial meeting held in Cairo, aimed at advancing the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Djiboutian Gendarmerie Deploys Peacekeeping Contingent to Central African Republic
Djibouti, April 6, 2026 - A contingent of gendarmes from the fourth rotation of the Joint Force departed Djibouti at dawn on April 6 for deployment to the Central African Republic, underscoring the country’s continued…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Mali Advances Sports Diplomacy at Global Ethnosports Forum in Türkiye
Antalya, April 7, 2026 - Mali has reinforced its engagement in international sports diplomacy through participation in the 8th World Ethnosports Union Forum held in Antalya, Türkiye.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Djibouti and Somalia Launch Joint Initiative to Advance AI in the Somali Language
Mogadishu, April 6, 2026 - A new milestone in regional scientific cooperation was marked with the launch of an artificial intelligence initiative aimed at strengthening digital tools for the Somali language, through…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Interior Minister Reviews Preparations Ahead of Djibouti Presidential Election
Djibouti, April 1, 2026 - With nine days remaining before the presidential election scheduled for April 10, the Minister of the Interior, Said Nouh Hassan, conducted a working visit to the Djibouti Prefecture to assess…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 4 April 2026
Journalists in Rwanda raise concerns over profession, resources and media regulation
Kigali, Rwanda, April 2, 2026 - Journalists in Rwanda have outlined key challenges affecting their ability to work effectively, during discussions held on March 31 organized by the Legal Aid Forum (LAF).
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Culture - 4 April 2026
DRC, UNHCR, and Burundi Prepare Tripartite Meeting on Refugee Returns as Authorities
Kalemie/Kinshasa April 3-4, 2026 - A tripartite meeting between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and Burundi is scheduled for April 4 in Kalemie to…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 4 April 2026
Djibouti confirms over 256,000 registered voters ahead of April 10 election
Djibouti City, Djibouti, March 27, 2026 - Electoral authorities have confirmed that more than 256,000 voters are registered for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for April 10, 2026.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read