By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on The Citizen
Illustrative image · USAID in AfricaThe African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights rejected a Malian election petition during a hearing in Arusha, according to The Citizen TZ. The decision comes as the African court examines several cases on 13 November 2026.
Lamine Goro, a distributor of several Malian newspapers, was honoured on 8 November 2026 at the closing of the 5th Bamako Media Fair. The honour recognises his role in distributing the written press, according to local media, in the presence of the Association of Private Press Publishers.
🇲🇱 Mali · Source: Mali Actu ·
Iganga High Court has upheld Persis Namuganza’s election as MP for Bukono after rejecting Emmanuel Maganda Katoko’s petition. The November 13, 2026 ruling found that the electoral irregularities identified had not sufficiently affected the result, reports UG Diplomat.
🇺🇬 Uganda · Source: UG Diplomat ·
A fire broke out during the night of 10 to 11 November 2026 at Bamako Grand Market, ravaging several dozen kiosks and shops. The fire affected numerous businesses in the heart of the market, according to Mali Actu.
🇲🇱 Mali · Source: Mali Actu ·
Mali’s president of the Transition has set a target of 70% electricity access by 2030 at COP31 in Antalya. The ambition comes as prolonged power cuts affect electricity supplies, according to Madagascar Tribune.
🇲🇱 Mali · Source: Madagascar Tribune ·
Malian comedian Cheick Oumar N’Diaye dies in BamakoMalian comedian and performer Cheick Oumar N’Diaye, known by the nickname «Paracétamol», has died after falling ill in Bamako. His death has prompted numerous tributes from Mali’s artistic and media circles, Bamada.net reports.The week in Africa
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