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Newly obtained visual evidence confirms the use of cluster munitions in recent military operations conducted in Mali. The disturbing footage and photographs reveal remnants of Soviet-era submunition systems, raising serious…
In a carefully choreographed sequence of institutional maneuvers, the leader of the Patriots has seized control of the National Assembly, signaling a bold assertion of political ambition that raises questions…
Bilal El Khannouss is set to cement his place at VfB Stuttgart. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder, who arrived on loan from Leicester City last season, has finalized a permanent contract…
Zemio — As dusk settled over Zemio on May 26, 2024, the air in the courtyard of a local bar-restaurant in the Haut-Mbomou region carried an unusual tension. The gathering…
By Marième Soumaré (in Dakar) Published today at 2:51 PM, updated at 3:01 PM Reading time: 4 minutes. File generated on Read in the app In a swift political maneuver,…
In N’Djamena, authorities have launched a sweeping campaign against urban disorder, vowing to restore order and modernize the city’s landscape. The crackdown targets unregulated street vendors, aggressive begging, and inconsistent…
International Senegal parliament elects Ousmane Sonko as new president Just four days after being removed from the position of Prime Minister, political leader Ousmane Sonko has been elected President of…
During the official ceremonies marking his inauguration, the newly elected President of the Republic of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, held a formal meeting with Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International…
As the Tabaski celebrations approach, the government of Burkina Faso has taken a bold step by banning livestock exports—a move aimed at protecting local consumers but fraught with economic contradictions…
The fractured geopolitical landscape of West Africa has taken a new turn as Niger’s transitional authorities implement controversial trade measures that are reshaping regional economic dynamics. While commercial borders with…
The diplomatic landscape between Benin and Niger is undergoing a notable shift. The recent visit of an official Nigerien delegation, led by the Prime Minister, to the inauguration of Benin’s…
The case of Joseph Figueira shines a harsh light on the covert influence operations conducted by Wagner in the Central African Republic. The Belgian-Portuguese aid worker, abducted in May 2024…