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The global spotlight will converge on Los Angeles on August 18th for an event poised to make history for African music. Angélique Kidjo, a preeminent voice in Béninese and African music, is set to be honored with a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking her as the inaugural African artist to achieve […]
Despite significant military displays and numerous offensive operations announced by the authorities, the security situation in northern Burkina Faso remains acutely fragile. Armed groups have not vanished from the landscape; instead, they have adapted their tactics, largely avoiding direct confrontations in favor of an attrition-based strategy characterized by high mobility, persistent harassment, and sustained pressure […]
The Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans (Jnim), the leading Al-Qaïda-affiliated jihadist coalition in the Sahel, launched an assault on a military base belonging to the Forces armées maliennes (FAMa) in central Mali on Sunday, August 9. This operation adds to a series of claimed attacks by the network against regular army positions, […]
The international financial rating agency Moody’s has officially upgraded the Republic of Benin’s long-term sovereign credit rating, advancing it from « B1 » to « Ba3 » and assigning a « stable » outlook. This decision, announced on Friday, August 7, 2026, serves to affirm the robust credibility and resilience of the economic and financial […]
Senegal’s imports experienced a notable 26.7% month-over-month increase in June, a rebound that stands out from the overall trend observed during the first half of the year. Conversely, for the cumulative period from January to June, the total value of goods entering the country actually decreased by 8%, signaling a structural slowdown in external trade […]
09 août 2026 16:13+02:00 Newcastle united targets joão palhinha amid bayern munich exit saga Tottenham Aston Villa J. Palhinha Bayern Munich João Palhinha’s tenure at FC Bayern Munich appears to be concluding, with the defensive midfielder even removed from the club’s official squad roster. Despite this, a strong market for the Portuguese international still exists […]
In the heart of Dakar, at the headquarters of the National Confederation of Labour of Senegal (CNTLS), a historic meeting took place on 23 July 2026. Several trade unions and social forces from across the country came together to unveil the ‘Appel de Dakar’, a bold initiative aimed at reshaping the national labour movement. The […]
SECURITY INCIDENT Deadly jihadist attack strikes Malian military base in San At least ten soldiers were killed on Sunday in San, a central Mali city, following an armed assault on an army outpost claimed by the JNIM jihadist coalition. Local security sources confirmed casualties among government forces but refrained from providing exact figures. «We sustained […]
The inauguration of Benin’s first Senate on July 30, 2026, followed by former President Patrice Talon’s election to its presidency on August 6, marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s institutional evolution. Established through the constitutional revision of December 17, 2025, this second parliamentary chamber introduces a new dimension to the country’s democratic framework. Yet […]
Jihadist assault leaves 10 soldiers dead in central Mali An intense assault on a Malian military base in the city of San has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 soldiers, marking one of the most devastating attacks on government forces since the conflict escalated. The operation was swiftly claimed by the Jama’at Nusrat […]
Algeria strengthens Niger’s defense with helicopter and equipment donation Under the directives of Algeria’s President, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Minister of National Defense, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the Algerian military has delivered a strategic donation to Niger’s armed forces. This gesture, executed by the Chief of Staff of the People’s National Army (ANP), […]
Cameroon releases 38 young prisoners unable to pay debt by labor In a landmark humanitarian intervention, 38 young detainees in Cameroon have regained their freedom after an NGO settled their court-ordered financial obligations, which had trapped them in prison beyond their sentences.