A recent assembly culminated in the election of a new Board of Directors and an Executive Bureau for AMEPA. These bodies comprise 27 and 12 members respectively, ensuring comprehensive representation from all…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Mali bans civilians from 40 forests in anti-jihadist crackdown
The Malian junta has escalated its territorial recovery strategy with a sweeping new measure. An official decree, published on June 5, 2026, designates 40 forests nationwide as military zones, placing them entirely…
US slaps sanctions on two DRC armed group leaders as 204 AFC fighters surrender
The United States has imposed financial and legal sanctions on two senior commanders of armed groups operating in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, accusing them of involvement in serious human rights…
The perilous journey through Niger’s Ténéré desert for migrants
The Ténéré desert in northern Niger is a vast, unforgiving expanse of sand—stunning in its desolation yet deadly in its harshness. While global attention often centers on the tragedies of the Mediterranean,…
Mali military zones restriction reshapes national security landscape
In a bold move to assert control over Mali’s national territory, the transitional authorities have enacted a sweeping restriction banning civilian access to 39 military zones scattered across the country. This sweeping…
Ouagadougou court sentences ex-damiba security head over arson
A significant legal development has unfolded in Burkina Faso, as the nation’s judicial system handed down an 11-year prison sentence, with five years to be served without parole, to the former head…
Debating private school tuition caps in Burkina Faso
Parents in Burkina Faso are facing significant financial burdens due to escalating private school tuition fees, prompting discussions about potential government regulation. Alain Damiba, a local slam artist, strongly supports the move,…
Mali: jnim propaganda video reveals evolving strategic depth
The armed group JNIM, an affiliate of Al-Qaeda, has released a propaganda video showcasing its April 25 assault on the military camp and airport in Sévaré, a key location near Mopti in…
Belgium to close its Mali embassy, operations shifting to Ouagadougou
belgium to close its Mali embassy, operations shifting to Ouagadougou Belgium is preparing to conclude its enduring diplomatic mission in Mali, with a definitive closure of its embassy in Bamako slated for…
Mali sentences french diplomat to 20 years for state security breach
A Malian police officer patrols in front of Campement Kangaba, a tourist complex near Bamako, on June 19, 2017 Under the leadership of junta chief Assimi Goïta, Mali is shifting away from…
Mali court hands 20-year prison term to French diplomat
A French diplomat, apprehended in August 2025 by the military junta and facing charges of conspiracy against national institutions, has been sentenced by the criminal chamber of Mali’s specialized counter-terrorism court. Malian…
Ankara reinforces ties with Niamey: president erdoğan backs general tiani
During a significant visit to Ankara, General Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger’s head of state, engaged in high-level discussions at the Presidential Palace with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. This meeting, held alongside the…