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Chad firmly rejects fresh claims of destabilization plot against Central African Republic The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chad has strongly refuted fresh allegations suggesting that N’Djamena is plotting to…
The Senegalese political arena is witnessing a seismic shift as Imam Kanté, a prominent religious figure, unveils plans to establish a new political party in support of Diomaye Faye. This…
Following a sharp deterioration in bilateral relations, France has completed the withdrawal of all its diplomats stationed in Burkina Faso. The decision, announced by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs,…
Assessing the Alliance of Sahel States after two years The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), established two years ago, is presented by its leaders—particularly Captain Ibrahim Traoré—as a strategic and…
Le groupe armé Twirwaneho et le M23 affirment avoir pris le contrôle de la position stratégique de Point Zéro, dans le secteur d'Itombwe, territoire de Mwenga au Sud-Kivu. Située dans…
France withdraws all diplomats as Burkina Faso severs ties The military junta, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, in Burkina Faso formally announced its decision last Friday to sever all diplomatic…
The Bénin is undergoing a silent agricultural revolution, one that promises to reshape its fruit export sector while securing its place in global markets. Under the leadership of President Romuald…
It was just before dawn in Aourir, a quiet coastal town north of Agadir, on a Monday in early July 2026. While residents slept soundly, a heavily armed convoy rolled…
A directive issued on July 6, 2026, by Chad’s Ministry of Environment, Fisheries, and Sustainable Development, explicitly prohibits forest and water agents from wearing military uniforms, insignia, ranks, berets, or…
Two years after the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) was established with great fanfare, its grand promises are crumbling under the weight of harsh reality. The sovereignist rhetoric and fiery…
The French Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, is set to make his first official trip to Morocco on July 15, marking a significant step in Franco-Moroccan relations. On the following day,…
On July 6, 2026, the Confédération des États du Sahel (AES) marked its second anniversary, an occasion highlighted by a decidedly assertive address from its current president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré.…