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The Union of Journalists of the Free African Press (UJPLA) has voiced strong condemnation and deep concern over the Malian authorities’ decision to ban the sale and distribution of Jeune …
UJPLA condemns Mali’s ban on Jeune Afrique magazine Read More
A devastating combination of dwindling financial support and escalating conflict is pushing millions of people toward a severe food emergency. According to African news today, the World Food Programme (WFP) …
Millions of lives at risk in West and Central Africa due to violence and budget cuts Read More
On Friday, January 9, 2026, a catastrophic landslide in Kéniéty, situated in the Kéniéba circle, resulted in the deaths of six women. This heartbreaking event highlights a grim truth: severe …
The lethal cost of gold: female miners perish in Mali landslide Read More
Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024 has placed Mali at the 136th position out of 180 countries, with a score of 28/100. This persistent low ranking underscores the …
Mali’s anti-corruption ranking 2024: challenges and regional context Read More
Since the middle of September, Mali has been grappling with a swift escalation of diphtheria infections. This disease, which is entirely preventable, is currently flourishing due to a crippled healthcare …
Rising diphtheria cases in Mali amid ongoing humanitarian challenges Read More
In just two days, the highest authorities of the Alliance des États du Sahel (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—will gather in Bamako for a pivotal summit. The primary agenda …
Force unifiée AES : comment atteindre ses objectifs de sécurité ? Read More
The Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger—three nations united under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—are led by juntas that seized power through coups between 2020 and 2023. These governments advocate …
Mali Niger Burkina Faso launch joint military force against jihadists Read More
On December 13, in Cotonou, hundreds gathered—mostly young people—to protest a failed coup attempt that had unfolded just six days earlier. On December 7, mutineers had declared on national television …
Patrice Talon: the unusual political figure reshaping Benin’s future Read More
The Sahel region is witnessing a dangerous escalation in conflict as jihadist militant groups broaden their reach from traditional strongholds into coastal West Africa. This expansion is not only intensifying …
Jiahdist militant expansion sparks economic warfare in west africa Read More
Military unrest in Bénin: a regional context West Africa continues to face significant political turbulence, with recent coups d’état in countries like Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali. Many of these …
Benin coup attempt: assessing political stability after mutiny Read More
The Bénin has become the latest African nation to witness a military power grab, joining a growing list of countries in Africa de l’Ouest where officers have attempted to seize …
Military coups in africa since 2020: a timeline of political upheavals Read More
Unrest unfolded in Cotonou on Sunday morning as a group of soldiers attempted to seize control of the government in Benin. The attempt, labeled a coup by authorities, was thwarted …
Attempted coup d’état in Benin: what we know so far Read More