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An extraordinary account has emerged from Joseph Figueira, the Belgian-Portuguese researcher whose harrowing detention in the Central African Republic (CAR) captured international attention. His ordeal began two years ago in Zemio, a town in the southeast of the country, where he was taken into custody by operatives linked to the Wagner Group. After months of […]
Cotonou experienced a day of profound symbolism on May 24, 2026. Beyond the official inauguration of Bénin’s new president, Romuald Wadagni, it was primarily the composition of the political and diplomatic attendees that captured observers’ attention. Opponents, former heads of state, representatives from several West African neighboring countries, and figures long distanced from power all […]
On the afternoon of Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Baga-Sola, young individuals, united through the Coordination of Lake Youth Associations (CADELAC), extended vital support to the Forces of Defense and Security (FDS), who are actively engaged in the critical fight against Boko Haram. Speaking before local officials, coordinator Mahamat Adam Moustapha first conveyed his deepest […]
On May 25, 2026, Chad’s Public Security and Immigration Minister, General Ali Ahmat Aghabache, directed security forces to increase vigilance and strengthen protection at places of worship and public gathering spots ahead of Tabaski celebrations. In an official notice, the minister ordered all relevant security services to implement strict security measures around mosques, churches, and […]
The executive boards of the Chadian Magistrates’ Union (SMT) and the Autonomous Chadian Magistrates’ Union (SYAMAT) have formally lodged a complaint against the Minister of Public Security and Immigration, Ali Ahmat Aghabache, with the Prosecutor General at the N’Djamena Court of Appeal. Alleged attacks on judicial dignity and integrity The unions claim that the minister’s […]
The political landscape in Senegal has undergone another significant transformation. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo as the new head of government, following the abrupt removal of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This decision was formalized through a presidential decree, broadcast on national television. Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo, a […]
Sénégal appoints economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as prime minister after Ousmane Sonko’s dismissal Yahoo Monday, May 25, 2026, 8:11 PM UTC Add Yahoo as your preferred source for Google news. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as the country’s new prime minister, following a presidential decree broadcast on […]
In a decisive move to restore order on N’Djamena’s streets, the municipal authorities of the 7th district have initiated a sweeping operation to reclaim public roadways. The campaign, which commenced this Monday, targets the chaotic encroachment of informal structures and uncontrolled livestock that have long impeded traffic flow across the capital. Under the leadership of […]
In late April, a synchronized offensive by armed groups in the Sahel reshaped the power dynamics in northern Mali. The coordinated assault, involving the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM)—an Al-Qaeda-linked faction—and the Azauad Liberation Front (FLA), a Tuareg rebel movement, overwhelmed Malian government forces and their Russian allies, the Africa Corps. The outcome […]
Politics Benin: President Romuald Wadagni unveils 24-member cabinet Benin’s newly elected president, Romuald Wadagni, has announced the composition of his first government. The cabinet comprises 24 ministers, including three deputy ministers. Following his inauguration on May 24, 2026, the president moved swiftly to establish his administration. Marturin ATCHA |May 25, 2026|3 min read AAA Summarize […]
A notable presence at an official ceremony in Cotonou, featuring the head of Niger’s transitional government alongside the foreign ministers of Mali and Burkina Faso, signals a significant diplomatic shift within a sub-region experiencing heightened tensions. It was a scene few observers anticipated so soon on the official steps in Cotonou. For the formal event […]
Mali Muslim communities in Bamako, Mali, found themselves encircled by a jihadist blockade, forcing many to spend Eid al-Adha, locally known as Tabaski, separated from their families this year. Alpha Amadou, a 40-year-old originally from Mopti in central Mali, had to forgo his annual journey home for the significant holiday. “For the first time in […]