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In the outskirts of Bamako, heavy machinery leveled the Faladiè livestock market on Sunday. This action stems from a security policy enacted in September 2024. Following the Jnim attacks on military targets in the capital, […]
The Republic of Chad is set to deploy 1,500 troops to Haiti as part of a United Nations-backed security force aimed at curbing gang violence in the Caribbean nation. This announcement was made in an […]
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby has confirmed that his country will deploy 1,500 soldiers to Haiti. The troops are set to join the Gang Repression Force (FRG), a mission established by the United Nations to […]
PolitiqueNiger Passeport AES : où en est le processus ? Carole Assignon 20/04/202620 avril 2026 Au sein de l’Alliance des États du Sahel, le passeport AES doit remplacer celui de la Cédéao, mais d’un pays […]
The Togo has announced plans to position itself as a key intermediary between military-led nations in the Sahel—Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—and the international community. This strategic pivot comes as the subregion grapples with escalating […]
Bénin bolstered its child protection services with a new cohort of specialized educators. The School of Training for Judicial Professions (EFPJ) in Abomey-Calavi hosted the official graduation ceremony for supervised education trainees on Friday, April […]
Burkina Faso’s shrinking civic space under military governance Ouagadougou – The transitional military government in Burkina Faso has escalated its crackdown on civil society organizations, deploying restrictive legislation, administrative pressures, and punitive measures against both […]
The aftermath of the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco on January 19 continues to unfold, with the FIFA imposing its own sanctions on match official Jean-Jacques Ndala. Just weeks after the […]
Togo has unveiled a bold new geopolitical and security roadmap for the Sahel region during a pivotal gathering in Lomé on Saturday. The high-level forum convened key players from the Economic Community of West African […]
The final of the Africa Cup of Nations, contested on January 18th between Morocco and Senegal, continues to be a major talking point. Initially awarded to the Lions of Terranga, the trophy was subsequently reallocated […]
In a notable display of political maturity, Benin is witnessing a shift toward national reconciliation. Thomas Boni Yayi, the nation’s former president and a central figure in public life, has formally recognized Romuald Wadagni’s rise […]
He brands himself as the “general” of the Black cause and a champion for African sovereignty against “neocolonialism.” However, beneath the aggressive rhetoric and performative social media presence, Kemi Seba appears lost in a web […]