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The Malian Armed Forces have declared that they have regained the upper hand across all conflict zones targeted by attacks from the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad in the north and the Support Group for Islam and Muslims, an Al-Qaeda affiliate, in central and southern regions. In an official statement, the FAMA reported […]
Malian armed forces have declared a decisive shift in momentum across key conflict zones, asserting full control over areas targeted by coordinated offensives from the Azawad Liberation Front in the north and the Support Group for Islam and Muslims, an Al-Qaeda-affiliated faction, operating in central and southern regions. renewed clashes near Anifif underscore military resilience […]
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have declared a strategic shift in the ongoing conflict, asserting full control over previously contested areas targeted by the Azawad Liberation Front in the north and the Support Group for Islam and Muslims—linked to Al-Qaeda—in central and southern regions. In a formal statement, the FAMA highlighted sustained clashes on Sunday […]
Rencontre entre les Forces Armées Maliennes et le Front de Libération de l’Azawad La situation dans le nord du pays s’est stabilisée après des affrontements violents entre les forces maliennes et le Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA), selon un communiqué officiel de l’armée malienne. Les FAMA ont indiqué que les combats ont eu lieu […]
Benin is undergoing a transformative agricultural overhaul, positioning itself as a rising star in global fruit exports. At the heart of this shift are two groundbreaking initiatives: a state-of-the-art vitroplant production facility in Glo-Djigbé and a cutting-edge fruit terminal at Cotonou International Airport. These projects, spearheaded by President Romuald Wadagni’s administration, are redefining the country’s […]
As dawn broke over Aourir, a quiet coastal village just north of Agadir, elite units of Morocco’s General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST) moved swiftly through empty streets. Their mission: dismantle a dangerous Daech-affiliated cell before it could strike. The operation began with precision. Based on meticulous intelligence from the DGST, Special Forces stormed a […]
Chad’s Ministry of Environment, Fisheries and Sustainable Development has issued a strict directive prohibiting agents of the water and forestry services from wearing military-style uniforms, insignia, ranks, berets or any other paraphernalia associated with the armed forces. The circular, signed by the ministry’s Secretary-General, Koularambaye Koundja Julien, follows repeated reports of military personnel transferred to […]
The once-bold Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is now showing cracks in its armour. Despite the rousing speeches of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger’s military leaders about reclaiming sovereignty, the harsh truth on the ground tells a different story. The only force maintaining real coordination, dictating the pace of operations, and striking at will across […]
Mali has finalized the financing for the Bamako North 225 kV high-voltage power loop project, a strategic initiative to reinforce the capital’s electricity backbone. With a total investment of €166 million, this infrastructure aims to provide reliable and expanded power access to Bamako and its surrounding peri-urban areas. Officials highlight that the project will connect […]
Politique Gabon ushers in digital sovereignty with new national data center Libreville – Gabon has achieved a significant milestone in its economic transformation by officially opening its inaugural national sovereign Data Center. More than just a technological facility, this critical infrastructure signals the nation’s entry into a new era of development, where the command of […]
Mali’s northern conflict: understanding the Azawad Liberation Front and its alliances Getty Images The separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) has forged an alliance with the JNIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims), launching a second military offensive this weekend. Their objective is to reclaim control over regions in northern and central Mali currently […]
L’opposition en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) appelle à réclamer, dans la rue, la démission du président Félix Tshisekedi. Elle accuse celui-ci de vouloir modifier la Constitution pour se maintenir au-delà de la limite de deux mandats. Système « Fatshi » L’opposition, qui avait initialement appelé à manifester mercredi notamment dans la capitale Kinsahsa, a repoussé vendredi […]