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French authorities have strongly rejected the Malian court’s decision to sentence a French diplomat to twenty years in prison. The official, who served in Bamako under a security cooperation mission, was found guilty of endangering […]
Mali: JNIM’s Propaganda Video Highlights Shifting Tactics in Central Mali In a striking display of shifting warfare tactics, the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group, has released a propaganda video documenting […]
The diplomatic friction between Paris and Bamako has intensified with the severe sentencing of Yann V., a declared agent of France’s Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE). The French national, apprehended in the Malian capital in […]
diplomatic update Belgium to close its embassy in Mali by June 2026 Belgium will permanently close its diplomatic mission in Mali on June 30, 2026, shifting its operations to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. This strategic move […]
Mali sentences French diplomat to 20 years for undermining state security By Gavin Blackburn Published on June 5, 2026 – 20:36 UTC+2 Share Discussion Under the leadership of junta leader Assimi Goïta, Mali has shifted […]
Mali offers huge bounties for top jihadist and separatist leaders The Malian government has escalated its counterterrorism efforts by announcing bounties of up to 2 billion FCFA for the capture of Iyad Ag Ghaly, the […]
From June 15 to 19, 2026, the Togolese capital will become the epicenter of African aviation. Lomé is set to host the inaugural African Air Transport Convention and Exhibition, a landmark event aimed at accelerating […]
Romuald Wadagni, Benin’s Minister of Economy and Finance, concluded his maiden diplomatic tour of West Africa with a pivotal visit to Côte d’Ivoire. The week-long journey spanned five nations—Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, Togo, and Côte […]
The northern Malian city of Kidal remains a crucial focal point in an ongoing struggle for power and influence among various Tuareg factions. This volatile region is currently defined by the intense rivalry between two […]
The government of Burkina Faso has officially updated the criteria for recognizing a locality as a town or city, following a Council of Ministers meeting presided over by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Head of State, on […]
The partnership between Niger and Türkiye reached a new milestone this week during an official visit to Ankara by Nigerien President General Abdourahamane Tiani. This marks his first state visit outside Africa since assuming office, […]
Me Moussa Sarr Takes on Justice Ministry Amid Senegal’s Political Crossroads As Senegal navigates a critical phase marked by both institutional expectations and political friction, the appointment of Me Moussa Sarr as Minister of Justice […]