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The night of May 29 to 30 witnessed a bold offensive in Mali’s Ségou region, as the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist coalition,…
During the official handover ceremony at the Prime Minister’s office, outgoing leader Ousmane Sonko and newly appointed Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô exchanged messages of mutual respect and highlighted…
Tensions escalated in Paris on Saturday evening as supporters gathered for the high-stakes Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal. Police presence intensified near the Parc des Princes stadium, where…
Society Tense atmosphere at the Champions League final near Saint-Cloud Gate As the Champions League final unfolded under the Parisian sky, the atmosphere near Saint-Cloud Gate became increasingly charged. Tensions…
The Senegalese government has entered a new phase following the handover of power from outgoing Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to his successor, Ahmadou Aminou Lo. The formal transition ceremony took…
In a significant move signaling a shift in regional security dynamics, the Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) logistics hub in Niamey received nine military containers from the United States on May…
The École Nationale d’Administration (ENA) hosted a high-level conference-debate this past Friday afternoon, featuring former Prime Minister and current Senator Albert Pahimi Padacké. The event, part of the institution’s «…
Senegal government transition: Ousmane Sonko hands over to Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo A solemn handover ceremony at the Prime Minister’s office marked the transition between Ousmane Sonko and Ahmadou Al…
What was once seen as an inevitable alliance between Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko in Senegal has now shattered. The latter, who was dismissed by the former, has retreated to…
Ivory Coast has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative as a definitive solution to the long-standing regional dispute over Western Sahara. The announcement came during a recent regional…
The Dosso region in Niger is once again mourning after a series of brutal raids struck the villages of Libo I and Libo II in the Dioundou area. Over just…
Washington has issued a stern security advisory for American citizens in Bamako this weekend, urging them to avoid all non-essential travel across the capital. The directive, issued with unusual urgency,…