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Africa Corps: the shadowy Russian force reshaping Mali’s security landscape In the heart of the Sahel, a new military actor has emerged from the shadows, quietly taking over where another controversial group left off. Africa Corps, Russia’s latest paramilitary deployment in West Africa, recently faced its first major setback when rebel forces reclaimed the strategic […]
Africa Corps, Moscow’s latest paramilitary force in Africa, suffered a strategic setback over the weekend as rebels reclaimed Kidal, a key stronghold in northern Mali that had been under its tight control for years. The withdrawal marks a turning point in the Sahel, yet the group remains a critical asset for Russia’s regional ambitions, even […]
From the heights of CAN 2025 glory to the harsh realities of Nice’s Ligue 1 struggles, Yéhvann Diouf has navigated one of the most tumultuous seasons in football. The Senegalese goalkeeper, who once dreamed of the stars as a stargazing child in Val-de-Marne, found himself at the center of both triumph and adversity. the can […]
The situation. During a marathon two-and-a-half-hour broadcast on the national network RTN on April 21, General Mohamed Toumba, Niger’s Minister of State and Minister of the Interior, addressed several critical security matters. As Niger grapples with intensifying extremist violence, particularly in the Tillabéry region, the General reiterated the military council’s frequent allegations against France. He […]
Benin steps up fight against transnational criminal networks In an intensified crackdown on cross-border crime, Benin’s Police républicaine has executed coordinated operations to dismantle criminal fugitive networks exploiting the country as a hiding spot. The BCN-INTERPOL Cotonou unit, alongside judicial police divisions, carried out a week-long campaign from April 13 to 19, 2026, resulting in […]
Niger’s healthcare breakthrough aims to end reliance on foreign medical evacuations Niger is charting a bold new course in healthcare by drastically reducing its dependence on costly medical evacuations abroad. Under the leadership of Public Health and Hygiene Minister, Colonel-Major Garba Hakimi, the nation is investing heavily in advanced medical infrastructure to treat more patients […]
Niger healthcare transformation lowers need for foreign medical evacuations Strategic investments in healthcare infrastructure are reshaping Niger’s medical landscape. Under the leadership of Health and Public Hygiene Minister Colonel-Major Garba Hakimi, the country is systematically reducing its reliance on costly and logistically complex medical evacuations abroad by strengthening domestic capacity. The initiative centers on acquiring […]
The legal saga surrounding Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, widely recognized as Kemi Seba, has escalated in South African courts. Arrested on April 13, 2026, during a Pretoria shopping center operation, the prominent Pan-African activist and leader of the NGO Urgences Panafricanistes now faces an intricate international legal battle between South Africa and Benin. Unpacking […]
Following the official validation of the Benin presidential election results on April 12, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron sent a formal congratulatory letter to newly elected Beninese leader Romuald Wadagni on April 24. The diplomatic correspondence not only celebrated the election outcome but also extended wishes for a successful term ahead, emphasizing the importance of […]
After years of evading accountability, the net has finally closed around Kemi Seba. His recent arrest in South Africa on immigration violations has exposed the true nature of his so-called pan-African activism: a facade concealing serious criminal allegations. The Beninese government has formally requested his extradition to face charges of terrorism and endangering state security. […]
Arts, Mali Capturing Mali’s silent crisis through the lens of Tiécoura N’Daou Listen to this story in audio format: Your browser does not support the audio element. In a world where images often stream past our eyes without leaving a trace, Malian photographer Tiécoura N’Daou approaches each shot with deliberate care. His latest exhibition, “Mali: […]
Government inquiry reveals 518 fatalities following 2025 vote Six months after Tanzania’s presidential election on October 29, 2025, a government-appointed commission broke its silence in Dar es Salaam on April 23. The commission announced a death toll of 518, a figure the authorities claim closes the chapter on last year’s unrest. However, the opposition and […]