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Discussions underway in Washington regarding potential US military action in Mali against Al-Qaïda-linked factions. The Trump administration is evaluating a potential expansion of American military operations in West Africa, with …
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Ndeye Rokhaya Thiam, newly appointed head of Senegal’s Conseil Sénégalais des Chargeurs (COSEC), has publicly reaffirmed her unwavering support for opposition leader Ousmane Sonko during a period of heightened political …
Ndeye Rokhaya Thiam stands firm with Ousmane Sonko amid Senegal’s political unrest Read More
🇨🇲 Cameroon arrests self-proclaimed ‘son’ of president Paul Biya Georges-Gilbert Baongla, who for years claimed to be the eldest child of Cameroon’s head of state, was taken into custody amid …
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The recent allegations of torture and summary executions of Malian soldiers captured in the northern regions have sparked widespread condemnation, drawing sharp criticism from the United Nations and local human …
Mali authorities face global outrage over alleged war crimes in the north Read More
Three years have passed since the military takeover led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, and the situation in Niger continues to deteriorate under a regime that has systematically eroded democratic foundations. …
Niger three years after the coup: a deepening human rights crisis Read More
French multinational Veolia and Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior have reignited negotiations for the strategic Rabat desalination plant project, designed to produce 300 million cubic meters of water annually. Backed …
Morocco and Veolia advance talks on Rabat desalination plant Read More
historic partnership takes center stage in Bamako The longstanding Mali-Morocco alliance enters a pivotal new chapter with the launch of the fourth joint cooperation commission in Bamako. From July 21-24, …
Mali and Morocco strengthen ties with Bamako cooperation talks Read More
Senegal Touba reacts: Sonko declared unwelcome after controversial remarks A collective representing the descendants of Serigne Touba has escalated its stance against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. Following his allegations regarding …
Senegal Touba reacts: Sonko declared unwelcome after controversial remarks Read More
As Niger marks the third anniversary of the July 26, 2023 coup, mounting evidence reveals a sharp deterioration in the country’s human rights landscape. Military authorities, led by General Abdourahamane …
Niger faces deepening human rights crisis under military rule Read More
The US Weighs Options in Fight Against Islamist Group The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of a military intervention against the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), …
US Considers Military Intervention Against Mali’s JNIM Read More
Residents in Niamey are grappling with a sharp rise in essential vegetable prices, revealing deep-rooted flaws in agricultural planning and government inaction. The second half of July 2026 has brought …
Niamey faces soaring vegetable prices due to poor agricultural planning Read More