Russian influence grows stronger in the Sahel through military cooperation
Russia is deepening its military ties with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The announcement follows a high-level meeting in Niamey, Niger, between Russian…
Mauritania’s delicate balancing act over western Sahara tensions
A late July 2026 diplomatic incident in Dakar has thrust Mauritania’s carefully calibrated stance on the Western Sahara conflict back into the spotlight. As Morocco and its regional partners navigate…
Hull city vs manchester united tickets: premier league 2026/27 match details and pricing
Hull City fans have a historic opportunity to witness their Tigers return to the Premier League as they kick off the 2026/27 season against Manchester United, the 20-time English champions,…
Franco Mastantuono set for Serie A move with Real Madrid seeking loan exit
Franco Mastantuono set for Serie A move with Real Madrid seeking loan exit The Real Madrid teenager is attracting interest from three Serie A giants as the club looks to…
Bénin grants citizenship to 28 Afro-descendants in historic move
The Republic of Bénin has officially granted citizenship to 28 Afro-descendants, marking a significant milestone in the country’s commitment to reconnecting with its global diaspora through a deeply symbolic gesture.…
Invisible heroines: Senegal’s migrant women shape the nation unseen
The unsung backbone of Senegal On July 31, Africa honors its women, yet the narrative often overlooks those whose labor sustains the continent’s economies. The African Union has designated 2026…
The Mauritania role in Maghreb-west africa relations
When analysts examine the ties between Morocco and Senegal, one critical factor often overlooked is the land in between: Western Sahara… and most notably, Mauritania. This observation comes from Mauritanian…
Côte d’Ivoire celebrates women’s role in nation-building with inaugural week-long event
Yopougon hosts groundbreaking national week to honor women’s contributions In a historic move ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s 66th independence anniversary, the Femme Ivoirienne en Politique (FIP) organization launched the country’s…
Eight civilians killed in Mopti air strike linked to Africa Corps
The non-governmental organisation Human Rights Watch has accused the Russian paramilitary group Africa Corps of carrying out an airstrike in the village of Kyrnia, located in Mali’s Mopti region, which…
Gabon secures $920 million eurobond, signaling renewed investor confidence
Gabon has successfully re-entered the international financial arena with a substantial $920 million Eurobond issuance. This operation is widely regarded as a powerful affirmation to foreign investors, executed under the…
Ousmane sonko concludes touba visit, praises religious leaders for national unity
Concluding his series of important courtesy calls in the holy city of Touba, the esteemed President of the National Assembly, Mr. Ousmane Sonko, engaged in significant dialogues. His itinerary included…
Eastern Congo’s security turmoil: a geopolitical strategy?
PolitiqueRépublique démocratique du Congo “Le chaos sécuritaire favorise un projet géopolitique” PolitiqueRépublique démocratique du Congo The persistent security challenges in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo extend beyond mere military…