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Tabrichat ambush exposes brutal reality of Mali’s northern conflict On July 18, a joint military convoy comprising Mali’s Armed Forces (FAMa) and Russian Africa Corps paramilitaries fell victim to one …
North Mali ambush exposes deep security fractures and civilian outrage Read More
pilot accidentally announces wrong world cup winner to flight passengers A misplaced joke during a live match left passengers in disbelief Passengers aboard a flight during the 2026 World Cup …
Pilot accidentally announces wrong world cup winner to flight passengers Read More
Senegal has formally pledged its full endorsement to the candidacy of former President Macky Sall for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. This decision, announced by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye …
Senegal backs Macky Sall’s un bid: a strategic move beyond politics Read More
Gabon’s president Brice Oligui Nguema arrives in France for key state visit Laetitia Lago Dregnounou Gabon’s transitional president Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has landed in France for a three-day state …
Gabon’s president Brice Oligui Nguema arrives in France for key state visit Read More
Dakar has fully activated its diplomatic machinery to champion the candidacy of former President Macky Sall for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this …
Senegal backs macky sall for un leadership role Read More
With its 2027 budget framework, Benin has embarked on a transformative journey in public policy modernization. For the first time under the current seven-year term, the government has embedded climate …
Benin prioritises climate resilience and social inclusion in 2027 budget strategy Read More
African politics Gabon: Oligui Nguema’s state visit to France marks new diplomatic chapter By Chief Editor July 21, 2026 84 No comment Paris, July 21, 2026 – Diplomatic protocol speaks …
Gabon: Oligui Nguema’s state visit to France marks new diplomatic chapter Read More
Military rule in Burkina Faso: a path devoid of democratic legitimacy In Burkina Faso, each statement from Captain Ibrahim Traoré deepens scrutiny over the nature of his leadership and the …
Burkina Faso: Ibrahim Traoré’s unconstitutional rise and the cost of power Read More
Cameroon’s Political Landscape Shaken by Prolonged Presidential Absence The political scene in Cameroon remains tense as opposition figures call for constitutional clarity amid President Paul Biya’s extended absence from the …
Opposition leader urges constitutional council to declare power vacancy in Cameroon Read More
Ibrahima Thiam, leader of the Senegalese party ACT, has sharply criticized recent statements made by Ousmane Sonko, branding them a threat to national cohesion. In a strongly worded opinion piece …
Senegal politics: thiam warns sonko’s touba remarks risk national unity Read More
The President of Gabon, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has concluded a landmark state visit to France, where he redefined the future of bilateral ties. Over three days of high-stakes …
Gabon’s strategic shift: balancing sovereignty with partnership Read More
The Paris Saint-Germain is inching closer to completing a high-profile transfer this summer, with Spanish forward Ferran Torres emerging as their top target. The 24-year-old Barcelona attacker, who scored the …
Psg set to sign world cup final scorer ferran torres Read More