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Mali faces scrutiny over state security detentions amid counterterrorism efforts Local Correspondent Families of the missing are raising alarm, demanding clarity on the whereabouts, conditions, and legal status of their…
Two militia members from the Central African Republic have been transferred from the custody of Russian mercenaries to the gendarmerie cells in Bangui, ending weeks of unlawful detention and brutal…
Military shake-up in Central African Republic as Russian-backed forces shift allegiance The Central African Republic is witnessing a dramatic military leadership transition following intense pressure from Russian-affiliated mercenary groups. Ahmat…
Barcelona has ruled out signing two high-profile free agents this summer, opting instead to prioritize targeted reinforcements while navigating financial constraints. The Catalan club declined approaches for Portuguese midfielder Bernardo…
The future of Leonardo Balerdi at Olympique de Marseille (OM) appears to be settled, with the Argentine defender’s transfer now confirmed for this summer. Following a challenging season for the…
Tottenham Hotspur, under the guidance of Roberto De Zerbi, came up short in their Premier League survival bid after a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on matchday 37. The London club…
The recent surge in operations by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM-FLA) has cast a spotlight on the Algeria‘s covert role in Mali‘s internal affairs. Far…
The judicial proceedings involving panafricanist activist Kémi Séba and his son have reached a pivotal juncture. As critical deadlines approach in the courtroom, the defense’s arguments are failing to sway…
The Dakar-Bamako highway, the vital trade lifeline between Senegal and Mali, is facing one of its most severe security crises in recent memory. The Union of Senegalese Truckers (URS) has…
The Nigerien military leadership, led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, has taken a decisive step in its policy of distancing itself from Western partners by terminating the historic uranium mining concession…
The Republic of Niger has formally inaugurated the Timersoï Uranium Mining Company (TSUMCO), a newly established state-owned entity tasked with assuming control of the Arlit uranium deposits in the country’s…