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Mounting Pressure in Mali’s Northern Territories Northern Mali is witnessing a sharp escalation in hostilities as the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a separatist faction, intensifies its recruitment campaigns initiated at the end of May. The group has issued urgent calls for all local inhabitants to enlist in its military ranks, positioning this as […]
DRC and Egypt strengthen military bonds with new training initiative for Congolese forces Illustrative image of Félix Tshisekedi during the Egyptian cooperation talks Security & Defense June 14, 2026 The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has directed the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces (FARDC) to develop an implementation plan […]
Rwandan President Paul Kagame is set to arrive in Lomé on June 15, 2026, for an official working visit aimed at deepening diplomatic ties with Togo. His meeting with Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation, regional security, and Africa’s integration agenda. Key discussions under way The visit follows Togo’s active […]
The Malian Armed Forces have confirmed the elimination of a key jihadist commander linked to the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) in a precision drone strike conducted on June 3 near Mougnan, approximately 40 kilometers from Djenné in central Mali. Confirmed neutralisation of a high-value target In an official statement issued […]
a new chapter for national unity and legal rigor The President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has delivered a landmark address that reshapes the nation’s approach to its citizens living in exile. In a statement underscoring both national cohesion and the uncompromising authority of the law, he declared that the doors of the Faso […]
Libreville’s municipal authorities have rolled out a mobile-based tax collection system at the Mont-Bouët market, a vital hub for Gabon’s informal economy. This initiative marks the first municipal-level effort to digitize commercial tax payments in the country, leveraging mobile money services provided by local electronic money operators. The primary goals are to enhance the security […]
The Gabonese government is moving toward implementing high-tech excise stamps as part of a broader initiative to combat fraud and enhance revenue collection. This potential advancement was the focal point of a meeting held on June 10, 2026, between Vice-President of the Government Herman Immongault and a delegation from the Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN), […]
The Head of State has sent a clear message to the nation. On Friday, the President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, convened his first working session with his team of ministerial advisors. This institutional gathering served as a strategic recalibration, emphasizing efficiency and pragmatic governance as the pillars of the administration’s renewed approach. […]
The Republic of Niger has enacted sweeping legal reforms that criminalize same-sex relationships and LGBTQIA+ activism, marking a significant departure from its previously ambiguous legal stance. The new Penal Code, quietly promulgated in February under military rule, introduces unprecedented penalties, including lengthy prison sentences and substantial fines. Key provisions of the revised Penal Code The […]
Between 2020 and the end of 2025, Cameroon is laying an average of 488 kilometers of asphalt roads each year, according to official government figures. This accelerated pace reflects a deliberate strategy to address the country’s longstanding infrastructure gap, where paved roads remain a minority despite the nation’s vast size and critical role in regional […]
Buenos Aires has formally requested Rabat’s backing for the candidacy of Rafael Grossi to succeed António Guterres as Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN). The appeal was made during the eighth session of the joint commission and the sixth round of political consultations between Argentina and Morocco, held on June 11 in the Argentine capital. […]
Gabon’s ongoing land reform initiative has reached a new milestone, with the Ministry of Housing, Urban Planning, and Land Registry processing an additional 4,046 property transfer decisions. This brings the total number of cases finalized since the program’s inception to 20,857, reflecting a deliberate push by authorities to address a long-standing backlog in land ownership […]