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Transport routes linking Sénégal, Maroc, and Guinée to Mali are facing mounting disruptions, forcing regional transporters to reconsider their operations. From Senegalese hauliers calling for route suspensions to Moroccan operators tightening safety protocols, the challenges […]
A landscape of breathtaking grandeur yet profound peril, the northern desert region of Niger has once again borne witness to profound human tragedy, largely unseen by the international community. While media attention frequently centers on […]
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 […]
A Malian court has delivered a harsh sentence against a French intelligence officer working under diplomatic cover in Bamako. The officer, identified as Yann V., was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Friday for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
Geneva-based commodity trader Gunvor is facing fresh criminal scrutiny in Switzerland over a nearly $1 billion oil contract with Gabon. The investigation, led by the Swiss Attorney General’s Office, is examining the award conditions and […]
As diplomatic efforts to resolve the decades-long dispute over the Western Sahara stall, Morocco is forging ahead with its ambitious regionalization plan, aiming to reshape governance across its southern provinces. In a bold move signaling […]