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. This development marks a significant shift in the regional power dynamics, even as Moscow seeks to maintain its influence acrossContinue Reading
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 in Bamako and surrounding regions, resulted in the death of Defense Minister Sadio Camara, marking a significant blow to theContinue Reading
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Corps: Russia’s new paramilitary force in the Sahel A shadowy Russian paramilitary unit, Africa Corps, has recently withdrawn from a key Malian stronghold.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 remains a vital asset for Moscow’s strategic interests across Africa. A weekend of fierce clashes rocked Mali on April 25,Continue Reading
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 himself at the heart of a whirlwind of emotions after his summer move to Nice. From continental triumphs with SenegalContinue Reading
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 Minister of State, discussed various aspects of the country’s security landscape. As Niger faces a surge in jihadist violence, particularlyContinue Reading
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 Chichi, Seba heads the Urgences Panafricanistes NGO and has been caught in a high-stakes diplomatic and judicial clash between SouthContinue Reading
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 a letter dated april 24. this significant diplomatic communication not only acknowledged the election outcome but also conveyed heartfelt wishesContinue Reading
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 than 400,000 displaced—mostly women and children—fleeing violence in regions like Gao, Ménaka, and Ansango. Behind these staggering figures are realContinue Reading
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, presenting a death toll of 518 in post-election violence. While authorities frame the figure as an acknowledgment of the crisis,Continue Reading
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 Burkina Faso reveals a troubling reality: Mali’s leadership may no longer be in full control of its decisions, allegedly swayedContinue Reading
When Patrice Talon’s decade-long tenure comes to a close, one legacy towers above the rest: a radical transformation of Benin’s road network. Dust-choked tracks gave way to smooth asphalt, while craters and ruts disappeared under modern pavements. From the bustling streets of Cotonou to the most remote villages, his administrationContinue Reading
Following the arrest of activist Kemi Seba—legally identified as Robert Gilles Stellio Capo Chichi—in Pretoria, the government of Benin has officially broken its silence. During a post-council briefing, government spokesperson Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji conveyed a tone of calm resolve, remarking with measured conviction, « The very heavens have settled ourContinue Reading