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The events of Saturday, April 25, 2026, have shattered the illusions surrounding the “liberation from the East” strategy. As shells rained down on Kati and Kidal faced new turmoil, the …
Mali: the crumbling facade of the Russian security partnership Read More
The Sahel is witnessing a dramatic shift in military alliances. In a weekend of fierce clashes, a rebel alliance seized control of Kidal, a strategic stronghold in eastern Mali that …
Africa corps: Russia’s shadowy paramilitary force in the Sahel after Wagner Read More
The Russian paramilitary group Africa Corps has been forced to withdraw from a strategic stronghold in northern Mali, ceding control of Kidal—a critical hub held under tight grip for years. …
Africa Corps: Russia’s shadowy force replacing Wagner in the Sahel Read More
Tensions escalating in northern Mali this past weekend as rebel forces, allied with Touareg factions, launched coordinated strikes against strategic positions held by the Malian junta. The assaults, which unfolded …
Africa corps: the secretive russian paramilitary force reshaping Mali’s conflict Read More
Understanding Africa Corps: Russia’s new paramilitary force in the Sahel A shadowy Russian paramilitary unit, Africa Corps, has recently withdrawn from a key Malian stronghold. Despite this setback, the group …
Understanding Africa Corps: Russia’s new paramilitary force in the Sahel Read More
Yéhvann Diouf has navigated one of the most unconventional football seasons imaginable. The 26-year-old goalkeeper, who once dreamed of exploring the cosmos as a child in the Val-de-Marne region, found …
Yéhvann diouf’s rollercoaster season: from can glory to nice bench Read More
The facts. In a lengthy interview spanning two and a half hours, broadcast on April 21 via the national network RTN, General Mohamed Toumba, Niger’s Minister of the Interior and …
Niger seeks diplomatic assurances from Benin’s future president Romuald Wadagni Read More
The legal fate of Kemi Seba, the outspoken Bénin-based activist, now hinges on a Pretoria courtroom following his surprise arrest in April 2026. Known legally as Stellio Gilles Robert Capo …
South Africa court weighs Kemi Seba extradition fight Read More
following the official validation of the presidential election results on april 12, 2026, french president emmanuel macron extended formal congratulations to Bénin’s newly elected head of state, romuald wadagni, in …
French president macron pledges enhanced partnership with Bénin’s romuald wadagni Read More
In the heart of the Sahel, Mali faces one of its most pressing humanitarian challenges in decades. Over 6.4 million people now depend on emergency aid and protection, with more …
Photography in Mali highlights humanitarian crisis through lens Read More
Government Report Claims 518 Lives Lost in 2025 Election Unrest Six months after Tanzania’s presidential election on October 29, 2025, a government-appointed commission broke its silence in Dar es Salaam, …
Tanzania’s post-election violence toll disputed amid government report Read More
The Sahel Alliance, a pact uniting Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to counter external threats, now faces an unprecedented crisis. While official narratives emphasize unity, a leaked intelligence report from …
Mali’s shifting alliances: russian influence shakes sahel coalition Read More