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The World Bank Group’s active portfolio in Côte d’Ivoire now stands at 25 projects, representing a total commitment of $5.3 billion. This figure was announced on Monday, September 21, 2026,…
In a bold strategic realignment hailed as a peacekeeping initiative, Lomé has emerged as an unexpected sanctuary for Chadian rebel leaders—a calculated move that is reshaping the political landscape of…
The Malian campaign’s deadly equation has just shifted gears. After three years of unrelenting conflict, Africa Corps—Russia’s rebranded paramilitary force—has suffered devastating losses totaling 358 combat fatalities in Mali alone.…
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has long positioned itself as a force of radical ideological breakaway from traditional Western powers, including the United States and France. Yet, behind closed…
The Shift That Never Was: How Goïta’s Independence Day Promises Collided With Mali’s Reality The president of Mali’s transitional government, General Assimi Goïta, marked Independence Day with a speech brimming…
A decisive turning point in Mali’s counterterrorism strategy The bold attack launched by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), a known Al-Qaeda affiliate, on the Sévaré…
From dormancy to dominance: the Sèmè field revival The Beninese government is poised to make a historic economic statement in October 2026—launching the country’s first-ever crude oil export from the…
Literary circles across Africa and beyond are marking a watershed moment. Olympe Bhêly-Quenum, the Beninese writer, journalist and literary critic, has reached his centennial—a milestone that has redefined the trajectory…
The fallout from Liam Rosenior’s mid-season move to Chelsea dominated the conversation this weekend, reaching the Ligue 1 SAV set. Our journalist Jonathan Helbling joined the panel after matchday 5…
How a dusty road in central Mali shattered Bamako’s security illusion The morning of September 20, 2026, began like any other along the unpaved roads between Diabali and Niono. Yet…
Drones over the Kremlin: how Kyiv forced a new phase in the conflict The September 19-20 strikes on Moscow represent more than a tactical shift—they mark a definitive turning point…
The Republic of Benin has entered a decisive phase in its healthcare sector with the official inauguration of the second term of the Health Sector Regulatory Authority (ARS). The ceremony,…