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In the vast stretches of Mali’s north and central regions, where armed groups continue to challenge state authority, a puzzling trend has emerged. While Malian soldiers frequently bear the brunt…
The Nigerien government has taken center stage in discussions about reshaping the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS). In Niamey, Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, Chair of…
C64 postpones july 22 march and sets august 15 ultimatum for dialogue The Coalition Article 64 for the defense of constitutional order (C64) has announced the postponement of its peaceful…
The official website of Kenya’s presidency became the latest target of a major cyberattack on Saturday, July 18, 2026. While authorities in Nairobi initially described the incident as a technical…
The leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the grieving family of the late Jaraaf Papa Youssou Ndoye during a solemn visit to Ouakam. Sonko’s condolence tour…
In a decisive move to reinforce national security, Mali’s transitional government has approved sweeping amendments to its nationality legislation. The new ordinance, endorsed during a recent cabinet meeting, introduces provisions…
Congo’s shadow state: the invisible force behind the throne In the Democratic Republic of Congo, power has never been seized in broad daylight—it is taken in the darkness. Since 1960,…
The President of Cameroon, Paul Biya, has been notably absent from the Palais de l’Unité for over 40 days, sparking concerns among citizens and political figures alike. Departing Yaoundé on…
The region of Mopti in central Mali witnessed a fresh wave of coordinated assaults on Sunday, July 19, as the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) launched…
Government unlocks career progression for over 1,100 civil servants In a decisive move to clear a long-standing administrative bottleneck, the Beninese government has approved the immediate promotion of 1,110 public…
The Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel buzzed with energy on the evening of Saturday, July 18, 2026, as the inaugural « Nuit du Kanvo et de l’Indigo » unfolded. Organized under…
Diplomacy Gabon-France ties enter new era with high-level visit By Editor-in-Chief July 20, 2026 80 No comment Libreville, July 20, 2026 – What began as a three-day state visit by…