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September 27, 2025

Mali PM Accuses Algeria Of Backing Terrorism At UN

Tensions between Mali and Algeria have escalated as Prime Minister Abdulaye Maiga used his UN General Assembly address to accuse Algiers of supporting terrorism and undermining Mali’s sovereignty. The dispute follows a drone incident that Mali says occurred inside its…

Mali Hosts Regional Talks On Road Infrastructure

Bamako is hosting more than 90 African and international experts for a major conference on road infrastructure sustainability, seen as critical for connectivity and integration across the continent. The 17th meeting of the Association of African Road Managers and Partners…

Burkina Faso Uncovers Nearly 100 Corruption Cases

Burkina Faso’s anti-corruption body, KORAG, has uncovered widespread embezzlement and misconduct within the public administration after nine months of investigations. Nearly 100 cases were identified between December 2024 and August 2025. The probe revealed corruption, abuse of power, forgery, and…

Nigeria Mine Collapse Kills Over 100 In Zamfara

At least 100 miners have been killed after a gold mine collapsed in Zamfara State, northern Nigeria. Rescue operations are underway, but dozens more are feared trapped underground. The tragedy has once again drawn attention to the dangers of illegal…

Africa Backs Mission To Expand Electricity Access

Seventeen African governments have pledged reforms and action plans to expand electricity access under the Mission 300 initiative, according to the World Bank. The program, led by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank, aims to connect 300…