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The scorching Kampala sun cast a golden glow over Tuesday’s inauguration ceremony, where official smiles and firm handshakes masked the weight of pressing African challenges. On May 12, 2026, the President of the Togolese Council arrived in Uganda as a guest of honor to celebrate President Yoweri Museveni’s re-election, but his presence carried a deeper […]
The military junta led by Assimi Goïta in Mali, backed by Russian forces, faces unprecedented pressure following a coordinated assault on April 25, 2026, by jihadists from the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and separatists from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). While Bamako scrambles to respond, the offensive has reignited fears of a territorial split […]
The Côte d’Ivoire will host the 7th annual ID4Africa General Assembly from May 12 to 15, 2026, at the Parc des Expositions de Port-Bouët in Abidjan. This year’s theme, “Digital Identity: From Public Digital Infrastructure to Digital Public Ecosystems”, underscores the event’s focus on transforming identification systems across Africa. This pan-African gathering serves as a […]
The Director-General of SIPI-BENIN S.A, Létondji Beheton, and the Managing Director of CDC Bénin, Maryse Lokossou, unveiled the country’s industrial and financial strategy during the Africa Forward | Inspire & Connect event in Kenya. Organized with support from key French institutions, the forum highlighted investment opportunities in Benin’s thriving sectors. GDIZ: A driving force for […]
The coordinated assaults by Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) on April 25, 2026, represent a significant strategic shift since 2012. By striking simultaneously in Bamako, Kati, Kidal, Gao, and Sévaré, these two groups exposed the limitations of a security framework heavily reliant on foreign support. The […]
In a strategic move to modernize its border management capabilities, the government of Bénin, in collaboration with the United States, has achieved a significant milestone. The Hillacondji border post is now equipped with the Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS), an advanced technological solution designed to enhance security and streamline the flow of people […]
April 26, 2026, will be remembered as a somber day for Mali. On this date, Kidal, a city Bamako viewed as a pivotal symbol of its re-established sovereignty, once again fell into the hands of rebel factions. However, the most astonishing aspect was not merely the military defeat, but the contentious behavior of Russian personnel […]
In Burkina Faso, authorities have taken action against a significant number of organizations. A total of 811 associations have been suspended due to the “non-renewal of their governing bodies,” while an additional 118 have been dissolved since mid-April. These measures were implemented under “existing legal provisions,” though no further details were provided regarding the specific […]
Boko Haram retreats from Lake Chad after joint military strikes Breaking news Militants from the jihadist group Boko Haram have abandoned several of their strongholds on the shores of Lake Chad following coordinated aerial and ground assaults carried out by military forces from Chad, Nigeria, and Niger. Local testimonies and a Nigerian security source confirm […]
Chad’s GCAP: navigating its future after executive convictions Experts address crucial questions surrounding the future trajectory of GCAP in Chad.
The National Financial Intelligence Processing Unit (CENTIF) of Senegal has released its 2025 activity report, an annual publication that details the state of the nation’s efforts to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism. This document, made public under the authority of its president, Cheikh Mouhamadou Bamba Siby, firmly positions financial oversight as a […]
The northern border region of Togo is witnessing heightened military presence as authorities take decisive steps to counter escalating jihadist threats originating from neighboring Burkina Faso. In a show of force and solidarity, soldiers, gendarmes, and police officers marched through local communities, their disciplined formation drawing cheers from crowds lining the streets. Behind them, schoolchildren […]