The Illusion of Control in Bamako vs. Ground Reality Bamako and Anefif – Beneath the veneer of a strong and sovereign state projected by Mali’s military leadership, the harsh realities on the…
Burkina Faso Seeks Stronger Security and Economic Ties During Recent Week
The recent week in Burkina Faso saw a flurry of government initiatives, institutional decisions, and major events impacting security, economy, culture, and sports. On the institutional front, Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel…
How political rivalry fuels anti-Maroc sentiment in Algeria
Algeria’s relationship with Morocco has taken a troubling turn under President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, with state-backed media and public figures openly stoking hostility toward its neighbor. What was once a restrained rivalry under…
France withdraws all diplomats as Burkina Faso severs ties
France withdraws all diplomats as Burkina Faso severs ties Burkina Faso, under the leadership of military junta chief Ibrahim Traoré, declared its decision last Friday to sever diplomatic relations with Paris. Ibrahim…
Congo opposition leaders meet Burundi president over political crisis
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…
Arsenal’s summer challenge as england’s world cup stars miss pre-season
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…
Moroccan embassy files complaint after flag desecration in France
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…
Mali: Armée Repris l’Initiative Contre JNIM et FLA
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…
Mali army regains control in key battle zones against militant groups
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…
Mali army claims upper hand in clashes with armed groups
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…
Malian military regains control in key battle zones against armed groups
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…
Mali army regains control amid clashes with armed groups in north and center
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…