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Culture - 27 April 2026
Sahel Displacement Cooperation
Bamako, April 13, 2026 - The 14th session of the Tripartite Commission between Mali, Burkina Faso, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) opened on Monday at the Salam Hotel in Bamako, focusing on coordinated responses to forced displacement in the Sahel. B
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Culture - 27 April 2026
Education Reform in Mali: Ministers Outline Sovereignty-Driven Vision to Youth Leaders
Bamako, April 20, 2026 - Mali’s education authorities have set out an ambitious reform agenda placing education at the heart of national sovereignty, during an exchange with the fifth cohort of the School of Citizenship. The session brought together the Minister of National Educa
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 27 April 2026
Cultural Heritage and Reconciliation at the Heart of Upcoming 6th Edition
Bamako, April 14, 2026 - The promotion of cultural heritage and national reconciliation was highlighted on Tuesday as the Minister of Crafts, Culture, Hospitality and Tourism, Mamou Daffé, received a delegation from the organizing committee of the Bambouck Festival in Sadiola. Le
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 27 April 2026
Telecom Partnership: Minister Mossa Ag Attaher and Moov Africa Malitel CEO Discuss
Bamako, April 14, 2026 - Opportunities for enhanced cooperation in the telecommunications sector were at the center of discussions on Tuesday between the Minister for Malians Living Abroad and African Integration, Mossa Ag Attaher, and the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Culture - 27 April 2026
Mali-Morocco Cultural Ties: Officials Discuss Deepening Cooperation
Bamako, April 22, 2026 - Mali and Morocco are seeking to strengthen their cultural partnership following talks between Mali’s Minister of Crafts, Culture, Hospitality and Tourism, Mamou Daffé, and Morocco’s Ambassador to Mali, Driss Isbayene. The meeting focused on expanding coop
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 27 April 2026
Mali-Iran Academic Cooperation Strengthens Through High-Level University Engagement
Bamako, April 16, 2026 - Academic cooperation between Mali and Iran was reinforced on Thursday as the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Bouréma Kansaye, received Mr. Moustapha Nobacht, Rector of Al-Moustapha University of Iran based in Mali. The meet
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 27 April 2026
Mali-China Health Cooperation: Joint Laboratory Project Targets Emerging Diseases
Bamako, April 14, 2026 - Mali is strengthening its scientific and health cooperation with China through a new joint laboratory initiative aimed at combating emerging infectious diseases. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Health and Social Development took part on Tuesday i
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 27 April 2026
Burkinabè Cultural Ambassador Meets Malian Minister to Strengthen Regional Cooperation
Bamako, April 14, 2026 - Cultural cooperation within the Sahel took center stage as Mali’s Minister for Malians Living Abroad and African Integration received Mohamed Cissé, President of the ALACHO (Indigo) Association of Burkina Faso and Cultural Ambassador of the Confederation
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 27 April 2026
Mali Launches National Museum Modernization Project with Spanish Support
Bamako, April 21, 2026 - Mali has officially launched an ambitious initiative to modernize and revitalize its National Museum, in partnership with Spain, as part of broader efforts to promote and preserve the country’s cultural heritage. The project, titled “Rethinking the Nation
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 20 April 2026
Tshisekedi Calls for “Rebuilt Multilateralism” Based on Regional Integration at Antalya
Antalya, April 18, 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo has used its participation in the 5th Antalya Diplomatic Forum (ADF 2026) to advocate for a restructuring of global governance, with President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo calling for a renewed model of multilateral
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 20 April 2026
IOM Clarifies Role in DRC-US Migrant Arrangement as Debate Grows in Kinshasa
Kinshasa, April 21, 2026 - The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has clarified that it does not participate in bilateral agreements such as the arrangement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States concerning the temporary reception of deported m
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 19 April 2026
Guinean Students to Be Sent to Rwanda for Science and Technology Training
Kigali April 12, 2026 - The Guinean government has announced that students and researchers will be sent to Rwanda to pursue studies in science and technology as part of a new bilateral cooperation initiative aimed at strengthening human capital in key technical fields. The Minist
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 19 April 2026
Oman and Rwanda Sign Aviation Cooperation MoU to Boost Air Transport and Infrastructure
April 12, 2026 - The Oman Airports Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rwanda’s Aviation Travel and Logistics (ATL) group to strengthen cooperation in aviation development and related infrastructure projects. The agreement, announced on April 11, 2026, e
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 19 April 2026
Belgium Raises Concerns Over Rising Number of Congolese Asylum Seekers
Speaking at the start of an official visit to the DRC on April 13, 2026, the minister indicated that the issue would be a key topic of discussion with Congolese authorities, particularly in light of the rising number of applicants recorded in recent years. According to figures pr
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 19 April 2026
DRC Government Maintains Selective Dialogue Approach Amid Calls for Inclusive Talks
Kinshasa April 17, 2026 - The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reaffirmed its position that it will determine which Congolese actors will participate in ongoing peace negotiations, insisting on a selective approach to dialogue aimed at ending long-standing
