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Sunni Imam Mohamad Ishaq Kindo was taken into custody by security forces on Tuesday in Ouagadougou, just days after he publicly voiced concerns over a proposed law on religious freedoms. His apprehension has since ignited tensions and led to public demonstrations across the Burkinabè capital. Tensions rise during Ouagadougou arrest Sources close to Imam Mohamad […]

Mali’s former minister Hamma Ag Mahmoud joins Imam Dicko’s coalition amid political crisis Local correspondent Hamma Ag Mahmoud served as Mali’s Minister of Labor and Public Service from 1986 to 1988 under the military regime of General Moussa Traoré. Later, he held key administrative roles as prefect in several Malian regions, including Sikasso, Koulikoro, Ségou, […]

One of Mali’s most prominent former officials has officially aligned with a major opposition coalition, signaling a potential shift in the nation’s political landscape. Hamma Ag Mahmoud, who previously served as Minister of Labour and Civil Service under Mali’s late military leader General Moussa Traoré, has joined the Coalition of Forces for the Republic (CFR), […]

Senegal politics: Ousmane Sonko elected Assembly president, new PM named Latest news. Just five days after being removed from office, Ousmane Sonko has been elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly. Meanwhile, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed a new Prime Minister to lead the government forward. Ousmane Sonko’s swift return to the National Assembly Following […]

How the JNIM’s evolving tactics are redefining Mali’s conflict dynamics The north and central regions of Mali are no longer merely facing sporadic armed attacks—they have endured years of relentless warfare and societal exhaustion. Recent offensives by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Front for the Liberation of Azawad […]

Senegal’s political landscape shifts as Ousmane Sonko takes helm of National Assembly RFI Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:03 AM UTC Set Yahoo as your preferred source to view our articles on Google. « A dismissal isn’t synonymous with political disgrace, » declared Ousmane Sonko on Tuesday, asserting his « popular legitimacy » after his […]

Violence erupted in the remote village of M’béngou, located near Bamingui in the Central African Republic, after an armed incursion by foreign mercenaries left a trail of destruction. Locals report a mass exodus as civilians flee the area, fearing further bloodshed. The attack, carried out by armed individuals believed to be associated with a foreign […]

The residence of Thierry, a local father of three living in Obo, was violently raided yesterday by armed individuals believed to be Russian mercenaries operating in the Central African Republic. The incident left the family shaken as their home was systematically looted, with valuables and essential belongings taken without warning. what happened during the raid […]

Ousmane Sonko’s swift political resurgence in Senegal JavaScript is required to view this content. Please enable it or try a different browser. Senegal’s political landscape has witnessed a dramatic shift as Ousmane Sonko, following a brief removal from the Prime Minister’s office, has been swiftly elevated to the presidency of the National Assembly. This strategic […]