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French Intelligence Officer Convicted in Malian Court A French diplomat working in Mali’s intelligence services has been sentenced to two decades behind bars after a court in Bamako found him guilty of undermining the country’s […]
On June 4, 2026, Niger’s Head of State, General Abdourahamane Tiani, embarked on an official state and friendship visit to Türkiye, where he was received by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Ankara Presidential Complex. […]
During a high-level visit to Ankara, where multiple cooperation agreements were signed, Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, received a warm welcome that underscored the growing political alignment between Türkiye and Niamey. The meeting at […]
Media expansion Medi1 TV secures official broadcasting authorization in Mali Building on its established presence in Mali through Radio Méditerranée Internationale (Medi 1), which has broadcast in Bamako on FM for years, Medi1 TV now […]
Mali security officer handed two-decade sentence after prolonged detention A high-ranking officer from Mali’s Directorate of State Security (DGSE) has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, concluding a case that has drawn international attention […]
The heart of Burkina Faso’s Centre-Nord region has once again been shaken by a brazen assault. On the morning of June 5, 2026, a military outpost in Sabcé, located in the Bam Province, came under […]
Gaya, June 5, 2026 — The urban commune of Gaya has initiated restoration efforts on 500 hectares of severely degraded pastoral land, backed by funding from the Integrated Urban Development and Multisectoral Resilience Project (PIDUREM). […]
Mali unveils bounty program to dismantle Sahel terror networks In an intensified effort to cripple terrorist operations across the Sahel, authorities in Mali have launched a high-stakes bounty initiative targeting seven notorious extremist commanders. The […]
From 15 to 19 June 2026, Lomé will become the center of African aviation’s future as the host of the African Air Transport Convention and Exhibition. This landmark event, organized by the African Civil Aviation […]
The Malian government has unveiled a sweeping financial incentive, offering between 500 million and 2 billion FCFA for credible information leading to the capture or elimination of seven high-profile suspects accused of terrorism-related activities. This […]
Côte d’Ivoire targets carbon-neutral economy by 2035 Abidjan — On World Environment Day, Côte d’Ivoire reaffirmed its commitment to building a resilient, low-carbon economy that prioritizes environmental protection. This year’s global theme, “Air: Action for […]
Politics Senegal’s Sonko set to attend major Francophonie assembly in Yaoundé Newly elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly confirmed for July 2026 event in Cameroon July 5, 20263 min read Diplomatic debut for Senegal’s new […]