Boko Haram frees numerous captives in Nigeria
In a significant development for Nigeria, the extremist group Boko Haram has freed hundreds of individuals who were previously held captive. This mass release offers a moment of relief for…
Over 400 women and children freed by Boko Haram in Nigeria’s Borno state
Over 400 women and children freed by Boko Haram in Nigeria’s Borno state Actus. Over 400 individuals, predominantly women and children who had been abducted by the Boko Haram jihadist…
Tarik Hamane takes the reins at Morocco’s water association AMEPA for a four-year mandate
This gathering led to the election of a new board of directors and an executive committee, comprising 27 and 12 members respectively, representing all water-sector stakeholders, both public and private.…
Ousmane Sonko re-elected as leader of Pastef with a stern message for rivals
In a significant political development, Ousmane Sonko, the current head of the National Assembly and former Prime Minister, has secured a decisive re-election as the leader of Pastef. This political…
Ousmane Sonko issues stern warning to rivals after re-election as Pastef leader
Political triumph for Ousmane Sonko in Sénégal Ousmane Sonko, the current head of the National Assembly and former Prime Minister of Sénégal, secured a decisive victory this Saturday by being…
Us sanctions rwandan-backed armed group leaders in eastern drc
The United States has imposed financial and legal sanctions on two senior leaders of armed groups operating in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), citing their involvement in serious…
Heightened insecurity disrupts vital transport corridors to Mali
COMPLICATIONS heightened insecurity disrupts vital transport corridors to Mali Key trade routes connecting Mali with its regional partners, including Senegal, Morocco, and Guinea, have been grappling with significant disruptions for…
OCRTIS at the forefront of Niger’s anti-drug trafficking efforts
Niamey, June 5, 2026 — Niger has solidified its position as a pivotal force in the regional battle against international drug trafficking across the Sahel. This assertion comes following a…
Military zones in Mali off-limits to civilians amid security crackdown
The Malian authorities have just enacted sweeping measures to tighten control over the nation’s territory. Thirty-nine military-sensitive zones across the country are now off-limits to civilian populations, a move framed…
Former security chief for Damiba sentenced in Burkina Faso arson case
Former security chief for Damiba sentenced in Burkina Faso arson case Actus. The Burkinabè judicial system has handed down an 11-year prison sentence, with five years to be served without…
French intelligence officer sentenced to 20 years in Mali
French intelligence officer handed 20-year prison sentence in Mali In a landmark ruling, Malian authorities have sentenced a French intelligence officer to two decades behind bars for allegedly compromising state…
Burkina Faso debates private school tuition fee cap
«The costs of schooling are so high that capping them would, to some extent, relieve our parents and help them provide a good education for our little ones,» shared Alain…