At least four airstrikes targeted Kidal overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, causing significant material damage, according to a local source in the city who requested anonymity. One strike demolished a residential building near a former market, while another left a deep crater in the courtyard of Kidal’s governorate headquarters—reclaimed byContinue Reading
Paris Saint-Germain crowned 2026 Ligue 1 champions: trophy presentation details revealed The Paris Saint-Germain secured their 14th Ligue 1 title this season with a commanding 2-0 victory over RC Lens on Wednesday. While the champagne corks are ready to pop, one critical question remains: when and where will the clubContinue Reading
Politics News Côte d’Ivoire: PPA-CI suspends 61 party cadres, citing disciplinary breaches ahead of key congress Reporting from Abidjan May 14, 2024 0 43 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Tensions are running high within the Parti des peuples africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) as the party prepares for its first ordinary congress on MayContinue Reading
Simplified US visas for Senegalese fans ahead of World Cup 2026 The United States has significantly eased visa requirements for Senegalese supporters planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This policy shift removes previously demanding financial guarantees that had restricted travel for many football enthusiasts. Key changes in USContinue Reading
Military force alone cannot resolve the deepening crisis in Mali. As coordinated offensives by jihadist groups and separatist movements intensify across the north, the Malian state faces mounting pressure on multiple fronts. Yet beneath the surface of these clashes, a far more significant shift is unfolding—one that is reshaping theContinue Reading
With Eid al-Adha just weeks away, Côte d’Ivoire’s National Council for Fighting High Prices (CNLVC) is rolling out a strategy centered on boosting local sheep production to keep prices stable during the festive season. The council, under the Ministry of Commerce, believes domestic livestock farming offers the fastest solution toContinue Reading
Mali’s evolving alliances: assessing the jnim and fla partnership We delve into the critical question surrounding Mali’s complex security landscape: assessing the potential extent and strategic implications of the evolving alliance between JNIM and FLA. By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading
Senegal’s state institutions are grappling with a persistent series of cyberattacks, raising urgent questions about the nation’s digital resilience. Following breaches targeting the tax authority in October and the national identity card department in January, the Public Treasury has now become the latest victim of sophisticated hacking attempts. While eachContinue Reading
Mali finds itself in a precarious state, with daily escalating uncertainty fueled by armed group attacks. The critical questions persist: How can this impasse be resolved, and how can the intercommunal coexistence, severely strained by years of crisis, be safeguarded? For years, Mali has grappled with a profound and multifacetedContinue Reading
Romuald Wadagni steps into leadership with a mandate for transformation Romuald Wadagni has secured a decisive victory in Benin’s presidential election, winning 94.27% of the vote against challenger Paul Hounkpè, who conceded defeat and urged national unity. The Constitutional Court confirmed a 63.57% turnout, a significant rise from the 50.17%Continue Reading
The family of Me Mountaga Tall, a distinguished Malian lawyer and prominent political figure, has confirmed the commencement of legal proceedings following his abduction from his Bamako residence. This development, which has been a topic of discussion within legal and diplomatic circles for several days, marks a critical turn inContinue Reading
Malians stand firm behind their army and government amid security crisis In Mali, transitional authorities remain resolute in their fight against armed groups. On April 25, the jihadist coalition Jnim—linked to al-Qaïda—and the separatist rebels of the FLA launched coordinated attacks, resulting in the tragic loss of Defense Minister GeneralContinue Reading