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Politics - 18 January 2026
Mali | Kal Akal 2025 Annual Report Highlights Worsening Human Rights Situation in Azawad
Kidal, January 13, 2026 - The Kal Akal Association’s 2025 annual report paints an extremely worrying picture of the human rights situation in the Azawad region.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 18 January 2026
Mali | JNIM Ambushes Russian Mercenaries in Méma
Méma, January 11, 2026 - The terrorist group JNIM ambushed Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps this morning, January 11, 2026, in the Méma region, located between Ségou and Timbuktu.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 18 January 2026
Presentation of Credentials by the Ambassadors of the Netherlands and ChinaBamako
On the first working day of 2026, Monday, January 5, His Excellency Abdoulaye Diop, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received the credentials of the Ambassadors-designate of the Kingdom of the…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 18 January 2026
President Assimi Goïta Gives Instructions to Mali’s New Ambassador to Geneva(Koulouba
The President of the Transition, General Assimi Goïta, received the new Malian Ambassador to Geneva, Sékou dit Gaoussou Cissé, on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Koulouba Palace.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 18 January 2026
Mali | JNIM Seizes Malian Army Post in Ségou
Ségou, January 12, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) announced that it had taken control of a Malian army post in Baraouéli, approximately 120 km northeast of Bamako, on the morning of Monday…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 18 January 2026
New Year’s Greetings to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Bamako, January 5, 2026 On Monday, January 5, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation held its official New Year’s greetings ceremony for staff, addressed to His Excellency Abdoulaye Diop…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 11 January 2026
Over 20 Houses Destroyed in Kazumba Following Ethnic Conflict
Kazumba, Kasai-Central | December 29, 2025 More than twenty homes were set ablaze overnight from Sunday to Monday in the village of Bena-Bilala, Kazumba Territory, according to local sources.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 11 January 2026
Angolan and Qatari Foreign Ministers Discuss Rwanda
Doha/Luanda - 10 January 2026: The Foreign Ministers of Angola and Qatar held talks on resolving ongoing issues between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through peaceful means.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 11 January 2026
DRC Launches New Secure Vehicle License Plate System
Kinshasa, January 6, 2026 - The General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) is set to officially launch a new secure vehicle license plate this Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Kinshasa, marking a major step in the modernization of…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 11 January 2026
Rwanda: Eight Fatal Accidents Recorded During Christmas and New Year Holidays
Kigali, January 2, 2026 Rwanda National Police (RNP) reported eight serious accidents over the Christmas and New Year period, spanning December 24, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 11 January 2026
Tragedy in Ango: Two Killed by Police Officer on New Year’s Day
Ango, Tshopo Province, DRC - January 1, 2026 A police officer shot and killed two people in the Ango territory on New Year’s Day, plunging the community into shock and grief.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 11 January 2026
Kigali - First Day of 2026 Sees Quiet Streets and Limited Activities
Kigali, January 1, 2026 The first day of 2026 in Kigali was marked by unusually low activity and sparse crowds, as many residents chose to spend the day quietly following New Year celebrations.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read