The event tagged “SOMAGO International Congress 2018” was convened by the the Malian Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (SOMAGO) in collaboration with the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) Education and Training Committee to discuss emerging scientific research and deliver lectures towards advancing interventions in maternal and new born child health. In attendance were about 700 delegates from African French speaking countries who fielded to lectures and lively debates on varying topics surrounding the theme of the event.