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The weekend of May 10-11, 2026, marked a dark chapter for Mali’s energy sector after terrorists from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) detonated multiple high-voltage …
Mali faces blackout crisis as jihadists target power grid and dams Read More
Norwegian Minister’s visit to Senegal strengthens bilateral ties The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dakar recently hosted a high-profile visit by Norway’s Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, from May 3 …
Norwegian minister’s visit to Senegal strengthens bilateral ties Read More
The Ivorian head of state, President Alassane Ouattara, is set to implement significant restructuring within his political party, the Rassemblement des houphouëtistes pour la démocratie et la paix (RHDP). During …
Ivorian president Ouattara strengthens RHDP party structure Read More
Following the coordinated assaults on April 25 and 26 that targeted Bamako, Kati, Gao, Sévaré, and Kidal, a previously unspoken question has re-emerged in Malian security discussions: should negotiations commence …
The Sahel’s dilemma: should Mali engage with jihadist factions? Read More
This Wednesday at 9 PM, beIN SPORTS will broadcast the highly anticipated Ligue 1 showdown between Paris Saint-Germain (top of the table) and Lens (runner-up) at Stade Bollaert. The match, …
Florian Thauvin’s take on lens vs psg clash and french team hopes Read More
A high-level Malian government delegation, led by General Ismaël Wagué, the Minister of State for Reconciliation, Peace, and National Cohesion, visited Bandiagara in central Mali on Monday, May 11, 2026. …
Malian minister visits Bandiagara after deadly attacks, calls for unity Read More
The Nigerien authorities are raising the alarm as the rainy season approaches. The Operational Centre for Monitoring, Alerting and Crisis Management (COVACC), under the supervision of the Ministry of the …
Niger braces for severe 2026 rainy season risks Read More
As the extradition process unfolds in Pretoria, activist Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi — widely recognized as Kemi Seba — continues to make bold statements to sway public opinion. During …
Why Kemi Seba’s safety fears in Benin lack legal grounds Read More
The President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, made a firm declaration following a recent violent incursion: “We will continue this fight with renewed determination until this threat is completely …
Boko Haram’s resurgence in Lake Chad region raises security concerns Read More
The President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, had made a firm pledge: “We will continue this fight with renewed determination until this threat is completely eliminated.” His statement, shared …
In Lake Chad province, Boko Haram regains strength with bold attacks Read More
The President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, issued a stern warning following a deadly assault: “We will continue the fight with renewed determination until this threat is completely eradicated”, …
Boko Haram regains strength in Lake Chad region amid rising attacks Read More
The relationship between Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has become a focal point for opposition scrutiny. Abdou Mbow, a prominent figure in the Takku Wallu …
Senegal’s power duo faces rising institutional tensions Read More