The African Tribune

At the heart of Bamako, the Médine market has become a bustling hub of commerce, innovation, and local craftsmanship. Here, traders like Adama Konaté don’t just sell imported bicycles from France, the United States, England, Canada, and China—they assemble, repair, and customize them to meet the needs of their customers. Beyond two-wheelers, the market’s offerings are diverse. The ‘Diguèbakonona’ section of Médine is a treasure trove for agricultural equipment, accessories for vehicles, and hard-to-find farming tools that cater to the demands of local farmers. Craftsmanship and entrepreneurship at Médine Adjacent to Adama’s stall is Drissa Traoré’s workshop, where he crafts everything from cooking stoves and bride trousseaus to peanut grinders and ovens. Since moving to the new market a...

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Niamey hosts key talks to boost Sahel-Russia security and trade ties Niamey, the capital of Niger, became the stage for critical diplomatic discussions on July 8 as foreign ministers from the Sahel Alliance (AES) met with their Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov. This second round of consultations marked a pivotal moment in deepening cooperation between the AES bloc and Moscow. The Nigerien delegation, led by Foreign Minister Bakary Yaou Sangaré, joined counterparts from Mali and Burkina Faso—Abdoulaye Diop and Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré respectively. Together, they finalized a shared agenda aimed at strengthening mutual objectives across multiple fronts. Malian Foreign Minister Diop highlighted the "fruitful and consistent dialogue" between the AES and Russ...

Strengthening alliances: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso solidify partnerships with Russia Niamey, Niger’s bustling capital, played host this past Wednesday, July 8, to the second session of high-level consultations between foreign ministers of the Sahel States Alliance (AES) and Russia’s top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov. The gathering brought together key figures from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso—Bakary Yaou Sangaré, Abdoulaye Diop, and Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré respectively—to deliberate on fresh avenues for collaboration. The discussions culminated in a series of agreements that broaden the scope of cooperation across multiple sectors. Speaking on behalf of the AES delegation, Abdoulaye Diop of Mali emphasized the fruitful and ongoing exchanges between the alliance and Moscow, which ...