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A new chapter is unfolding in the relationship between Senegal and Botswana. Through a high-level diplomatic exchange, Presidents Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Duma Boko have affirmed their commitment to fostering …
Senegal and Botswana strengthen economic cooperation Read More
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is sounding a critical alarm regarding the alarming escalation of the humanitarian crisis in Mali. Persistent insecurity is severely disrupting vital communication routes, pushing millions …
Mali’s deepening humanitarian crisis: vital access threatened by escalating insecurity Read More
The Nigerien government has officially taken delivery of a substantial shipment of 20,000 metric tons of fertilizer, dispatched from Russia. Transported via the Port of Lomé and conveyed through a …
Niger’s strategic reliance on russian fertilizer aid amid sovereignty debates Read More
Legal setback for Kemi Seba as South African court rejects bail The Franco-Beninese activist Kemi Seba remains in detention following a decisive ruling by a South African court. On April …
South african court denies bail to franco-beninese activist kemi seba Read More
BAMAKO — A paramilitary unit supported by Russia has announced the suppression of an extensive coup effort in Mali over the weekend. The group reported a series of synchronized strikes …
Russian-backed forces claim to have stopped massive coup attempt in Mali Read More
A contested commission delivers its verdict Six months after the presidential election on October 29, 2025, a government-appointed commission of inquiry broke its silence in Dar es Salaam on Thursday, …
Tanzania’s official post-election death toll of 518 met with widespread disbelief Read More
The political landscape in Gabon experienced a sharp shift this Wednesday as Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, a key figure from the previous administration under Ali Bongo Ondimba, was officially remanded in custody. …
Former Gabonese prime minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze placed in custody Read More
Behind the headlines: a photo that exposes Mali’s fragility What began as a humanitarian breakthrough has morphed into a political earthquake. A single image—Oumar Mariko, the exiled opposition leader, standing …
Mali’s state sovereignty shaken by private hostage release Read More
The United States and Niger have formalized a five-year cooperation agreement, outlining a comprehensive funding package of $178 million designated for the health sector in the Sahelian nation. According to …
The united states mobilizes $178 million to strengthen Niger’s health system Read More