Bénin’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Romuald Wadagni, has successfully concluded a significant diplomatic tour across the sub-region, culminating in Côte d’Ivoire. This extensive journey previously took him to Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Togo. The final stop in Abidjan, marked by an audience with President Alassane Ouattara, underscores aContinue Reading

Government unveils financial incentives to dismantle terror networks in Mali In a bold move to strengthen national security and combat rising extremism, the Government of Mali has announced cash rewards for the capture or elimination of seven high-profile terrorist leaders operating across the Sahel region. The initiative targets individuals accusedContinue Reading

The Council of Ministers in Burkina Faso convened on June 4, 2026, under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Head of State, to endorse a landmark decree redefining urban recognition and classification across the country. This legislative adjustment arrives amid rapid urbanization, sweeping territorial shifts, and pressing challenges in security,Continue 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

The Malian government has escalated its counterterrorism efforts by introducing a groundbreaking financial incentive program. The initiative, announced through national broadcaster ORTM, offers monetary rewards to individuals who provide actionable intelligence leading to the capture or elimination of key figures in the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM)—an Al-Qaeda affiliate—asContinue Reading