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Afrique Benin government thwarts coup attempt, regional support mobilized Gunshots were reported in the economic capital, and military personnel had blocked access to the presidential palace. Article Pourquoi faire confiance au Devoir ? Benin’s government announced […]
The Nigerien Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel Major Garba Hakimi, declared on November 29 in Dakhla, Morocco, that Niger is fully committed to achieving health sovereignty. This statement came during an interview with […]
Farmers in the Guéra region of Chad are reaping the rewards of champs écoles paysans (CEP), innovative agricultural training programs designed to enhance food security through sustainable soil management and crop diversification. These farmer field […]
Première récolte de la Ferme Agro-pastorale de l’Université de Diffa: une initiative « Cultivons notre autonomie » et financée par le Projet PROLAC. 2 mai 2026 By Marguerite Ndongo — Political and Security Analyst
Alleged atrocities in Ségou: army and dozos implicated in deadly raids Nairobi – Mali’s armed forces, alongside allied militias, stand accused of killing at least 31 civilians and burning homes during coordinated attacks in two […]
Deadly raids leave at least 31 civilians dead in Ségou region Click to expand Image NAIROBI — Military forces and allied militias in Mali have been implicated in a series of brutal attacks that left […]
Click to expand Image In the heart of Mali’s conflict-ridden Ségou region, Malian army troops alongside allied militias have been accused of carrying out a series of brutal attacks against civilians, leaving at least 31 […]
Click to expand Image At least 31 civilians were killed and dozens of homes set ablaze in two separate villages in Mali’s central region during coordinated operations involving the national army and allied militias, according […]
An acute fuel scarcity, triggered by a jihadist blockade on key strategic roads, is intensifying the humanitarian crisis across Mali. This dire situation severely disrupts the daily lives of residents and paralyses United Nations operations […]
News. The administration led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré has announced the discovery of an extensive network of corrupt officials within the Ouagadougou Court of Appeal. These judicial officers, apprehended in October, stand accused of facilitating […]
Burkina Faso’s junta pushes for trials in customs and judicial corruption case Allegations of deep-seated corruption are now being highlighted by Korag, an oversight body established last year in Burkina Faso. This institution is tasked […]
A critical lack of fuel, triggered by extremist blockades on essential transport routes, is currently devastating humanitarian efforts in Mali. This energy vacuum is not only disrupting the daily existence of local citizens but is […]