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The recent emergence of shocking allegations involving torture and summary executions of Malian soldiers captured in the northern regions has ignited widespread outrage. The United Nations has joined local human rights organizations in demanding an independent inquiry into these grave violations of international humanitarian law. As violence escalates among the Malian armed forces, alleged Russian-linked […]
Three years after General Abdourahamane Tiani led a military takeover in Niger, the country faces a mounting humanitarian and political crisis. A recent assessment highlights a deliberate erosion of democratic foundations, with arbitrary detentions, political suppression, and growing international isolation reshaping the nation’s trajectory. On July 26, 2023, President Mohamed Bazoum was forcibly removed from […]
The French multinational Veolia and Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior have reignited negotiations for the ambitious Rabat desalination plant project, designed to deliver 300 million cubic meters of water annually. Backed by the Élysée, this initiative has resurfaced as a priority after months of stalled progress, reflecting renewed commitment from both sides. The facility aims […]
A new chapter in Mali-Morocco relations The fourth session of the Great Joint Commission for Cooperation between Mali and Morocco is poised to kick off in Bamako from July 21 to 24, 2026. This high-level gathering aims to deepen bilateral ties and set fresh priorities for a partnership built on mutual trust and shared goals. […]
Top stories News Touba After defamation complaint, descendants of Serigne Touba ban Ousmane Sonko from Touba The descendants of Serigne Touba have escalated their stance against the PASTEF leader, Ousmane Sonko. Following their defamation complaint over his remarks about alleged financial misconduct in Touba, the group now insists that the former Prime Minister should no […]
A little after 10 p.m. on a quiet evening in Dakar, Amadou Bangoura’s routine took an unsettling turn. The 30-year-old Beninese student, who had just finished his workout at the Liberté 6 gym, was stopped by a police patrol. Two officers stepped out, demanding to see his documents. Though his residency papers were in order, […]
The deployment of Russian military personnel to Togo, confirmed on July 22, 2026, following the inauguration of a Russian base on July 12, marks a significant milestone in the deepening defense ties between Lomé and Moscow. According to official statements, these soldiers are assigned to support Togo’s counterterrorism efforts and enhance the operational readiness of […]
AS Monaco and Newcastle United have finalized a groundbreaking agreement for the transfer of Aladji Bamba, valued at over €40 million including performance-related bonuses. The 20-year-old French-Guinean midfielder, born in Blois and of Guinean descent, has secured permission to travel to England to complete his medical examination and sign a long-term contract with the Premier […]
The Burden of Leadership in a Time of Crisis History often repeats itself in the trajectory of military leaders who ascend to power through force, only to find themselves ensnared by the very structures they helped create. A recurring pitfall is the misinterpretation of public silence—not as a reflection of fear or uncertainty, but as […]
The recent exodus of key figures from Pastef, including long-time supporters of Ousmane Sonko, has sent shockwaves through Senegal’s political sphere. What began as scattered departures has now snowballed into a full-blown crisis, reshaping the party’s future and the nation’s governance. Once united by the historic 2024 election victory, the alliance between President Bassirou Diomaye […]
The political landscape of Bénin has been shaken by an unexpected move from former President Thomas Boni Yayi, who announced his intention to take a seat in the upcoming Senate. Scheduled to be officially inaugurated on July 30, 2026, in Porto-Novo, the new chamber represents a significant evolution in the country’s institutional framework. Despite his […]
The floating debt in Cameroon has ballooned to nearly $1.8 billion by the end of the first quarter of 2026, highlighting a persistent structural imbalance between the government’s commitments and actual payments made by the Treasury. This growing stock of arrears includes all invoices settled or pending beyond regulatory deadlines, primarily owed to domestic suppliers, […]