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 19 April 2026
Netflix Releases Documentary Spotlighting Rwanda’s Mountain Gorillas
Kigali April 17, 2026 - Streaming platform Netflix has released a new documentary focusing on the mountain gorillas of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, in a production that highlights both wildlife conservation and community-based environmental efforts. Titled “Rwanda’s Mountain
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 19 April 2026
MP-Elect Nkeretanyi Sparks Debate Over Remarks on Parliamentary Role
Kampala April 15, 2026 - Kalungu East Member of Parliament-elect Yusuf Nkeretanyi has drawn criticism after stating that he does not intend to actively participate in parliamentary proceedings, arguing that his full service to constituents depends on a change in national leadersh
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Culture - 19 April 2026
Romuald Wadagni Declared Winner of Presidential Election with 94% of Vote
Benin April 14, 2026 - Benin’s National Electoral Commission has announced that Romuald Wadagni, the candidate of the ruling party, has won the presidential election with 94% of the vote, according to provisional results released on April 14, 2026. The vote was held on April 12,
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Culture - 19 April 2026
South Sudan Speaker Calls Emergency Sitting as Pressure Mounts Over Her Removal
Juba April 7, 2026 - South Sudan’s Speaker of Parliament, Jemma Nunu Kumba, has summoned Members of Parliament and government ministers to an extraordinary sitting, as political pressure intensifies following a ruling party move to remove her from office. The emergency session, s
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 19 April 2026
Rwanda Among Countries Set to Receive Long-Acting HIV Prevention Drug
April 15, 2026 - Rwanda is among a group of countries expected to benefit from the expanded rollout of a long-acting HIV prevention drug as part of a global initiative led by the United States and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The program aims to make t
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 19 April 2026
MP-Elect Fungaroo Urges Opposition Unity Ahead of 12th Parliament
Kampala April 6, 2026 - Obongi County Member of Parliament-elect Hassan Kaps Fungaroo has called for greater unity among opposition parties and urged Ugandans to remain optimistic about the incoming 12th Parliament, set to take shape in May 2026. Speaking during the NBS Morning B
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Mali Hosts 11th Donso N’Goni Festival Highlighting Peace and Traditional Heritage
Bamako, April 9, 2026 - Mali has inaugurated the 11th edition of the Donso N’Goni Festival, a major cultural gathering celebrating traditional hunters and West African heritage, with a strong message centered on peace and reconciliation. The opening ceremony was presided over by
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Fuel Shortages Persist in Mali Despite Recent Supply Arrivals
Bamako, April 2026 - Fuel supply disruptions continue to affect several parts of Mali, with petrol and diesel shortages reported at multiple service stations operated under the Shell network. In a statement, Vivo Energy Mali confirmed temporary shortages of gasoline and diesel at
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Mali Prepares Pilgrims for 2026 Hajj with Nationwide Fitness Initiative
Bamako, April 10, 2026 - Future pilgrims from Mali have begun structured physical preparation sessions ahead of the 2026 Hajj, as part of a joint initiative by government ministries aimed at improving pilgrims’ fitness and readiness. The program was launched under the supervision
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Azawad Commemorates 14th Anniversary of Independence Declaration Amid Renewed Political
Azawad, April 6, 2026 - Several towns in northern Mali, including Tinzaouatène and Timbuktu, marked the 14th anniversary of the declaration of independence proclaimed on April 6, 2012, through symbolic gatherings and public commemorations. Residents participated in events reaffir
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Mali Places Oral Health Reform at the Center of National Health Policy Debate
Bamako, April 4, 2026 - Mali has renewed its focus on strengthening oral healthcare as a key component of public health policy, during the opening of the 8th Scientific Conference of the Malian Order of Dental Surgeons. The conference, held in Bamako, comes amid ongoing reforms w
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Mali and China Review Progress on Safo Solar Power Project
Bamako, March 28, 2026 - Mali’s authorities and Chinese partners have conducted a joint inspection of the Safo solar power plant construction site, underscoring ongoing efforts to expand renewable energy capacity in the country. The visit was led by the Minister of Energy and Wat
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Mali Reviews Agricultural Performance and Sets Ambitious Targets at CENA Session
Bamako, April 2, 2026 - Mali’s transitional government has reaffirmed its commitment to agricultural development following a high-level review meeting chaired by Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga. The 16th session of the National Executive Committee for Agriculture (CENA), held at t
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Mali Joins African Consultations on Migration Governance in Cairo
Cairo, April 1, 2026 - Mali took part in high-level African consultations on migration governance during a ministerial meeting held in Cairo, aimed at advancing the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. Representing Mali, the Minister of Ma
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Djiboutian Gendarmerie Deploys Peacekeeping Contingent to Central African Republic
Djibouti, April 6, 2026 - A contingent of gendarmes from the fourth rotation of the Joint Force departed Djibouti at dawn on April 6 for deployment to the Central African Republic, underscoring the country’s continued participation in international peacekeeping operations. The de
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read