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Bamako on edge after reported plot targeting transitional leader Bamako remains under a fragile calm following the violent incidents of April 25, which resulted in the death of General Sadio Camara, Mali’s second-in-command under the […]
Mali’s military claims orchestrated attack on transitional leadership Following the April 25 attacks in Bamako that claimed the life of General Sadio Camara—second-in-command to Mali’s transitional president—an uneasy calm has settled over the capital. Military […]
Senegal u17 squad aims for 2026 can glory with tough group stage ahead The Senegalese U17 national team is gearing up for a high-stakes campaign at the 2026 African Nations Cup U17, set to take […]
Niger implements digital payments for vaccination campaigns The Niger Ministry of Public Health and Hygiene has rolled out an innovative digital payment system for health workers and community volunteers during the April 2026 National Polio […]
Nigeria’s security challenge is no longer just internal Nigeria is not merely observing the crisis unfolding in Mali—it is deeply embedded within it. The escalating instability in Mali, alongside neighboring Burkina Faso and Niger, has […]
In the intricate dance of global power, precise timing is paramount, and missteps can carry dire consequences. The recent decision by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, all […]
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: […]