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In a significant development for Nigeria, the extremist group Boko Haram has released hundreds of individuals who had been held captive. This mass liberation marks a rare moment of hope amidst the protracted conflict that has plagued the nation’s northeastern region, particularly Borno State. The release comes as communities in areas like Borno State continue […]
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 stakeholders within the water sector, encompassing both public and private entities. Concurrently, an extraordinary general assembly convened to review and approve the Association’s […]
Sénégal The head of Sénégal’s National Assembly and former prime minister Ousmane Sonko was overwhelmingly re-elected on Saturday as leader of his party, Pastef, a political victory that quickly served as a warning to his political adversaries amid the ongoing political crisis in Sénégal. Delegates from national branches and the diaspora gathered in Diamniadio, near […]
Ousmane Sonko, president of Sénégal’s National Assembly and former prime minister, was overwhelmingly re-elected as leader of his party Pastef on Saturday, a political victory that quickly became a warning to his political opponents amid the ongoing political crisis in Sénégal. Delegates from national sections and the diaspora gathered in Diamniadio, near Dakar, for the […]
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, the perilous crossing of the Sahara each year claims the lives of thousands of migrants, their stories unfolding far from the scrutiny of […]
French intelligence officer sentenced to 20 years in Mali amid diplomatic tensions Latest updates A French intelligence officer operating under diplomatic cover was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Bamako for allegedly undermining state security, a move that Paris calls unsubstantiated accusations. The officer, detained since August 2025, faces an additional 20-year entry ban […]
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 Western influence, particularly France, in favor of closer ties with Russia. A Malian court has handed down a twenty-year prison sentence to an […]
Romuald Wadagni, Bénin’s Minister of Economy and Finance, has successfully concluded an extensive diplomatic tour across West Africa, culminating in a significant visit to Côte d’Ivoire. This crucial regional outreach also saw the minister engage with leaders in Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Togo, marking a strategic diplomatic initiative for Bénin. A strategic conclusion in […]
The provisional detention of Cameroonian opposition figure Djeukam Tchameni has been renewed for an additional six months, a decision immediately challenged by his legal team. Tchameni, a prominent supporter of Issa Tchiroma Bakary during the presidential election on October 12, 2025, was apprehended shortly before the official announcement of the election results. He faces charges […]
The constitutional revision debate in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has escalated into a judicial confrontation. On June 4, 2026, leaders of the Coalition Article 64 (C64) convened in Kinshasa, presenting an assertive assessment of their “ville morte” (dead city) operation, which had commenced the previous day. They asserted that numerous major urban centers […]
Commodity trading giant Gunvor is once again facing a criminal investigation in Switzerland, this time concerning a substantial oil contract, reportedly valued at around one billion dollars, with Gabon. The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPC) is leading the proceedings, focusing intently on the terms of the contract’s award and the financial structure surrounding the agreement […]
The Malian government has declared an unprecedented reward of two billion CFA francs, equivalent to approximately three million euros, for actionable intelligence leading to the apprehension or elimination of Iyad Ag Ghaly. Ghaly, who leads the Al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), is a primary target as the nation grapples with […]