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A deadly assault on a military installation in Chad’s Lac Province has left at least 24 soldiers dead and numerous others injured, authorities confirmed on Tuesday, May 5. The attack, which occurred Monday evening near […]
The President of the Republic of Bénin, Patrice Talon, has been bestowed with a rare honor that sets a precedent for sitting heads of state. On May 2, 2026, the Vodun community in Bénin awarded […]
On Monday, May 4, 2026, the village of Doungouro, nestled in Niger’s Tillabéri region, became the scene of a profound double tragedy. Following a deadly incursion by the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) […]
a technological breakthrough to purify Benin’s water In the bustling port city of Cotonou, a Beninese startup named SSaFE is redefining innovation. Spearheaded by chemical engineer Marielle Agbahoungbata, a groundbreaking AI-driven filtration system promises to […]
The initial period of political harmony at the apex of the Senegalese state appears to be giving way to a more demanding realpolitik. The weekend of May 2-3, 2026, marked a significant symbolic shift in […]
By assuming the dual role of President and Minister of Defense, Colonel Assimi Goïta has completed a significant power consolidation in Bamako. Far from being a routine administrative adjustment, this move reveals deeper systemic flaws: […]
During the 13th edition of the AFRAVIH conference on HIV prevention and treatment, held in Lausanne, Switzerland, experts highlighted the critical importance of addressing mental health challenges faced by adolescents living with HIV. This discussion […]
safeguarding human rights advocates in times of global upheaval ISHR, in partnership with national defender coalitions across Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, has unveiled a comprehensive collection of best practices. This […]
As Mali grapples with profound instability, its regional partners appear to be looking elsewhere. Neither the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — intended to foster a collective security response among Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger […]
The head coach of the Sénégal U17 national team, Lamine Sané, has officially released the list of 23 players selected for the CAN U17 2026. This prestigious continental tournament is scheduled to take place in […]
AS FAR challenges CAF over referee choice for champions league final Morocco’s football powerhouse, AS FAR, has strongly opposed the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to appoint Jean-Jacques Ndala as the referee for the […]
Omar Daf has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the vacant Mali national team manager position. The Senegalese coach, who recently parted ways with Amiens in France, is now eyeing a high-profile role […]