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Politics - 4 January 2026
Mali-Japan Bilateral Cooperation: TOKTEN Program at the Center of Strategic Exchanges
Bamako, December 30, 2025 The Minister for Malians Living Abroad and African Integration, Mossa Ag Attaher, on Tuesday received His Excellency Yukuo Murata, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Mali…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 4 January 2026
Mali Suspends Entry of U.S. Nationals, Announces Limited Exemptions
Koulouba, January 2, 2026 The Government of Mali has clarified the implementation of its recent decision concerning the entry of United States nationals into Malian territory, following its press release issued on…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 4 January 2026
Mali Applies Reciprocity Principle in Response to U.S. Entry Restrictions
Bamako, December 30, 2025 The Government of Mali has announced the application of the principle of reciprocity in response to new entry restrictions imposed by the United States on Malian nationals, according to a…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 4 January 2026
Bamako, Mali - JNIM Arrests Malian Army Officer Amid Capital Blockade
Bamako, December 27, 2025 On Saturday, December 27, 2025, JNIM militants announced the arrest of Malian army officer Ahmed Touré, along with two of his bodyguards, signaling an intensification of the blockade and…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 4 January 2026
Second Session of ESA Heads of State Opens in Bamako
Bamako, December 23, 2025 - The second session of the College of Heads of State of the Confederation of Sahel States (ESA) officially opened on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Bamako International Conference Center…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 4 January 2026
Developments in Mopti Region
Mopti Region - December 29, 2025 Release of Journalists: Daouda Koné, head of the ORTM bureau in Douentza, and his cameraman, Salif Sangaré, were released after being abducted by GSIM elements near Konna on October 14, 2025.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 4 January 2026
Confederation of Sahel States Opens First Confederal Council of Ministers Session
Bamako, December 20, 2025 - The first confederal session of the Council of Ministers of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) officially opened on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Koulouba Palace in Bamako, under…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 20 December 2025
AES: President of the Confederation Opens First Confederal Session of the Council of Ministers in Bamako
Bamako, December 20, 2025 - The Koulouba Palace on Saturday hosted the opening of the first confederal session of the Council of Ministers of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), a landmark moment in the…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 4 min read
Politics - 15 December 2025
Women Leaders Engage Authorities on Dialogue and Governance in Goma
Goma, North Kivu, DRC - December 26, 2025
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Politics - 15 December 2025
Burkina Faso Strengthens Conflict Prevention Through UNOPREGEC National Convention
Ouagadougou, December 19, 2025 - The 2025 Ordinary Statutory Session of the National Council of the National Observatory for Prevention and Community Conflict Management (ONAPREGECC) took place today in Ouagadougou.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 15 December 2025
Burkina Faso Honors 140 Justice Officials for Excellence and Public Service
Ouagadougou, December 17, 2025 - The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, responsible for relations with institutions, presented honorary awards today to 140 officials across all categories within the justice sector.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Politics - 12 December 2025
DRC Strengthens Electricity Sector Governance with New Protocol
Kinshasa - December 18, 2025 - The Congolese government signed a key memorandum of understanding aimed at improving transparency and regulation in the electricity sector.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read