Burkina Faso: damiba’s ex-security chief sentenced to 11 years for arson Actus. The Burkinabè judiciary has handed down an 11-year prison sentence, including five years to be served without parole,…
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Mali sentences french intelligence operative to 20 years for state security charges
Mali sentences french intelligence operative to 20 years for state security charges A fresh chill has descended upon relations between Paris and Bamako. Malian courts have handed down a 20-year…
Mali jails french diplomat for 20 years, Paris decries ‘baseless’ claims
France has vehemently protested the twenty-year criminal conviction of one of its diplomatic agents by the Malian judiciary. Found guilty of “undermining state security,” the French national was also barred…
Malian court sentences french intelligence officer to 20 years amid escalating tensions
The ongoing dispute between Paris and Bamako has intensified following the severe twenty-year prison sentence handed down to Yann V., a declared operative of France’s Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE).…
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…
Belgium to close its embassy in Mali by mid-2026
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…
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.…
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…