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Belgium confirms definitive embassy closure in Mali by 2026 Belgium will conclude its enduring diplomatic presence in Mali on June 30, 2026. An update released on June 5 by the Belgian Embassy in Bamako confirmed that its various services and responsibilities will progressively relocate to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. This strategic move signifies a further shift […]

CONDAMNATION French diplomat sentenced to 20 years in Mali for alleged state plot Malian judicial authorities have sentenced French national Yann Vezilier to 20 years of criminal detention. The conviction stems from his alleged involvement in a scheme aimed at destabilizing the government led by General Assimi Goïta.  Justice Following the announcement of the verdict, […]

Mali: un diplomate français condamné à 20 ans de prison pour atteinte à la sûreté de l’État Un policier malien patrouille devant le Campement Kangaba, un complexe touristique près de Bamako, le 19 juin 2017 –  Tous droits réservés  AP Photo Tous droits réservés AP Photo Par Gavin Blackburn Publié le 05/06/2026 – 20:36 UTC+2 Partager Discussion […]

Media influence Medi1 TV granted official broadcast license in Mali 5 June 2026 Medi1 TV has officially secured a broadcast license from Mali’s High Authority for Communication (HAC), marking a new chapter in the channel’s expansion across Africa. This agreement grants Medi1 TV the legal right to establish, operate, and distribute its programming throughout Mali, […]

French operative handed two-decade sentence in Mali’s capital A former member of France’s external intelligence service, the DGSE, has been sentenced to two decades behind bars by a court in Bamako following nearly a year in detention. The ruling marks one of the most severe penalties ever imposed in Mali for alleged espionage activities. The […]

Iyad Ag Ghaly : Pourquoi le Mali a mis sa tête à prix avec d’autres chefs du JNIM et du FLA Lire uniquement le texte pour utiliser moins de données Crédit photo, Getty Images Published il y a 28 minutes Temps de lecture: 6 min Les autorités maliennes ont annoncé jeudi une prime pouvant aller […]

A critical security alert has once again gripped the Centre-Nord region of Burkina Faso. On Friday, June 5, 2026, a forward operating base belonging to the national Defense and Security Forces (FDS) in Sabcé, within the Bam province, suffered a significant assault by elements of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM). […]

From June 15 to 19, 2026, Lomé will take center stage as host to the inaugural African Air Transport Convention and Exhibition. This landmark event marks a turning point for the continent’s aviation sector, aiming to fast-track the vision of a unified and sustainable airspace. The Togolese capital is poised to become the nerve center […]

Gaya, June 5, 2026 — The urban commune of Gaya has launched restoration work on 500 hectares of degraded pastoral land, funded by the Integrated Urban Development and Multisectoral Resilience Project (PIDUREM). Early this morning, the ceremony kicked off at two symbolic sites — one in Gaya and another in Tara — marking the official […]

Mali cracks down on Sahel terror networks with bounty program The Government of Mali has launched a decisive financial incentive program targeting seven high-profile terrorist leaders operating in the Sahel region. Each figure carries a specific bounty ranging from 500 million to 2 billion West African CFA francs, rewarding credible intelligence that leads to their […]

The bustling city of Lomé is set to become the epicenter of African aviation from 15 to 19 June 2026, as it hosts the African Air Transport Convention and Exhibition—a landmark continental event dedicated to the future of aviation across Africa. The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) has unveiled key priorities for the gathering, alongside […]