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The final week of June and first days of July 2026 in Burkina Faso witnessed a flurry of government actions, milestone decisions and societal milestones spanning security, economic policy, cultural …
Week highlights in Burkina Faso: security, economy and culture take center stage Read More
Burkina Faso, operating under the leadership of military junta chief Ibrahim Traoré, officially declared on Friday its decision to sever diplomatic relations with Paris. Ibrahim Traoré, May 10, 2025, in …
Burkina Faso’s diplomatic break with France: all french envoys withdrawn Read More
With the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) gripped by deep political and institutional turmoil, opposition leaders and religious representatives traveled to Bujumbura this week for high-level consultations hosted by …
Burundi hosts Congo opposition and religious leaders for political talks Read More
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in France has formally filed a complaint with French authorities following reports of flag desecration and verbal attacks on Moroccan supporters in Aubervilliers …
Morocco condemns flag desecration by fans in France Read More
In a decisive turn of events, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have declared a full restoration of security across previously contested regions, where clashes with armed groups had intensified in …
Malian army regains control over key conflict zones Read More
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have declared a decisive shift in momentum, asserting regained control over critical zones previously targeted by coordinated assaults from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in …
Mali army declares renewed control in key battle zones against armed groups Read More
Defense / Security • Strategy • Pan-African Press Mali: Africa Corps struggles as Russian military strategy falters Bamako’s deepening reliance on Russian military support to reclaim territorial control has yielded …
Mali: Africa Corps struggles as Russian military strategy falters Read More
The first light of dawn had yet to break over Aourir, a quiet coastal village just north of Agadir, when a convoy of armored vehicles and elite units silently rolled …
Morocco foils daech attack plot with precision raids across seven cities Read More
The Alliance of Sahel States at a crossroads: military failure meets ideological shift The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), launched amid great fanfare two years ago, now faces a stark …
The AES and its crisis of power: how JNIM reshapes the Sahel Read More
The Malian government has officially endorsed the final financing phase for the critical 225 kV North Bamako high-voltage loop project. With a total investment commitment of €166 million, this initiative …
Mali secures 166 million euro funding for Bamako power loop Read More
Diplomacy Morocco joins Mediterranean Union parliamentary bureau The Kingdom has been elected to the Assembly Bureau and entrusted with chairing the Artificial Intelligence Commission, reflecting both the trust placed in …
Morocco joins Mediterranean Union parliamentary bureau Read More
The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), a separatist movement, has reportedly joined forces with the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) to launch a second military offensive this weekend. Their …
Mali’s northern conflict: unravelling the azawad liberation front’s push for independence Read More