Chad and Central African Republic joint forces step up border security Military authorities from Chad and the Central African Republic are ramping up efforts to tighten security along their shared border. A strategic meeting, led by Brigadier General Moubarak Abakar Nassour Hor, assessed recent joint operations and addressed emerging securityContinue Reading
Diplomatic mission: Faure Gnassingbé heads to Kampala for high-level talks with Museveni On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the President of Togo, Faure Gnassingbé, will embark on an official visit to Kampala at the invitation of Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. This diplomatic engagement aims to deepen bilateral cooperation between theContinue Reading
Travelers in Mali are facing severe disruptions as jihadist groups enforce a blockade on major routes leading to Bamako, the nation’s capital. This crisis, orchestrated by the Jama’at Nusrat ul-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), follows a series of violent attacks on April 25th that targeted multiple regions across the country. TheContinue Reading
Mali transport crisis as jihadist road blockades paralyse Bamako routes The Mali transport sector faces severe disruption following a jihadist blockade on key highways leading to Bamako, enforced by the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) in retaliation for April attacks. Multiple vehicles, including commercial trucks and passengerContinue Reading
Senegal’s president highlights sports achievements at Nairobi summit During the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye delivered a speech that resonated deeply with attendees, celebrating the nation’s recent continental sports triumph. His remarks positioned sports as a cornerstone for economic growth and infrastructure development, with aContinue Reading
The Chadian military has launched aerial strikes against several islands in Lake Chad, located in Niger, which are allegedly used as strongholds by Boko Haram. The operation follows a recent attack by the armed group on Chadian military positions. Since Friday, these airstrikes have targeted remote islands in the lake,Continue Reading
Diomaye Faye and Macron Discuss Senegal-France Ties at Nairobi Summit During the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye held a crucial meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron to explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Senegal and France. This high-level discussion reflects the ongoing commitment ofContinue Reading
In a dramatic twist shaking the foundations of the Sahel Alliance (AES), a covert operation involving a massive fuel convoy has exposed deep-seated corruption and alleged terrorist financing. A procession of 710 tanker trucks defied state security protocols to reach Bamako, Mali, under circumstances that have raised serious questions aboutContinue Reading
In Togo, the military is meant to be a symbol of protection, standing guard over the nation’s borders and ensuring public safety. Yet, far too often, soldiers are turning their weapons inward—storming into private homes without warrants, leaving behind a trail of fear rather than security. No home should beContinue Reading
Enhancing bonds: Congo and Togo strengthen ties in Oyo meeting This weekend, Denis Sassou-N’Guesso, President of the Republic of the Congo, hosted Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Togolese Republic, in Oyo. The visit underscored a commitment to deepen friendship and cooperation between the two nations. The high-level discussions between theContinue Reading
Unveiled in Abidjan in April 2026, the Pleins Feux project represents a major leap in the Ivorian government’s ongoing efforts to overhaul the national education system. Spearheaded by President Alassane Ouattara and supported by international partners, this initiative aims to optimize educational governance and boost the impact of public policiesContinue Reading
The Ministry of Transport, Civil Aviation, and National Meteorology, in collaboration with port industry stakeholders, is hosting the 5th edition of the tripartite forum involving the Central African Republic (RCA), Chad, and Cameroon. This summit focuses on facilitating the movement of goods through Cameroonian maritime gateways. The inaugural ceremony, heldContinue Reading