Mali faces escalating jihadist blockade and energy crisis
In Mali, the blockade enforced by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist organization, has reached a critical new phase. Over the weekend, at…
Mixed Chad-central african republic forces strengthen border security
Military authorities in Chad and the Central African Republic are stepping up joint efforts to enhance security along their shared border. A strategic meeting led by Brigadier General Moubarak Abakar…
Diplomatic visit faure gnassingbé Uganda strengthening ties
President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo is set to embark on an official visit to Kampala this Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the invitation of Ugandan leader Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. This…
Sénégal France talks between diomaye faye and macron in Nairobi
In Nairobi, the President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, engaged in crucial talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The meeting took…
Controversy in Sahel: alleged funding of JNIM by Burkina Faso officials
Alleged financial dealings fuel terror ties in west africa In a stunning twist that challenges the narrative of regional solidarity, a massive logistical operation has come under scrutiny in the…
Togo military abuses: when soldiers turn homes into battlegrounds
The military is meant to be a shield of protection, the guardian of peace and stability. Yet in Togo, this noble role is often overshadowed by a harsh truth: soldiers,…
Cep 2026: school canteens maintained during exams for candidates
As the Certificat d’Études Primaires (CEP) exams approach, the government of Bénin has made a strategic move to ensure the well-being of primary school students. Through an official notice, Salimane…
Mali’s touareg grievances fuel ongoing conflict and insecurity
The security landscape in Mali has worsened significantly since late April 2026, marked by coordinated attacks that targeted multiple cities, resulting in the deaths of the Defense Minister, Sadio Camara,…
Escalating repression in Mali demands immediate action on rights violations
Unchecked rights abuses in Mali spark urgent calls for accountability Bamako — The situation for human rights defenders in Mali has reached a critical juncture. Since late April 2026, a…
Senegal cracks down on chinese fake visa approval network in Dakar
The Dakar Urban Security unit has dismantled a sophisticated operation producing counterfeit visa approval letters, highlighting the growing complexity of irregular migration networks passing through Senegal. A suspect, identified as…
Nairobi summit charts new course for France-Africa relations
The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi has become the epicenter of international diplomacy this Monday, May 11. The Africa-Forward summit, co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan…
Mali crisis: how regional powers shape the Sahel’s future
The Mali crisis: a regional power struggle reshaping the Sahel Since 2012, Mali has been trapped in a deepening crisis that has redrawn the geopolitical map of the Sahel. The…