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Société Armand Noutack : « le vrai problème du Cameroun, ce ne sont pas seulement les dirigeants, c’est aussi nous » Selon l’enseignant des lycée et observateur politique, les Camerounais ne sont pas progressistes, ils adorent le statu quo, ils aiment les « réseaux »… Ce qui est […] Liliane Ndangue |5 juin 2026|7 min de lecture […]
Read in app The Malian transitional authorities have escalated their pursuit of one of the Sahel’s most notorious jihadist leaders, placing a substantial bounty on his head. In a decisive move to curb extremist violence gripping the region, the Malian junta has officially announced a financial reward for information leading to the capture of Iyad […]
The Malian government has declared an unprecedented reward of two billion CFA francs, equivalent to approximately three million euros, for actionable intelligence leading to the apprehension or elimination of Iyad Ag Ghaly. Ghaly, who leads the Al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), is a primary target as the nation grapples with […]
Jassim Ahdani Morocco correspondent Western Sahara Mohammed VI As diplomatic efforts to resolve the Western Sahara conflict remain at an impasse, Morocco is pushing ahead with its ambitious plan to enhance regional autonomy. Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit recently unveiled a draft law aimed at deepening the decentralization process, granting greater decision-making powers to local governments […]
In Dakar, the political landscape is buzzing with anticipation as Ousmane Sonko prepares to consolidate his leadership at the helm of the Pastef party. The upcoming congress is being framed as a defining moment for the movement, with Sonko signaling his intent to demonstrate strength and unity ahead of critical decisions. The gathering is expected […]
Marième Soumaré Pastef Ousmane Sonko Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko gears up to lead Pastef with decisive momentum Inside Dakar’s National Assembly chambers, where political currents collide, Ousmane Sonko is making his final preparations. The opposition leader’s maneuvers ahead of the Pastef party’s upcoming congress are being interpreted as a calculated assertion of authority. Observers describe it […]
The Malian government has escalated its counterterrorism efforts by introducing a new financial incentive program. Bamako officially declared the initiative, which rewards individuals who provide actionable intelligence leading to the capture or neutralization of high-ranking leaders from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Azavad Liberation Front (FLA). This public […]
The Malian authorities have escalated their counterterrorism strategy by introducing a financial incentive program. Bamako announced the initiative through national television on June 4, 2026, offering monetary rewards to individuals providing actionable intelligence leading to the capture or elimination of key figures from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jnim), an Al-Qaeda […]
« I am a writer, comedian, and actress of Burkinabè-French heritage. Born in Burkina Faso, I spent my formative years between Fada N’Gourma and Ouagadougou before relocating to France in the early 2000s. My artistic journey has unfolded at the intersection of theater, writing, humor, radio, and activism. » Rediscovering roots through literature In a […]
The United Nations office has reported a grim statistic: more than 300 individuals have been tragically killed by ADF rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the beginning of this year. These brutal executions have predominantly occurred across the eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu. The UN office specifically condemned a recent assault […]
The Malian government announced on Thursday a new initiative to provide financial incentives to individuals who can furnish actionable intelligence leading to the whereabouts of persons suspected by authorities of orchestrating attacks against citizens and national infrastructure. Officials specified that a substantial reward of two billion CFA francs (approximately 3.55 million US dollars) is being […]
Morocco, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) delegation in Morocco and the embassies of Germany, Italy, and France, has officially launched a 3.7 billion Moroccan dirham (equivalent to 402.2 million US dollars) program to support the National Water Policy (PNE). This initiative, announced by the Ministry of Equipment and Water, aims to bolster the […]