diplomatic update Belgium confirms permanent closure of its embassy in Mali The Belgian government has decided to shut down its diplomatic mission in Bamako, with the final closure scheduled for…
Month: June 2026
French national handed 20-year prison sentence in Mali over alleged state plot
CONDEMNATION French national handed 20-year prison sentence in Mali over alleged state plot Malian authorities have sentenced French citizen Yann Vezilier to 20 years of criminal detention. The verdict, delivered…
Mali sentences french diplomat to 20 years amid heightened political tensions
A Malian police officer patrols outside Campement Kangaba, a tourist resort near Bamako, on June 19, 2017 – All rights reserved AP Photo All rights reserved AP Photo Under the leadership…
Mali: french diplomat receives 20-year sentence in Bamako for state security charges
A French official, arrested by Mali’s military junta in August 2025 and accused of conspiring against national institutions, has been convicted by the criminal chamber of the specialized counter-terrorism court.…
Niger and Turkey strengthen ties with key cooperation agreements in ankara
On June 4, 2026, Niger’s Head of State, General Abdourahamane Tiani, embarked on a significant diplomatic mission to Ankara, receiving a warm welcome from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at…
Ankara and Niamey forge stronger ties as erdoğan backs general tiani’s leadership
On the occasion of signing several cooperation agreements and a joint declaration in Ankara, the visit of General Abdourahamane Tiani to Türkiye underscored a significant political rapprochement between Ankara and…
Mali grants broadcast license to Medi1 TV
Mali’s Haute Autorité de la Communication (HAC) has officially granted Medi1 TV permission to broadcast across the country, marking a significant milestone in the pan-African media outlet’s expansion. The authorization…
Mali offers 2 billion cfa reward for iyad ag ghaly and jihadist leaders
Mali offers 2 billion cfa reward for Iyad Ag Ghaly and jihadist leaders Mali’s transitional authorities have announced a substantial financial reward for information leading to the capture of Iyad…
Sabcé under siege: how cross-border cooperation could break the JNIM threat in Burkina Faso
The northern hinterlands of Burkina Faso are once again in the crosshairs. On the morning of June 5, 2026, a coordinated assault by fighters from the Group for the Support…
Lomé hosts groundbreaking African air transport summit
From June 15 to 19, 2026, the Togolese capital will become the epicenter of African aviation. Lomé is set to host the inaugural African Air Transport Convention and Exhibition, a…