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Ndele under Russian mercenary control: roads blocked and driver detained In Ndele, a town in the Central African Republic, Russian mercenaries have established a makeshift checkpoint along a major road, mirroring the operations of local gendarmes. This unauthorized roadblock has led to the interception of a truck traveling from Bangui,Continue Reading

The Inter Milan have completed the signing of versatile right-back Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur, finalizing a €35 million transfer that marks the club’s latest strategic move in Serie A. The deal solidifies their defensive depth following the high-profile departure of Denzel Dumfries to Real Madrid. Long-term commitment for SpenceContinue Reading

Military immersion for journalists sparks debate in Burkina Faso In an unprecedented move, over forty Burkinabè journalists recently completed a six-day military training program described as a patriotic immersion. Organized by the Ministry of Security at the Pabré Police Academy—just 20 kilometers from Ouagadougou—the initiative was mandated for both publicContinue Reading

Logistical bottlenecks challenge Gabon’s manganese output Gabon’s manganese production dipped to 9.1 million tonnes, drawing attention to persistent weaknesses in the country’s logistics network. Frequent breakdowns and bottlenecks along the Transgabonais railway, which connects mining sites to the Owendo port, have repeatedly disrupted operations. Yet, the final quarter of 2025Continue Reading

The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, arrived in Libreville on Friday for a working and friendship visit aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between Gabon and the DRC. Upon landing, President Tshisekedi was greeted by a large crowd of Gabonese citizens, creating a vibrantContinue Reading

Dakar’s sky-high cost of living: essentials more expensive than in Paris A viral video has reignited debates about Dakar’s exorbitant living costs, revealing that everyday items like chicken—priced at 2,610 F CFA per kilogram—are now more expensive than in Paris, deepening concerns over purchasing power for Senegalese households. Staple goodsContinue Reading

How a $50 Million Payout Transformed Sahel Security An estimated $50 million ransom paid in late 2025 to secure the release of foreign hostages in Mali has become a critical funding source for the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), a coalition affiliated with Al-Qaïda, according to a confidential United NationsContinue Reading

Morocco’s pivotal role in securing a French spy’s release in Mali In a high-stakes diplomatic breakthrough, Morocco has emerged as the key player in securing the release of Yann Vézilier, a French spy detained in Mali for nearly a year. The agent, affiliated with France’s DGSE, was granted presidential clemencyContinue Reading