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The trial of Succès Masra commenced today in a high-security setting at the Supreme Court, yet the opposition leader remained absent. Local and international reporters were swiftly evacuated from the premises as tensions heightened around the proceedings. A robust security perimeter was established, with law enforcement officers, gendarmerie units, and nomadic guards stationed at the […]

As Tabaski approaches, Bamako’s markets are brimming with livestock, a welcome sight after weeks of disrupted supply chains. Shepherds and traders report a surge in sheep deliveries, many arriving in convoys protected by Malian military escorts. This shift comes as armed groups previously enforced a blockade on key routes, leaving the capital starved of essential […]

Abidjan, May 20, 2026 – Pierre N’Gou Dimba, the Minister of Health, Public Hygiene, and Universal Health Coverage, has reiterated Côte d’Ivoire’s unwavering dedication to establishing nutrition as a cornerstone of its national health and social development agenda. This significant declaration was made on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Geneva, during a meeting with Shawn […]

Chad: Vice Prime Minister Reviews Territorial Governance in Moundou Chad’s Vice Prime Minister, Limane Mahamat, has been in Moundou since May 19, 2026, leading a high-level mission to assess and strengthen territorial governance across the country’s southern provinces. The two-day working session, held at the Logone Occidental provincial council headquarters, brought together regional leaders, including […]

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s unexpected parliamentary appearance sparks curiosity Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is gearing up for potentially intense discussions with members of parliament during tomorrow’s ‘Questions d’actualité’ session. This event has generated considerable intrigue due to an unexpected shift in its scheduling. The precise reasons behind this calendar adjustment remain unclear, fueling both curiosity […]

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sets out clear agenda for Ousmane Sonko’s administration During a Council of Ministers meeting held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye issued a series of decisive directives to the government, spearheaded by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The Head of State outlined a comprehensive roadmap, placing the executive branch […]

Mali : le fils de l’opposant Mountaga Tall disparaît après l’enlèvement de son père Actus. L’inquiétude grandit au Mali autour de la disparition de l’opposant et avocat Mountaga Tall et de son fils aîné, Cheick Mamadou Tall. Dans un communiqué transmis à l’AFP, leurs avocats réclament leur libération et dénoncent des actes « illégaux » […]

As Professor Mohamed Maouloud assumes leadership of the opposition coalition, Mauritania stands at a pivotal juncture marked by a groundswell of public mobilization. Thousands gathered in Nouakchott for a historic rally, signaling both the urgency of the moment and the high stakes facing the nation. Nation grapples with interconnected crises The country confronts a daunting […]