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With the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) embroiled in deep political and institutional turmoil, a high-level delegation of opposition figures and religious leaders has arrived in Bujumbura. The group, representing the Article 64 coalition (C64), the National Episcopal Conference of the Congo (CENCO), and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC), is participating in […]
Arsenal are facing a significant hurdle in their pre-season preparations ahead of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign. Four key English internationals—Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, and Eberechi Eze—will miss the club’s opening summer fixture due to post-tournament recovery commitments following England’s World Cup run in North America. mandatory recovery period disrupts pre-season plans Under […]
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in France has taken legal action after a series of disturbing incidents targeting Moroccan symbols during the World Cup 2026 match between Morocco and Canada in Aubervilliers. The complaint was filed with French authorities following acts of flag desecration and verbal harassment directed at Moroccan supporters immediately after […]
Rencontre entre les Forces Armées Maliennes et le Front de Libération de l’Azawad La situation dans le nord du pays s’est stabilisée après des affrontements violents entre les forces maliennes et le Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA), selon un communiqué officiel de l’armée malienne. Les FAMA ont indiqué que les combats ont eu lieu […]
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have declared a strategic shift in the ongoing conflict, asserting full control over previously contested areas targeted by the Azawad Liberation Front in the north and the Support Group for Islam and Muslims—linked to Al-Qaeda—in central and southern regions. In a formal statement, the FAMA highlighted sustained clashes on Sunday […]
Malian armed forces have declared a decisive shift in momentum across key conflict zones, asserting full control over areas targeted by coordinated offensives from the Azawad Liberation Front in the north and the Support Group for Islam and Muslims, an Al-Qaeda-affiliated faction, operating in central and southern regions. renewed clashes near Anifif underscore military resilience […]
The Malian Armed Forces have declared that they have regained the upper hand across all conflict zones targeted by attacks from the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad in the north and the Support Group for Islam and Muslims, an Al-Qaeda affiliate, in central and southern regions. In an official statement, the FAMA reported […]
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have declared a renewed upper hand in operations across critical combat zones targeted by both the Azawad Liberation Front in the north and the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, in the central and southern regions. Recent clashes highlight resilience of Malian forces In a detailed […]
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have declared they have regained the upper hand and secured all targeted regions following coordinated attacks by the Azawad Liberation Front in the north and the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (GSIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, in central and southern Mali. Sustained military action drives enemy forces back In an […]
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have declared a decisive turnaround in their operations, asserting full control over regions previously targeted by coordinated attacks from the Azawad Liberation Front in the north and the Support Group for Islam and Muslims—an Al-Qaeda affiliate—in central and southern Mali. In a formal statement, the FAMa detailed ongoing clashes that […]
Mali’s military partnership with Russia, once seen as a game-changer in its fight against armed groups, is now facing growing scrutiny. After the failure of Wagner Group, its successor, the Africa Corps, is adjusting its approach amid a string of setbacks. However, reports of escalating violence against civilians raise concerns about both military effectiveness and […]
Benin is undergoing a transformative agricultural overhaul, positioning itself as a rising star in global fruit exports. At the heart of this shift are two groundbreaking initiatives: a state-of-the-art vitroplant production facility in Glo-Djigbé and a cutting-edge fruit terminal at Cotonou International Airport. These projects, spearheaded by President Romuald Wadagni’s administration, are redefining the country’s […]