How algiers has shaped Mali’s jihadist landscape since 2001
Algeria’s long shadow over Mali’s restless north When you examine a map of the Sahel, one thing becomes immediately clear: what happens in northern Mali directly impacts Algeria. The vast…
Mali tragedy: drone strikes kill civilians during wedding preparations in Téné
Civilian casualties in Mali drone strikes highlight deepening security crisis Sunday’s drone strikes by Mali’s armed forces in Téné left at least ten civilians dead, including young people preparing for…
Chad to lead celebrations at Cameroon’s 54th National Day in 2026
Chad has been chosen as the guest of honor for the military and civilian parade marking the 54th edition of Cameroon’s National Day, set to take place on Wednesday, May…
Togo’s airport incident exposes flaws in African integration efforts
Lomé hosted a striking paradox during the third edition of the Biashara Afrika forum, where high-level panafrican ambitions collided with ground-level bureaucratic hurdles. On opening day, May 18, 2026, the…
Security crisis in Ndele as russian mercenaries accused of cattle theft
Security crisis in Ndele as Russian mercenaries accused of cattle theft The situation in the Bamingui-Bangoran region has taken a dramatic turn, with reports emerging that an operation involving Russian…
Côte d’Ivoire: behind the scenes of Ahoua Don Mello’s Moscow visit
Alain Aka Côte d’Ivoire correspondent Laurent Gbagbo PPA-CI On May 11, 2026, Côte d’Ivoire’s senior official Ahoua Don Mello undertook a discreet yet significant diplomatic mission to Moscow. This visit,…
Burkina Faso crisis: Ibrahim Traoré’s focus shifts to book publishing amidst turmoil
The nation of Burkina Faso continues to grapple with an unprecedented humanitarian and security crisis, yet recent actions by the transitional leadership have sparked widespread concern. A stark contrast has…
Monaco set to sign young Portuguese left-back Nazinho from Cercle Bruges
football Ligue 1 Monaco set to sign young Portuguese left-back Nazinho from Cercle Bruges AS Monaco has reached an agreement with Belgian side Cercle Bruges for the transfer of 22-year-old…
Senegal’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws spark debate as Paris mayor speaks out
The recent remarks by Ariel Weil, Mayor of Paris Centre, have reignited the debate surrounding LGBTQ+ rights in Senegal. In a bold public statement published during the International Day Against…
Tchad studies ICT integration in education during Yaoundé mission
Chad delegation learns from Cameroon’s digital education breakthroughs during UNESCO-hosted study mission In a strategic move to modernize its education system, a high-level delegation from Chad recently completed a five-day…
A grueling conflict between Chad’s Déby Itno and Boko Haram’s Bakura Doro
Mathieu Olivier Investigative deputy editor-in-chief terrorism Boko Haram Islamic State Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno Decades of hostilities: Chad’s Déby Itno battles Boko Haram’s Bakura Doro The conflict between Chad’s military…
Chad’s enduring battle against boko haram under Déby Itno
The simmering conflict along Chad’s borders has intensified in recent months, as President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno faces an unrelenting threat from the resurgent Boko Haram faction led by Bakura…