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Politics - 15 April 2026
Washington Agreement: Implementation Reaches 27.5% Amid Limited Security Progress
Kinshasa, April 7, 2026 - The implementation of the Washington Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda has recorded modest progress, rising from 23.3% to 27.5% by the end of March 2026…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 12 April 2026
Bamako Faces Severe Utility Crisis Amid Widespread Power and Water Outages
Bamako, April 2, 2026 - Mali’s capital is grappling with an acute public utility crisis marked by prolonged electricity outages, shortages of drinking water, and sharply rising fuel prices.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 12 April 2026
Mali Strengthens Deradicalization Efforts Through State-Civil Society Cooperation
Bamako, April 1, 2026 - Mali’s authorities are stepping up efforts to combat violent extremism through closer cooperation with civil society organizations, with a renewed focus on prevention and deradicalization initiatives.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 12 April 2026
Mali Aligns with Morocco on Western Sahara, Withdraws Recognition of Sahrawi Republic
Bamako, April 10, 2026 - The Government of Mali has announced a significant shift in its diplomatic position on the Western Sahara issue, withdrawing its recognition of the self-proclaimed “Sahrawi Republic” and…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 12 April 2026
Mali Reviews Fuel Supply Chain as Authorities Report Sustained Hydrocarbon Imports
Bamako, April 9, 2026 - The Government of Mali has reaffirmed its efforts to stabilize petroleum product supply and strengthen oversight of the hydrocarbons sector amid ongoing distribution constraints.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 12 April 2026
Malian Delegation Concludes Diplomatic Study Visit to Morocco
Bamako, April 2, 2026 - A delegation from Mali has concluded a study visit to Morocco, aimed at strengthening diplomatic capacity and fostering institutional cooperation between the two countries.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 12 April 2026
Mali Highlights Role of Diaspora in National Development at Union of Ambassadors Gala
Bamako, April 4, 2026 - Mali has reaffirmed the strategic importance of its diaspora in national development during a gala event marking five years of activity by the Union of Ambassadors (UDA) in the country.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 12 April 2026
EU Launches €962,000 Civil Society Grants Programme in Djibouti
Djibouti, April 1, 2026 - The European Commission has launched the “Djibouti Civil Society Grants 2026” initiative, aimed at strengthening democratic governance, inclusive development, and the role of civil society…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 12 April 2026
MONUSCO Welcomes 14 New International Police Officers to Strengthen Civilian Protection
Kinshasa, April 9, 2026 - The United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has officially welcomed fourteen new Individual Police Officers (IPOs), including six women, following…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 4 min read
Politics - 12 April 2026
Opposition Candidate Congratulates President Guelleh in Post-Election Meeting
Djibouti, April 14, 2026 - The President of the Republic, Ismail Omar Guelleh, received the defeated presidential candidate, Mohamed Farah Samatar of the Unified Democratic Centre (CDU), at the Presidential Palace on…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 12 April 2026
Djibouti Showcases Water Infrastructure and Training Ambitions During French Delegation
Djibouti, April 8, 2026 - The National Water and Sanitation Office of Djibouti hosted a French delegation on Tuesday, including the ambassador of France and the Director General of the French Development Agency, for a…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 12 April 2026
Mass Rally in Balbala Draws Large Crowd for President Guelleh’s Campaign
Djibouti, April 6-7, 2026 - The campaign of incumbent President and candidate Ismail Omar Guelleh continued to mobilize large crowds over the weekend, with organizers reporting more than 30,000 attendees at a major…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read