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The U.S. Embassy in Mali has issued a stern advisory for American citizens in Bamako, urging them to exercise extreme caution when traveling within the capital. The heightened security measures, particularly around the Modibo Keïta […]
tennis Coup dur pour Carlos Alcaraz : blessé au poignet, l’Espagnol déclare forfait pour Wimbledon après avoir déjà renoncé à Roland-Garros By Emmanuel Mbarga — Reporter
Arsenal claims historic English Premier League title after Manchester City draw Following three consecutive runner-up finishes, the Gunners secure their first top-flight English title in 22 years, ending Manchester City’s dominance. For over two decades, […]
The Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa is underway in Kigali, gathering top leaders from across the continent. On May 19, Faure Gnassingbé, President of Togo, outlined his vision for Africa’s nuclear future, emphasizing the […]
Lomé follows Cotonou’s lead in regional integration In a decisive move aligning with West Africa’s evolving trade dynamics, the Togolese government has declared the abolition of visa requirements for all African nationals holding valid passports. […]
In a dignified ceremony held on May 19, Amador Sanchez Rico, the freshly appointed European Union ambassador, formally submitted his credentials to President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. The significant event unfolded at the esteemed Palais […]
When Mali’s military leadership invited Russian mercenaries into the country in 2021, their primary focus shifted toward subduing Tuareg rebels in the northern regions. This strategic pivot, however, inadvertently created a vacuum that allowed jihadist […]
An in-depth look at how kidnapping has become a lucrative funding stream for Boko Haram across Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon. the kidnapping industry: Boko Haram’s financial lifeline In Nigeria—by far the hardest-hit country—kidnapping has […]
The kidnapping industry has evolved into a lucrative financial engine for Boko Haram, enabling the group to sustain its insurgency across Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon. Over the past year, more than 4,700 individuals were […]
French Euro MP slams brutal anti-LGBTQ+ campaign in Senegal Manon Aubry, a French Member of the European Parliament representing La France Insoumise, has issued a sharp condemnation of the escalating crackdown on LGBTQ+ individuals in […]
french officials and advocacy groups rally against Senegal’s anti-lgbtq+ law French advocacy groups and elected officials are intensifying their efforts to support LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal, following the country’s recent enactment of a stringent law. […]
Senegal’s road to AFCON 2027: group J challenges revealed The journey for Senegal, the reigning champions, towards the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 has officially begun with the announcement of their qualifying group. The Lions […]