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Security Mali Russian mercenaries in Mali: why their losses remain low While Malian forces face heavy casualties from jihadist attacks, the Russian paramilitaries of Africa Corps appear to suffer far fewer losses. Here’s why. The disparity in casualties between Malian troops and Russian paramilitaries during recent jihadist offensives has drawn attention from military analysts. In […]
Niger’s leadership has taken a proactive stance in shaping the future of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS). In Niamey, Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, Chair of the Refoundation Advisory Council (CCR), engaged in high-level discussions with Sahle-Work Zewde, Ethiopia’s former president and head of the Independent Strategic Review (RSI) mission […]
The Coalition Article 64 for the defense of constitutional order (C64) has announced the postponement of its peaceful march originally scheduled for July 22 in front of the Palais de la Nation in Kinshasa. This decision follows a call from the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Evangelical Council of Congo (ECC) to […]
Cybercriminals disrupt Kenya’s presidency portal with ransom demand The official website of Kenya’s presidency was paralyzed over the weekend of July 18, 2026, following a sophisticated cyberattack that left digital intruders in control of the president.go.ke domain. Visitors to the platform, typically used to access state communications and presidential statements, were met with a defaced […]
The leader of the Pastef movement, Ousmane Sonko, paid a solemn visit to Ouakam to extend his deepest condolences to the bereaved family of Jaraaf Papa Youssou Ndoye, a respected community figure whose passing occurred at Dakar’s Principal Hospital on July 16, 2026. Honoring a respected leader During his visit, Sonko conveyed heartfelt sympathy to […]
The Malian transitional government has taken a decisive step in its firm stance, as revealed by a high-level executive meeting. The Council of Ministers has greenlit a draft ordinance that rewrites the nation’s nationality code, introducing a significant shift in policy. Moving forward, individuals born Malians who also hold another citizenship could face the revocation […]
20 july 2026 author politics the dark shadow over Congo’s power struggles share facebookxwhatsapplinkedinemail print by gilbert muhika / political analyst In the Democratic Republic of Congo, power has never been seized through parliamentary debates—it has always been taken in the shadows. Since gaining independence in 1960, every president, rebellion, and transition has relied on […]
July 20, 2026 By: Editorial Team Politics the shadow network that shaped Congo’s political destiny Share FacebookXWhatsAppLinkedinEmail Print By Gilbert MUHIKA / Political Analyst In the Democratic Republic of Congo, power has never been seized through parliamentary debates. It has always been taken in the darkness, behind closed doors. Since gaining independence in 1960, each […]
Cameroon’s opposition party pushes for stronger constitutional safeguards as president’s prolonged absence raises concerns Paul Biya, Cameroon’s long-serving president, remains overseas over 40 days after a brief private trip to Europe, leaving the nation without clear communication on his whereabouts or status. Official statements from the Civil Cabinet provided minimal detail beyond confirming his departure […]
The Mopti region in Mali witnessed another surge in violence on Sunday, July 19, as the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) launched a series of coordinated attacks against military and allied forces. The militant faction, linked to Al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility for four simultaneous assaults targeting the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa), Russian […]
The Beninese government has finalized financial and administrative regularization for 1,110 public servants who were previously blocked at the 11th grade level. This long-awaited move brings immediate financial relief to civil servants and includes the payment of salary arrears. After months of patient waiting, unions and state employees received a significant boost as the government […]
Cotonou’s landmark event sets new course for Benin’s textile industry The Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel pulsed with energy on the evening of Saturday, July 18, 2026, as the inaugural « Night of Kanvo and Indigo » unfolded. Spearheaded by the Artisan Development Fund (FDA) under the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion, […]