In a significant legal development, a French national, apprehended in August 2025 by the ruling military junta and accused of plotting against state institutions, has received a 20-year prison sentence. The verdict was delivered by the criminal chamber of the specialized counter-terrorism court in Mali. Malian justice has imposed aContinue Reading
The Malian government has escalated its fight against insurgent forces by announcing substantial cash rewards for the capture of key jihadist commanders linked to recent deadly attacks. In a decisive move, authorities have placed a 2 billion FCFA bounty on Iyad Ag Ghaly, the notorious leader of the Jama’at NusratContinue Reading
A new security alert has emerged from the Centre-Nord region of Burkina Faso. On Friday, June 5, 2026, a vital post belonging to the Forces of Defense and Security (FDS) in Sabcé, located within the Bam province, became the target of a significant assault orchestrated by elements of the GroupContinue Reading
Lomé hosts landmark African air transport summit to unite skies From June 15 to 19, 2026, the Togolese capital will play host to the inaugural African Air Transport Convention and Exhibition. The five-day event is set to become the continent’s most pivotal gathering for aviation stakeholders, with the ambitious goalContinue Reading
The strategic northern Malian city of Kidal remains a focal point of contention, particularly among Touareg factions. At the heart of this enduring struggle are two prominent figures, El Hadj Ag Gamou and Alghabass Ag Intallah, whose rivalry defines much of the political and military landscape in the region. RecentContinue Reading
The partnership between Niger and Turkey has reached a new milestone with a high-profile visit to Ankara by Nigerien President General Abdourahamane Tiani. This official trip marked his first overseas visit since assuming office and culminated in the signing of multiple agreements spanning security, economic development, healthcare, education, and diplomaticContinue Reading
Moussa Sarr’s justice ministry: navigating Senegal’s political challenges and ousmane sonko’s dissent Me Moussa Sarr has been appointed as the new Minister of Justice in a particularly charged environment, marked by significant political and judicial stakes. His extensive background as a lawyer and his legal expertise are expected to beContinue Reading
Since its rollout in November 2021, Cameroon’s systematic review of disability and survivor pensions has uncovered irregularities that now save the state around FCFA 12 billion annually. This revelation, shared by Finance Minister Louis Paul Motaze, highlights the scale of discrepancies plaguing the country’s official payroll systems. The initiative isContinue Reading
A significant financial scandal has engulfed Gabon’s Ministry of National Education, leading to the detention of nearly twenty officials. These agents, primarily from the Central Directorate of Financial Affairs (DCAF), are under investigation by the Judicial Police for their alleged involvement in an extensive cash voucher overbilling scheme. The estimatedContinue Reading
The political struggle surrounding constitutional reform in the Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) is escalating, now entering the judicial arena. On June 4, 2026, in Kinshasa, leaders of the Coalition Article 64 (C64) provided an assertive assessment of their ‘ville morte’ (dead city) operation, which commenced the previous day. TheContinue Reading
Society Cameroun’s self-inflicted corruption crisis: a call for genuine change High school teacher and political observer Armand Noutack II exposes a harsh truth: Cameroonians embrace systemic corruption while demanding change. His unfiltered analysis challenges every layer of society. Liliane Ndangue |June 5, 2026|7 minutes read AAA Follow Cameroonian current affairsContinue Reading
Mali offers 3 million euros for capture of JNIM leader The Malian authorities have announced a historic reward of two billion West African CFA francs for any credible information leading to the capture or elimination of Iyad Ag Ghaly, the leader of the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM),Continue Reading