Togo military abuses: when soldiers turn homes into battlegrounds
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,…
Cep 2026: school canteens maintained during exams for candidates
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…
Mali’s touareg grievances fuel ongoing conflict and insecurity
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,…
Escalating repression in Mali demands immediate action on rights violations
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…
Senegal cracks down on chinese fake visa approval network in Dakar
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…
Nairobi summit charts new course for France-Africa relations
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…
Mali crisis: how regional powers shape the Sahel’s future
The Mali crisis: a regional power struggle reshaping the Sahel Since 2012, Mali has been trapped in a deepening crisis that has redrawn the geopolitical map of the Sahel. The…
Mali’s deepening crisis: the stark reality versus Bamako’s denial
The northern regions of Mali are witnessing a grim reality along their vital supply routes, marked by burnt-out vehicle wreckage, decaying food supplies, and lifeless bodies left by the roadside.…
Tragic incident on lake Chad: nigerian fishermen feared dead after chadian airstrikes
The Lake Chad region has been the scene of a devastating incident following Chadian airstrikes against jihadist positions. According to multiple accounts, dozens of Nigerian fishermen are feared dead after…
How the EU is strengthening ties with Togo amid Sahel instability
In a period of heightened global tensions, the European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening its partnership with Togo. This announcement was made in Lomé by Gwilym Ceri…
Algeria’s Sonelgaz begins 40 MW power plant project in Chad’s capital
Algeria’s Sonelgaz begins 40 MW power plant project in Chad’s capital An Algerian delegation from Sonelgaz has arrived in N’Djamena to initiate the construction of a new 40 MW electric…
Mali’s u17 squad arrives in Rabat for upcoming africa cup of nations
Mali’s u17 squad arrives in Rabat for upcoming africa cup of nations Following an intensive training period in Casablanca from May 4th to 10th, the Mali U17 national team, affectionately…