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In Mali, the blockade enforced by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (Jnim), an al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist group, has escalated dramatically over the weekend. Multiple passenger buses were set ablaze along…
In Mali, the blockade enforced by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist organization, has reached a critical new phase. Over the weekend, at…
Military authorities in Chad and the Central African Republic are stepping up joint efforts to enhance security along their shared border. A strategic meeting led by Brigadier General Moubarak Abakar…
President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo is set to embark on an official visit to Kampala this Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the invitation of Ugandan leader Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. This…
In Nairobi, the President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, engaged in crucial talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The meeting took…
Alleged financial dealings fuel terror ties in west africa In a stunning twist that challenges the narrative of regional solidarity, a massive logistical operation has come under scrutiny in the…
The military is meant to be a shield of protection, the guardian of peace and stability. Yet in Togo, this noble role is often overshadowed by a harsh truth: soldiers,…
As the Certificat d’Études Primaires (CEP) exams approach, the government of Bénin has made a strategic move to ensure the well-being of primary school students. Through an official notice, Salimane…
The security landscape in Mali has worsened significantly since late April 2026, marked by coordinated attacks that targeted multiple cities, resulting in the deaths of the Defense Minister, Sadio Camara,…
Unchecked rights abuses in Mali spark urgent calls for accountability Bamako — The situation for human rights defenders in Mali has reached a critical juncture. Since late April 2026, a…
The Dakar Urban Security unit has dismantled a sophisticated operation producing counterfeit visa approval letters, highlighting the growing complexity of irregular migration networks passing through Senegal. A suspect, identified as…
The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi has become the epicenter of international diplomacy this Monday, May 11. The Africa-Forward summit, co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan…