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A deadly assault has struck a joint military convoy in the Mopti region, where fighters from the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) targeted a combined force of the Russian African …
JNIM militants ambush African Corps and Malian forces in Mopti Read More
After more than twenty years at the helm of Togo, Faure Gnassingbé is facing an increasingly complex challenge: how to hold on to power when popular confidence is no longer …
Togo’s enduring power dilemma under Faure Gnassingbé Read More
Political tensions are mounting in Dakar. Tafsir Thioye, a prominent civil society figure and vocal critic of the ruling majority, has publicly refuted the latest allegations made by Prime Minister …
Tafsir Thioye openly challenges allegations made by Ousmane Sonko Read More
The legal grievance launched against Ousmane Sonko regarding his controversial declarations about the holy city of Touba remains fully active. Serigne Makhtar Bousso, acting as the representative for the plaintiffs, …
Complaint against Ousmane Sonko reaffirmed before investigators Read More
Le Forum international du développement durable (FIDD) 2026 mettra l’accent sur les financements verts, les crédits carbone, l’innovation et les opportunités commerciales. Cette annonce a été faite lors d’une conférence …
Côte d’Ivoire : le FIDD 2026 dévoile ses priorités pour la finance verte et l’innovation Read More
As central Mali sinks deeper into an unending cycle of violence, the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) has broken its silence following the attacks on Ningari and Sarédina. Its statement …
Bandiagara civilian killings: CNDH urges Mali state to uphold its core duties Read More
The 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council opened on Monday in Geneva, Switzerland, providing a platform for the UN to review human rights situations globally. In the …
Civils in DR Congo bear brunt of rights violations Read More
A meticulously designed geographic map cannot substitute for structurally sound walls. By championing the adoption of a map that accurately represents the true dimensions of the African continent, the Togolese …
Togo’s symbolic cartography contrasts with crumbling educational infrastructure Read More
Relations between Bénin and the United Arab Emirates are deepening in the areas of defence and security. Personalities in this article Gildas Habib Bignon Agonkan Romuald Wadagni Hazza Mohamed Alqahtani, …
Cotonou and Abu Dhabi strengthen military and security ties Read More
Since the July 2023 coup, Niger’s military junta has built a lucrative political brand out of a surface-level sovereignty. With martial posturing, dramatic exits from the International Organisation of La …
Sahel political theatre: how Niamey swaps ideology for un funding Read More
Since September 2025, the blockade on fuel convoys enforced by the JNIM has turned Mali’s supply routes into genuine front lines. In Bamako and interior cities alike, shortages have driven …
West Africa holds its breath as Mali’s fuel blockade hits one-year mark Read More
Lors d’une séance extraordinaire tenue à l’Assemblée nationale ce mardi 8 septembre 2026, le Premier ministre Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lo a prononcé sa Déclaration de politique générale (DPG), conformément à …
Sénégal politique : le nouveau Premier ministre promet continuité et rigueur face aux défis économiques Read More