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Mali’s government targets top jihadist figures with financial rewards Once a Tuareg rebel and former Malian diplomat, Iyad Ag Ghaly now heads the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), a…
The Malian government has escalated its fight against terrorism by offering substantial financial rewards for the capture of key figures linked to recent coordinated attacks that have shaken the nation.…
In a significant move to reinforce the integrity of Morocco’s judicial system, His Majesty the King has appointed two new members to the Supreme Judicial Council. Among the key decisions,…
In a sharp political analysis, Cheikh Yérim Seck examines the evolving trajectory of Ousmane Sonko, whose recent departure from government marks a pivotal shift in Senegal’s political landscape. The move…
The Head of State, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, welcomed the Mayor of Libreville, Eugène Mba, yesterday at the Palais Rénovation. This was their second meeting since their initial discussion on…
During his inaugural official visit following his inauguration, President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin selected Côte d’Ivoire as his destination. Beyond mere symbolism, this working session in Abidjan signifies a pivotal…
The Palais présidentiel in Libreville hosted a pivotal meeting on June 3, 2026, bringing together President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and Libreville Mayor Eugène Mba. This high-stakes session centered on…
Pastef’s strategic maneuvers ahead of Ousmane Sonko’s political push As Senegal braces for a pivotal political weekend, the Pastef party is orchestrating a double-header event designed to solidify its influence…
With the PASTEF party congress just 48 hours away, government advisor Aldiouma Sow stepped into the public eye to address a wave of claims made by opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.…
An important milestone is set to be reached in Cameroon’s infrastructural development this week as stakeholders gather in Yaoundé to advance the Edéa–Kribi–Lolabé–Campo railway corridor project. On June 4, representatives…
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s opposition coalition staged a dramatic “ghost town” demonstration in Kinshasa on Wednesday, attempting to shut down the capital in protest against potential constitutional changes. The…
urgent humanitarian crisis unfolds in south kivu as violence displaces thousands june 4, 2026 The humanitarian landscape in South Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has reached a…