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Politics - 19 October 2025
Fuel Shortage Forces Universities in Mali to Suspend Classes
Bamako - October 25, 2025 - The ongoing fuel crisis in Mali has begun to paralyze the country’s education system, with several universities announcing the suspension of classes due to transportation difficulties.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Politics - 18 October 2025
Financial Governance and Regional Integration
NIAMEY, Niger-The Radisson Blu hotel hosted the annual meeting of the Financial Markets Authority of UEMOA (AMF-UMOA) and accounting experts from the eight member states on Thursday, October 23.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 18 October 2025
Digital Sovereignty and Technological Innovation
NIAMEY, Niger-In a bold stride towards digital autonomy, the Minister of Communications, Adji Ali Salatou, launched the "Qwiper" application on Monday, October 20.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Politics - 18 October 2025
Teachers’ Strike Ends as Malian Government Agrees to Pay Withheld Salaries
Bamako - October 21, 2025 - After nearly three weeks of disruption, public school teachers in Mali have ended their strike, allowing students to finally return to class on October 20.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 17 October 2025
Malian Prime Minister Calls Fuel Shortage an ‘Attempt to Destabilize’ the Country
Bamako - October 22, 2025 - As Mali continues to grapple with a crippling fuel crisis, Prime Minister Major General Abdoulaye Maïga has described the situation as a deliberate “attempt to destabilize” the country.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Politics - 17 October 2025
Fuel Crisis Paralyzes Bamako as Shortages Deepen Nationwide
Bamako - October 28, 2025 - Mali’s capital has been brought to a standstill as a severe fuel shortage grips the country, halting transportation and slowing nearly all economic activity.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Politics - 17 October 2025
A Landmark Increase in the Minimum Wage
NIAMEY, Niger-In a major socio-economic move, President Tiani announced on Saturday, October 25, a historic 39.78% increase in the Guaranteed Interprofessional Minimum Wage (SMIG), raising it from 30,047 to 42,000 CFA…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Politics - 17 October 2025
South Kivu: Burundi Deploys More Troops to Counter AFC/M23 Advance
Burundi has reinforced its military presence in South Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to push back advancing AFC/M23 rebels, according to local sources and regional media reports.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 16 October 2025
UK Appoints Former Intelligence Official as New Ambassador to Mali
Bamako - October 23, 2025 - The United Kingdom has appointed Angus Philip McKee, a former intelligence official and veteran diplomat, as its new ambassador to Mali.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Politics - 16 October 2025
Rice Production Institutionalization
The inauguration of the new headquarters of Société Riz du Niger (Rice Company of Niger) by Commerce Minister Abdoulaye Seydou represents institutional strengthening in a critical food security sector.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Politics - 15 October 2025
U.S. Embassy Warns Citizens Against Travel to Mali Amid Worsening Security and Fuel Crisis
Bamako - October 24, 2025 - The U.S. Embassy in Mali has issued a security alert urging American citizens to avoid traveling to the country, citing a deteriorating security environment compounded by nationwide fuel…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Politics - 15 October 2025
Ségou Regional Council President Appears in Video After Abduction by Terrorists
Ségou - October 15, 2025 - Siaka Dembélé, president of the Ségou Regional Council, who was kidnapped by armed terrorists on October 3 while traveling to Bamako, has appeared in a video released by his captors.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read