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The jihadist group Jnim, affiliated with al-Qaïda, has escalated its blockade around Bamako, Mali’s capital, over the weekend. At least ten passenger buses were set ablaze along the critical Ségou-Bamako corridor, a vital supply route […]
The jihadist alliance Jnim has escalated its blockade of Mali, pushing the country’s economic strain to unprecedented levels. Over the weekend, militants torched at least ten passenger buses along the Ségou-Bamako corridor, a vital supply […]
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) holds a commanding six-point lead over RC Lens with just two matchdays remaining in the Ligue 1 season. While the Parisians appear poised to claim another championship title, nothing is mathematically […]
Joint Tchad-Central African Republic Forces Strengthen Border Security Measures Military authorities from Tchad and the Central African Republic are reinforcing their collaborative efforts to enhance security along their shared border. A strategic meeting, led by […]
Senegal’s Ndayane port: CMA CGM strengthens commitment to logistical vision During a high-level meeting in Nairobi, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal engaged with Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM, to discuss the […]
Côte d’Ivoire champions humane migration governance at UN forum The Côte d’Ivoire has taken center stage at the second session of the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) at the United Nations headquarters in New York, […]
In Nairobi, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye engaged in diplomatic discussions with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing pressing global challenges. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Africa […]
a staggering 710-truck fuel convoy and a 3 billion cfa deal that raises alarms In a move that contradicts the declared war against armed groups in the Sahel, a massive procession of 710 fuel tankers […]
Military forces are meant to serve and protect, to stand as guardians of a nation’s peace. Yet in Togo, this protective role is often overshadowed by a harsh and disturbing reality: soldiers breaking into homes, […]
Congo and Togo deepen diplomatic relations during Faure Gnassingbé’s visit to Oyo In a landmark meeting held over the weekend in Oyo, Republic of the Congo, President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso welcomed his Togolese counterpart, President Faure […]
As the Primary School Certificate (CEP) exams in Benin approach, the government has taken a decisive step to ensure the well-being of young candidates. In an official directive, Salimane Karimou, Minister of Pre-School and Primary […]
The Dakar Urban Security unit has exposed a sophisticated operation producing counterfeit visa approval letters, highlighting the growing complexity of irregular migration networks passing through Senegal. A key suspect, linked to what investigators call a […]