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In Mali, the blockade enforced by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist coalition, has escalated to unprecedented levels. Over the weekend, at least ten buses were torched …
Jnihadist blockade tightens around Bamako amid attacks on Mali’s power grid Read More
Jihadist offensive escalates as economic pressure mounts on Mali’s capital Mali is grappling with an intensifying economic blockade orchestrated by the JNIM—a jihadist coalition aligned with al-Qaïda. Over the weekend, …
JNIM tightens siege on Bamako and strikes key dam in Mali Read More
The jihadist group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), affiliated with al-Qaeda, has escalated its blockade around Bamako, Mali’s capital, over the weekend. At least ten buses were set ablaze …
Mali jihadist blockade tightens around Bamako and targets key dam Read More
The jihadist alliance Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), affiliated with al-Qaeda, has escalated its blockade strategy in Mali, crippling the nation’s economy and infrastructure. Over the weekend, militants torched …
Mali jihadists tighten blockade on Bamako and hit Manantali dam Read More
In Mali, the blockade enforced by the Jnim—a jihadist group linked to al-Qaïda—has escalated drastically. Over the weekend, at least ten buses were set ablaze along the critical Ségou-Bamako corridor, …
Jnim tightens blockade on Bamako and targets Manantali dam in Mali Read More
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) holds a commanding six-point lead over RC Lens with just two matchdays remaining in France’s top flight. While the title appears all but sealed for Luis …
How to watch rc lens vs psg live and key match details Read More
Mawunyo Hermann Boko Journalist specializing in Senegalese politics Marième Soumaré Dakar-based journalist Pastef Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye Since assuming office, Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye has navigated a complex …
Senegal politics: navigating power between Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko Read More
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has formally filed its defense with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following Senegal’s appeal against the CAF’s decision to award the CAN 2025 …
CAN 2025 dispute: Morocco submits defense to CAS in Senegal appeal Read More
Mariners and coastal residents in Senegal must exercise extreme caution as the ANACIM issues a critical weather alert for dangerous swells and strong winds affecting the country’s coastline through May …
Senegal coastal warning: dangerous swell and strong winds until may 16 Read More
The military authorities of Chad and the Central African Republic are stepping up efforts to enhance security along their shared border. A strategic meeting, led by Brigadier General Moubarak Abakar …
Chad and central african republic joint forces boost border security Read More
Senegal’s port of Ndayane: CMA CGM’s strategic partnership for a logistics revolution During high-level discussions on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Forum in Nairobi, Senegal‘s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye …
Port of ndayane cma cgm reinforces Senegal logistics ambitions Read More
Togolese Council President Faure Gnassingbé is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Kampala, Uganda, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. This diplomatic journey comes at the invitation of Ugandan President …
Togo’s president faure gnassingbé to visit Uganda for cooperation talks Read More